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Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signs Right to Contraception Act
8+ hour, 37+ min ago (100+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) " It is now a legal right in Virginia to access birth control after Governor Abigail Spanberger signed the Right to Contraception Act into law on Wednesday. The law bars state and local governments from passing or enforcing…...
Virginia secures Elliott's future after milestone year
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (218+ words) Virginia athletic director Carla Williams announced Wednesday that football coach Tony Elliott has agreed to a contract extension through the 2030 season. Elliott guided the Cavaliers to a historic 2025 campaign, finishing with a program-record 11 victories. The season included a 13-7 win over…...
Virginia Beach approves preservation of land near Pleasure House Point
6+ hour, 15+ min ago (552+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " City Council unanimously approved the acquisition of less than an acre of land near Pleasure House Point Natural Area and Crab Creek, preventing the development of up to 10 duplexes or five single-family homes. The city was awarded two…...
Virginia governor ends renewal of plates honoring Confederate figures
7+ hour, 19+ min ago (266+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill that will cease renewals of license plates honoring Robert E. Lee and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Delegate Dan Helmer, who represents part of Fairfax County, sponsored the bill. House Bill…...
Right to contraception signed into Virginia law
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (263+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger has officially signed a law that guarantees patient access to birth control, IUDs, emergency contraceptives, and more. House Bill 6, patroned by Newport News Del. Marcia Price (and its Senate counterpart, Senate Bill 596, patroned by…...
Where to vote early in Virginia's special election
17+ hour, 19+ min ago (351+ words) VIRGINIA (DC News Now) " With early voting underway across the Commonwealth, there are several places across the state where voters can cast their ballot as Election Day nears. On Tuesday, April 21, Virginia is set to hold a referendum, allowing voters…...
Virginia reaches agreement with coach Tony Elliott on a contract extension through the 2030 season
23+ hour, 13+ min ago (142+ words) The extension was announced Wednesday by athletic director Carla Williams. The Cavaliers finished 11-3 overall and 7-1 in the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2025 and No. 16 in the final AP Top 25 poll. It was Virginia's highest ranking in the last poll of the…...
New Virginia economic laws: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation addressing cost of living, health care
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (123+ words) RICHMOND, Va. " Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed another batch of legislation into Virginia law, the most recent bills addressing cost of living and health care, according to a news release from her office. A news release from the governor's office…...
Virginia football head coach Tony Elliott receives contract extension
16+ hour, 18+ min ago (113+ words) The Virginia Cavaliers believed that Tony Elliott could lead their football program out of the doldrums when they hired him in 2022, and the school has rewarded him for doing just that. Elliott led the team to an 11-3 record in 2025, after…...
Jackalope Festival returning to Virginia Beach May
10+ hour, 10+ min ago (174+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. " Jackalope Festival is returning to the Virginia Beach Oceanfront May 29-31, bringing skateboarding, BMX, Moto X, BASE jumping and live music to the city's Memorial Day weekend crowd." The festival will feature street and vert skateboarding competitions with…...