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Politics Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam listens as he prepares to speak to a group of volunteers to distribute supplies at health equity community event Tuesday May 12, 2020, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Politics ‘Words Have Consequences’: Northam, Other Officials Blame Trump for Kidnapping Plot

RICHMOND-Words have consequences. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam and other officials emphasized that multiple times Tuesday.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton October 14, 2020 12:28 am EDT
Politics Heavily redacted documents from Virginia's Office of the State Inspector General, addressed to Brian Moran, Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam's secretary of public safety and homeland security, and provided to The Associated Press in response to an open records request are displayed, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020, in Richmond, Va. The OSIG has found new problems with victim and prosecutor notification in cases handled by the state parole board, according to other documents provided Tuesday to lawmakers. (AP Photo/Sarah Rankin)
Politics Watchdog Redacts More Records Related to Parole Board Probe

RICHMOND — Virginia’s government watchdog agency found new problems with victim and prosecutor notification.

Associated Press Associated Press October 7, 2020 3:20 am EDT
Elections Politicians Can't Hold Raffles in Virginia
Elections Attorney General Says Some Political Fundraisers Are Illegal

RICHMOND-Political campaigns can’t raise money through raffles.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton October 6, 2020 3:40 pm EDT
Elections Sen. Mark Warner, left, D-Va., and his Republican challenger, Daniel Gade, right, go head to head over issues of racial inequalities during the U.S. Senatorial debate at Norfolk State University, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Norfolk, Va. (Stephen M. Katz/The Virginian-Pilot via AP)
Elections Warner, Gade Tackle Questions on Race, Equity in Debate

Democratic U.S. Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia and his Republican opponent, Daniel Gade, clashed over multiple topics Saturday.

Associated Press Associated Press October 3, 2020 9:26 pm EDT
Politics Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam gestures duding a news conference at the Capitol in Richmond, Va.(AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Politics Governor Northam, First Lady Test Positive for COVID-19

RICHMOND-Virginia Governor Ralph Northam and his wife Pamela are both in isolation this morning, after testing positive for COVID-19.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton September 25, 2020 11:04 am EDT

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Elections Pence Tells VMI Cadets That Trump Respects, Defends The Military

LEXINGTON-Responding to recent allegations, Vice President Mike Pence defended the Trump administration’s military record Thursday.

Dogwood Staff September 10, 2020 10:26 pm EDT
Law and Policy The Richmond City Council approved a gun ban on Sept. 8.
Law and Policy No More Guns: Richmond Council Approves Ban for Local Events

RICHMOND-Anyone going to a protest, concert or any other event in Richmond have to leave their guns at home now.

Brian Carlton Brian Carlton September 9, 2020 3:22 am EDT