Bill banning handheld cellphone use while driving clears House, Senate
A bill that prohibits holding a phone while driving a motor vehicle onVirginia roadways and implements a penalty for the...
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Opinions
Animal advocacy seminars to be held
Alley Cat Allies will be hosting informational seminars in Chatham Feb. 27 and Feb. 29. Alley Cat Allies works in...
Read moreVirginia’s first pediatric flu death of the season reported
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) reports the state’s first influenza-associated pediatric death for the 2019-20 flu season. A teenager...
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Application period for heating assistance runs through mid-March
Virginians still have time to apply for crisis heating assistance. Applications for Crisis Assistance from the Virginia Department of Social...
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Area Flu Watch
Even as the influenza virus makes its way through Southwest Virginia, school officials in Henry and Patrick counties are pushing...
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Health department issues precautions, monitoring developments of new virus
The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and local health officials statewide are monitoring developments surrounding the respiratory outbreak first detected...
Read moreHerring joins coalition seeking review of ACA decision
Attorney General Mark R. Herring recently joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a petition to the U.S....
Read moreEconomic development initiative to meet
he Southern Virginia GO Region 3 Council will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at 1 p.m. in the large first...
Read moreFederal law intends to hamper robocalls
A new measure recently signed in to law by Pres. Donald Trump aims to crack down on illegal robocall scams...
Read moreExecutive actions to expand opportunities for Virginians with disabilities
A new executive order recently issued by Gov. Ralph Northam is being hailed as the most comprehensive executive actions...
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