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Published on Feb 10, 2025

Central Virginia school closures for Tuesday, Feb. 11

The National Weather Service is anticipating between 1 and 3 inches of snow to begin accumulating before 4 p.m. Tuesday around Central Virginia. An additional inch of snow and sleet could fall after 10 p.m. As a result, some schools have canceled classes — …

Source: VPM - Virginia - Public Broadcaster
Published on Feb 10, 2025

Virginia State Police urge safety with impending winter storm

As the Virginia State Police prepares for snow and icy precipitation in much of the Commonwealth, Virginians are encouraged to get ready and plan ahead, too. Forecasts are currently calling for accumulating snow, as well as some ice, over much of Virginia …

Source: Smith Mountain Eagle - Virginia - Center-right
Published on Feb 10, 2025

Virginia High School League will now ban trans athletes from competing in girls' sports

The Virginia High School League is reversing its transgender athlete policy following an executive order from President Donald Trump. CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — The Virginia High School League is reversing its transgender athlete policy following an executive …

Source: WVEC - Virginia - Label Pending
Published on Feb 10, 2025

Serioplast Chooses Virginia For Next North American Location

Italian manufacturer Serioplast will invest $25.7 million to open a new plastic packaging operation in Shenandoah County, Virginia.  The company provides packaging for companies that include Procter& Gamble, Unilever, and Reckitt Benckiser. Set to …

Source: Business Facilities - Neutral
Published on Feb 10, 2025

Saluting service: Virginia Air National Guard recognizes excellence at annual awards ceremony

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES 02.01.2025 JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. -- The 192nd Wing, Virginia Air National Guard, held its annual awards ceremony to celebrate the dedication and achievements of its members across various …

Source: DVIDS - Georgia - Gov't Institution
Published on Feb 10, 2025

License plate reader bill faces more scrutiny in Virginia Senate

As lawmakers seek to regulate use of automated license plate readers in Virginia, debates continue about how best to do so. Legislation faced a brief defeat in a Senate committee on Monday before being revived for further deliberation. License plate …

Source: Virginia Mercury - Center-left
Published on Feb 10, 2025

Former Virginia Beach police officer sentenced to 11 years for sex crimes involving children

Source: The Virginian-Pilot - Neutral
Published on Feb 10, 2025

In Virginia, Democratic Lawmakers Clash With Youngkin Over RGGI Membership, Flood Relief

Budget plans emerging from Virginia’s state House and Senate, both controlled by Democrats, would appropriate $25 million for ongoing Hurricane Helene relief efforts in southwest Virginia. But the source of those funds differs in the House and Senate plans …

Source: Inside Climate News - Neutral
Published on Feb 10, 2025

Flu numbers begin to tick up in West Virginia

MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — Seasonal flu activity is on the rise, and statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show type “A” and “B” influenza strains are the most reported by health professionals. On WAJR’s “Talk of the Town,” Dr. Matthew Lokant from …

Source: WAJR - West Virginia - Neutral
Published on Feb 10, 2025

National Weather Service issues Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of East Tennessee, Southwest Virginia, and ...

Published 12:09 pm Monday, February 10, 2025 MORRISTOWN — The National Weather Service in Morristown has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of southwest North Carolina, east Tennessee, and southwest Virginia due to a series of weather events …

Source: Elizabethton Star - Tennessee - Label Pending