Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin unveiled his COVID action plan Thursday in Roanoke. Youngkin visited Carilion Clinic and a new Virginia Department of Health testing site at Valley View Mall. And he said Virginia is redoubling efforts to prevent the spread of COVID, and treat those who contract the virus.
The 31 charges against Haynes cover repeated incidents of sexual activity, or solicitation for sexual activity, with four high school students between 2010 and 2020.
3,868 people across Virginia were hospitalized as of Thursday with confirmed or test-pending cases of COVID-19, down from the 3,942 reported Wednesday.
“Today’s announcements are designed to give Virginians the tools and resources needed to make the best decisions for their families, strengthen our hospital systems, and ensure a strong recovery."
Two bills have been presented to the General Assembly that say people in the city of Martinsville would have to vote before the city can revert to town status.
The divide over mask mandates in Virginia grew wider this week, following Governor Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt out of mask requirements in schools.
You’ve probably heard the saying “Hope is not a strategy,” but leaders of the Harvest Foundation might disagree. Wednesday morning, they released a new strategic plan they say is centered on building hope in the community.
11,921,844 PCR tests have been conducted in Virginia as of Wednesday, with a 32% positivity rate from tests over the last week, down from the 32.7% reported Tuesday.
Emergency crews tried to save the child’s life on scene before taking the her to Lynchburg General Hospital where she was pronounced dead later, according to police.
Montgomery County Sheriff Hank Partin has been appointed to the Virginia Parole Board by Governor Glenn Youngkin. In a phone interview Tuesday afternoon, Partin said he expects to fill a part-time position on the parole board and continue to serve the citizens of Montgomery County as Sheriff.
The city manager said employees from various departments have been working 12 hour shifts since Friday, pretreating and then clearing 1100 lane miles in the city. And he said the city exceeded its goal of clearing 90% of major streets within 24 hours of the snow ending.
