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A non-profit group from Washington state sent hundreds of thousands of Virginians incorrect information. Hundreds of thousands of applications for mail-in ballots that a voter-advocacy group sent to voters in Virginia had the wrong return addresses, adding another...
The storm brought tornadoes and thunderstorms to the state, and left tens of thousands without power.
Gov. Ralph Northam announced that he is issuing an emergency executive order to tighten COVID-19 restrictions in Hampton Roads due to the drastic increase in reported cases in the region. In a press conference on Tuesday, Gov. Ralph Northam said the area's...
These 11 companies collected between $5 million and $10 million from the federal government. Virginia businesses and nonprofit organizations received between $9.5 billion and $18.2 billion through the Payroll Protection Program, according to new data released...
Virginia schools will be back in sessions this fall, but not before many task forces in cities and towns throughout the state figure out exactly how to do that safely. Gov. Ralph Northam and his administration issued guidance in June for reopening K-12 schools...
In the wake of nationwide protests fighting for justice for George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed by police, the push to remove Confederate monuments has been reignited. With over 200 Confederate monuments, Virginia has the most memorials of any state in the...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But First... Over the past week, Americans outraged by the police killing of George Floyd have taken to the streets to protest in over 300 cities nationwide. This...
Last week, George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer who stuck his knee in Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Americans have been protesting nationwide after Floyd’s death, opposing continued racial...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But First… Over 200 people were reportedly arrested by the Richmond Police Department last night, the majority for curfew violations. The city of Richmond’s curfew...
UPDATE (6/23): Today marks Virginia’s primary for several congressional seats, including a now competitive race in Virginia’s 5th District. See all of the candidates and if your congressional district has a primary here. (Don't know what U.S. House district you live...
Virginia’s unemployment insurance claims have dropped to the lowest they’ve been since March, the Virginia Employment Commission reported last week. And with some Virginia businesses getting ready to reopen as the state approaches May 15, those numbers could drop...
In the same week that hundreds of protesters gathered in Richmond to oppose stay-at-home orders, local health experts in Virginia said social distancing measures are working and warned against reopening the economy too quickly. Doctors and health professionals...
Coronavirus cases reached nearly 11,000 on Thursday, increasing by 7% since Wednesday. According to the Virginia Department of Health, 1,753 people have been hospitalized and 372 people have died due to the virus. So far 64,518 people have been tested. ...
Fairfax County accounts for 20% of the new cases reported Tuesday Virginia’s coronavirus cases increased 7% Tuesday, with 640 new reports of the illness for a total of 9,630 cases, according to data by the Virginia Department of Health. Fairfax County accounts for...
Gov. Ralph Northam made numerous Democratic priorities official this weekend, after signing dozens of bills into law. Democrats won the General Assembly for the first time in a decade last fall, and with a Democratic governor in office, the "trifecta" of power...
The Virginia Department of Corrections announced late Tuesday that three offenders had tested positive for COVID-19, marking the first confirmed cases among inmates in a state correctional facility. The inmates are incarcerated at the Virginia Correctional Center for...
President Donald Trump traveled to Norfolk today, violating federal guidance limiting nonessential travel for seniors like himself. The president acknowledged that making the 140-mile trip to Naval Station Norfolk wasn’t necessary, but said he did it to recognize the...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Amid the concern about the coronavirus pandemic, a Virginia man wants to spread holiday cheer by decorating his home in...
Gov. Ralph Northam ordered all K-12 schools to close for the reast of the academic year. UPDATE-- Gov. Ralph Northam has extended school closures through the rest of the academic year. Public pools in areas like Prince William County are scheduled to open later than...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... The General Assembly wrapped up almost all of its work over the weekend, in a session that required a last minute extension...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... I'm dreaming of a white… February. The Richmond Times-Dispatch has some great photos of Virginians out and about enjoying the...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... If humans ever get to Mars, we may have Virginia to thank. According to NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine, the first mission...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Just like the rest of the country, Virginia can sometimes seem more divided than ever. A new program aims to address that with...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... We hope you're in the mood to read about bills and legislation today! There have been a lot of updates on a number of pieces...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Mondays, am I right? Well, here's an uplifting story about therapy dogs at the Hampton VA Medical Cente to get you through the...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Keep an eye on West Virginia, they're trying to steal our counties! Fortunately, it appears Frederick County has no interest...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... If you need an uplifting story to get you through Monday, check out this story about an injured bald eagle in Fairfax County...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Construction workers at St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception church in Norfolk discovered three crypts on the property that...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Happy Friday! Here's some nice news to end out the work week: Mount Ararat Baptist Church has donated $18,000 to pay off...
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... If you love tacky Christmas decorations with plastic Santa statues and flashing lights, the Richmond Times-Dispatch has...
