Virginia Man Found Guilty of Sending Money to ISIS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 13, 2024, a jury convicted a Virginia man for charges related to aiding the terrorist group, ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham). According…
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Fake Call to Police Leads to Real Arrest
STAFFORD, Va. – A 44-year-old man who reported a fake incident outside of a jail was rewarded with his own stay at the jail. According to a media release from the Stafford…
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Virginia
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Washington DC has issued a Winter Storm Watch for portions of central, southern and western Maryland, central, northern and northwest Virginia and the Eastern Panhandle of…
New Virginia Laws That Take Effect in 2025
Several new pieces of legislation went into effect on January 1 in the state of Virginia. The following is a brief overview of the new laws: Car insurance policy minimums will…
Ahead of Winter Storm, Virginia Attorney General Warns of Price Gouging Laws
RICHMOND, Va. – With a major winter storm looming, Attorney General Jason Miyares is reminding retailers about laws against charging exorbitant prices for necessities during an emergency. Virginia’s Anti-Price Gouging…
Uber Passenger Arrested for Leaving Stolen Firearm in Ride
STAFFORD, Va. – A Stafford man was transported to jail after leaving illegal items in an Uber vehicle. According to a media release from the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO), the incident occurred…
Administration Drops Push for Protection of Transgender Student Athletes
RICHMOND, Va. – Less than a month before a new administration takes office, President Joe Biden abandoned efforts to provide protections for transgender student athletes. In a December, 2024 media release, Virginia Attorney…
Trial Date Delayed in 2023 Page County Arson and Murder Case
LURAY, Va. — Following several delays and a mid-December status hearing, a trial date has yet to be set for a Page County man accused of murder and arson. In late…
Wounded Bear Falls Out of Tree, Kills Hunter
LUNENBERG COUNTY, Va. – A member of a hunting party lost his life after a bear he was pursuing fell on him. According to an emailed media release from the Virginia…
Dukes of Hazzard Star Visiting Shenandoah Valley This Weekend
LURAY, Va. – Country music star and 80s heartthrob Tom Wopat will be performing in concert at a popular Shenandoah Valley tourist attraction this weekend. According to an announcement from Cooter’s…