Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Friday that he had nominated former Republican Delegate Jackson Miller to lead the Department of Criminal Justice Services as the next director of the agency.… Read more
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Chesapeake Bay Cargo Ship Freed by High Tides
After nearly a month of being stuck in the Chesapeake Bay, the Ever Forward cargo ship has been freed. With the assistance of barges, tugs and dredging the cargo ship was able to be refloated over the weekend, according to Maryland Port Administration executive director William Doyle.… Read more
Loudoun County Votes to Retain Sheriff’s Office in leu of New Police Department
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted this week to shoot down plans to switch from an democratically elected Sheriff’s office to an appointed police chief model. The vote follows the release of a report commissioned by the Board that found that the transition to a police department would be costly and take nearly 10 years.… Read more
$800,000 house with squatter in Fairfax County goes under contract in two days
An $800,000 house in Fairfax County went under contract in two days, despite coming with something unusual: a squatter in the basement. … Read more
Pence Speaks on UVA Campus Despite Opposition from Student Newspaper
Former Vice President Mike Pence was in Charlottesville on Tuesday speaking on the campus of University of Virginia at an event hosted by the Young America’s Foundation. Leading up to the speech, Pence’s visitation to the campus became the topic of a heated debate, as the student paper and faculty spared over the role of free speech on campus.… Read more
Gov. Hogan Signs Measure to Support Pro Sports Stadiums
The Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is staying busy after the state legislature adjourned last week. On Tuesday, Hogan signed a measure that would support pro sports stadiums across the state.… Read more
Lawyer: Depp Trial Likely to Become Mudslinging Soap Opera
A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mudslinging soap opera, Heard’s lawyers warned a Virginia jury Tuesday.… Read more
Lt. Governor Sears to Democrats “Start Listening to Parents”
Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears joined “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday to discuss a parental choice in their child’s education – a topic that continues to become more pervasive nationwide. Sears did not mince words when taking aim at democrats for restricting parent’s ability to choose the right educational opportunities for their children.… Read more
Youngkin Pushes for Early School Board Elections in Loudoun County
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin amended legislation that would force the Loudoun County School Board elections to take place a year earlier than previously scheduled. The amendment came as part of a busy day for the governor, as he signed into law more than 700 pieces of legislation and vetoed 25 and amended an additional 114 bills. In total the General Assembly sent 841 total bills to his desk.… Read more
Hogan on Latest Legislative Session “Our Best Session Yet”
Governor Hogan held a press conference on Monday to discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session that adjourned at the end of last week. The governor appeared optimistic and enthused by his administrations accomplishments in what will be the final legislative session of his tenure as Maryland governor.… Read more
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Category Archives: Local News
Youngkin Taps Former Legislator to Head Criminal Justice Service Agency
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Friday that he had nominated former Republican Delegate Jackson Miller to lead the Department of Criminal Justice Services as the next director of the agency.… Continue Reading
Chesapeake Bay Cargo Ship Freed by High Tides
After nearly a month of being stuck in the Chesapeake Bay, the Ever Forward cargo ship has been freed. With the assistance of barges, tugs and dredging the cargo ship was able to be refloated over the weekend, according to Maryland Port Administration executive director William Doyle.… Continue Reading
Loudoun County Votes to Retain Sheriff’s Office in leu of New Police Department
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted this week to shoot down plans to switch from an democratically elected Sheriff’s office to an appointed police chief model. The vote follows the release of a report commissioned by the Board that found that the transition to a police department would be costly and take nearly 10 years.… Continue Reading
$800,000 house with squatter in Fairfax County goes under contract in two days
An $800,000 house in Fairfax County went under contract in two days, despite coming with something unusual: a squatter in the basement. … Continue Reading
Pence Speaks on UVA Campus Despite Opposition from Student Newspaper
Former Vice President Mike Pence was in Charlottesville on Tuesday speaking on the campus of University of Virginia at an event hosted by the Young America’s Foundation. Leading up to the speech, Pence’s visitation to the campus became the topic of a heated debate, as the student paper and faculty spared over the role of free speech on campus.… Continue Reading
Gov. Hogan Signs Measure to Support Pro Sports Stadiums
The Office of Maryland Governor Larry Hogan is staying busy after the state legislature adjourned last week. On Tuesday, Hogan signed a measure that would support pro sports stadiums across the state.… Continue Reading
Lawyer: Depp Trial Likely to Become Mudslinging Soap Opera
A trial over libel allegations by Johnny Depp against his ex-wife, Amber Heard, will likely turn into a six-week, mudslinging soap opera, Heard’s lawyers warned a Virginia jury Tuesday.… Continue Reading
Lt. Governor Sears to Democrats “Start Listening to Parents”
Virginia Lt. Governor Winsome Sears joined “Fox & Friends” on Tuesday to discuss a parental choice in their child’s education – a topic that continues to become more pervasive nationwide. Sears did not mince words when taking aim at democrats for restricting parent’s ability to choose the right educational opportunities for their children.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Pushes for Early School Board Elections in Loudoun County
On Monday, Governor Glenn Youngkin amended legislation that would force the Loudoun County School Board elections to take place a year earlier than previously scheduled. The amendment came as part of a busy day for the governor, as he signed into law more than 700 pieces of legislation and vetoed 25 and amended an additional 114 bills. In total the General Assembly sent 841 total bills to his desk.… Continue Reading
Hogan on Latest Legislative Session “Our Best Session Yet”
Governor Hogan held a press conference on Monday to discuss the end of the 2022 legislative session that adjourned at the end of last week. The governor appeared optimistic and enthused by his administrations accomplishments in what will be the final legislative session of his tenure as Maryland governor.… Continue Reading