On Aug. 24 Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares issued a legal opinion supporting Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin's model policies for transgender students, asserting they align with nondiscrimination laws, but the directive has triggered a heated debate as demands mount for compulsory adherence by school districts. This advisory opinion comes as school boards grapple with implementing the policies, causing divisions across the state.
The National Weather Service at Wakefield issued a hazardous weather outlook for Newport News and the rest of Hampton Roads throughout the week including thunderstorms and heavy rainfall.
Virginia's hemp businesses are feeling the heat as regulators clamp down on noncompliance in product sales, resulting in fines being imposed on several establishments, according to The Washington Post. Recent inspections have unveiled violations of both this year's and a 2022 law, prompting action against at least seven businesses across the state.
Smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system will take place within the Olde Towne, Park View, West Park View, and Swimming Point areas in the City of Portsmouth from August through September.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Newport News city was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Newport News city was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Newport News city was found at one gas station in the week ending Aug. 5, according to GasBuddy.com.
Ranking Member Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (VA-03) released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that the economy added 187,000 jobs in July, as the unemployment rate ticked down from 3.6 percent to 3.5 percent.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Portsmouth city was found at one gas station in the week ending July 29, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Newport News city was found at one gas station in the week ending July 29, according to GasBuddy.com.