Absentee ballots will be permanent for blind voters RICHMOND — Virginia election officials have agreed to permanently provide an absentee ballot option for blind voters. The agreement comes after a federal lawsuit against the state for alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act and the Virginia Disabilities Act. The lawsuit was…
Va. man accused of assault on officers at Capitol attack Source link
Trust buys Civil War site where Black soldiers fought RICHMOND — A nonprofit which preserves U.S. battlegrounds announced Wednesday that it has paid $260,000 to purchase land in Virginia where Black soldiers fought in the Civil War and were honored for their efforts. American Battlefield Trust said the money will help preserve New Market Heights,…
Mountain Valley Pipeline drops plan for blanket permit ROANOKE — Mountain Valley Pipeline says it will abandon its plan to use a blanket permit to cross nearly 500 streams and wetlands. The Roanoke Times reported Tuesday that the pipeline project will instead apply for individual approvals for each open-cut crossing. That will make for a…
Man charged in shooting at Loudoun Walmart STERLING — Police say a man has been arrested on 11 felony charges following a shooting last weekend that left a sheriff’s deputy and two civilians hurt at a Walmart store. The Loudoun Sheriff’s Office said Steven E. Thodos of Sterling was facing multiple charges, including two counts…
Virginia now participating in unified COVID-19 tracing tool RALEIGH, N.C. — As coronavirus exposure notification technology slowly rolls out across the country, every resident in 17 states and the District of Columbia will now be able to send and receive alerts beyond their home state if they’ve tested positive for the coronavirus or come into…
Newport News officers indicted in man’s death Source link
W&M, Posse Foundation partner on scholarships Source link
