Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 07:27 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 15, 2021 / 11:14 AM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY/WRIC) — Gov. Ralph Northam talked vaccine distribution, plans for K-12 schools and more during a press conference Thursday, but balked at issuing any new coronavirus restrictions as metrics continue to break records in the commonwealth.The briefing came as Virginia is , including a record 47 deaths reported per day on average. However the commonwealth’s vaccination rollout is improving somewhat after a slow start.Here are a few of the highlights:Virginia is moving people 65 and up and those with...…Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 07:27 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 15, 2021 / 11:14 AM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY/WRIC) — Gov. Ralph Northam talked vaccine distribution, plans for K-12 schools and more during a press conference Thursday, but balked at issuing any new coronavirus restrictions as metrics continue to break records in the commonwealth.The briefing came as Virginia is , including a record 47 deaths reported per day on average. However the commonwealth’s vaccination rollout is improving somewhat after a slow start.Here are a few of the highlights:Virginia is moving people 65 and up and those with...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ceremonially signed “Breonna’s Law” on Monday. This will make Virginia the third state to ban no-knock search warrants in response to Breonna Taylor’s death.Virginia will be the third state in the country to ban this practice—and the first state to do so since the tragic death of Breonna Taylor, 26, who was killed in March during the execution of a no-knock search warrant in her Louisville, Kentucky home.It prohibits police from going into a home without first announcing themselves.Two other states, Oregon and Florida, already had similar...…RICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam ceremonially signed “Breonna’s Law” on Monday. This will make Virginia the third state to ban no-knock search warrants in response to Breonna Taylor’s death.Virginia will be the third state in the country to ban this practice—and the first state to do so since the tragic death of Breonna Taylor, 26, who was killed in March during the execution of a no-knock search warrant in her Louisville, Kentucky home.It prohibits police from going into a home without first announcing themselves.Two other states, Oregon and Florida, already had similar...WW…

Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 07:34 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 18, 2020 / 08:30 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Gov. Ralph Northam didn’t announce extra coronavirus restrictions for Virginia in a press conference on Wednesday, saying controlling the virus is in the hands of Virginians.However, he did reemphasize new restrictions that started on Sunday.He says he hopes those restrictions will be enough at the moment to help curb the spread of the virus, but stressed that all options are on the table as he and his team continue to watch the data.The most recent restrictions include:Instead, Northam again asked...…Posted: Nov 18, 2020 / 07:34 AM ESTUpdated: Nov 18, 2020 / 08:30 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WAVY) — Gov. Ralph Northam didn’t announce extra coronavirus restrictions for Virginia in a press conference on Wednesday, saying controlling the virus is in the hands of Virginians.However, he did reemphasize new restrictions that started on Sunday.He says he hopes those restrictions will be enough at the moment to help curb the spread of the virus, but stressed that all options are on the table as he and his team continue to watch the data.The most recent restrictions include:Instead, Northam again asked...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney sent a letter on Tuesday to Gov. Ralph Northam, House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn and Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw, asking them to legalize marijuana during the General Assembly’s special session on Aug. 18.The mayor said this would help increase equity and inclusion in the commonwealth.“Not only do marijuana arrests comprise a majority of the total arrests in Virginia, but out of those arrests a disproportionate number are of Black people,” Stoney said in the letter. “Let’s not forget the negative impact an arrest and conviction...…RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney sent a letter on Tuesday to Gov. Ralph Northam, House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn and Senate Majority Leader Richard Saslaw, asking them to legalize marijuana during the General Assembly’s special session on Aug. 18.The mayor said this would help increase equity and inclusion in the commonwealth.“Not only do marijuana arrests comprise a majority of the total arrests in Virginia, but out of those arrests a disproportionate number are of Black people,” Stoney said in the letter. “Let’s not forget the negative impact an arrest and conviction...WW…

Posted: Mar 31, 2021 / 08:19 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 1, 2021 / 02:14 PM EDTRICHMOND, VA. (WRIC) — Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday night that he has signed another 14 bills into law.Northam had until midnight tonight to act on legislation passed during the 2020 General Assembly special session. “These new laws will increase support for Virginia families and businesses, ensure our children and teachers can safely return to classrooms, advance equity, and tackle systemic racism,” Northam said in a prepared statement. “I am extremely proud of the meaningful progress we have made to...…Posted: Mar 31, 2021 / 08:19 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 1, 2021 / 02:14 PM EDTRICHMOND, VA. (WRIC) — Gov. Ralph Northam announced on Wednesday night that he has signed another 14 bills into law.Northam had until midnight tonight to act on legislation passed during the 2020 General Assembly special session. “These new laws will increase support for Virginia families and businesses, ensure our children and teachers can safely return to classrooms, advance equity, and tackle systemic racism,” Northam said in a prepared statement. “I am extremely proud of the meaningful progress we have made to...WW…

Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 12:51 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2021 / 04:32 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In an analysis of 38 major metropolitan areas across the U.S. said Richmond attracted the third-largest amount of new residents during the pandemic.Here are the top 10 cities who attracted the most resident since last April:Salt Lake City, Ut.Jacksonville, Fl.Richmond, Va.Sacramento, Ca.Cleveland, Oh. Tampa Bay Fl.Milwaukee, Wi.Kansas City, Mo.Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Fl.Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, Nc.LinkedIn said these cities all were reasonably affordable and had spacious geography. They added...…Posted: Mar 18, 2021 / 12:51 PM EDTUpdated: Mar 18, 2021 / 04:32 PM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — In an analysis of 38 major metropolitan areas across the U.S. said Richmond attracted the third-largest amount of new residents during the pandemic.Here are the top 10 cities who attracted the most resident since last April:Salt Lake City, Ut.Jacksonville, Fl.Richmond, Va.Sacramento, Ca.Cleveland, Oh. Tampa Bay Fl.Milwaukee, Wi.Kansas City, Mo.Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Fl.Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill, Nc.LinkedIn said these cities all were reasonably affordable and had spacious geography. They added...WW…

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Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 07:47 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 14, 2021 / 03:45 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Three Republican Virginia delegates have been stripped of their committee assignments after last week that asked Vice President Mike Pence to nullify the state’s certified election results.8News in Richmond learned Tuesday that Del. Mark Cole (R-Fauquier) has been removed from the Privileged and Elections committee, Del. Dave LaRock (R-Loudoun) was removed from the Transportation committee and Del. Ronnie Campbell (R-Lexington) was removed from the Courts of Justice committee.On Jan. 5, Del. LaRock...…Posted: Jan 14, 2021 / 07:47 AM ESTUpdated: Jan 14, 2021 / 03:45 PM ESTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Three Republican Virginia delegates have been stripped of their committee assignments after last week that asked Vice President Mike Pence to nullify the state’s certified election results.8News in Richmond learned Tuesday that Del. Mark Cole (R-Fauquier) has been removed from the Privileged and Elections committee, Del. Dave LaRock (R-Loudoun) was removed from the Transportation committee and Del. Ronnie Campbell (R-Lexington) was removed from the Courts of Justice committee.On Jan. 5, Del. LaRock...WW…

Posted: Jan 11, 2021 / 04:36 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 11, 2021 / 10:22 PM ESTWASHINGTON D.C. (WRIC) — Monday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, released a joint statement asking people not to travel to Washington D.C. for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.This announcement comes after Chief executives from the three localities held a joint call planning for the inauguration today. After the on Jan. 6, leaders said they discussed the need for enhanced planning and preparation.“Due to the unique circumstances surrounding the 59th Presidential...…Posted: Jan 11, 2021 / 04:36 PM ESTUpdated: Jan 11, 2021 / 10:22 PM ESTWASHINGTON D.C. (WRIC) — Monday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam, Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser, released a joint statement asking people not to travel to Washington D.C. for the 59th Presidential Inauguration.This announcement comes after Chief executives from the three localities held a joint call planning for the inauguration today. After the on Jan. 6, leaders said they discussed the need for enhanced planning and preparation.“Due to the unique circumstances surrounding the 59th Presidential...WW…

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Animal Care and Control center announced Saturday they are one step closer to bringing Team Tommie license plates to Virginia DMVs.The group posted a sample of the new license plate on , and said they may be available before the end of the yearTommie is the pit bull that was tied to a pole and intentionally set on fire in a Richmond park last February. RACC cared for the dog until he died .RACC raised thousands of dollars in his honor and the General Assembly even passed “” making animal cruelty a felony. Gov. Ralph Northam the new license plate back...…RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Richmond Animal Care and Control center announced Saturday they are one step closer to bringing Team Tommie license plates to Virginia DMVs.The group posted a sample of the new license plate on , and said they may be available before the end of the yearTommie is the pit bull that was tied to a pole and intentionally set on fire in a Richmond park last February. RACC cared for the dog until he died .RACC raised thousands of dollars in his honor and the General Assembly even passed “” making animal cruelty a felony. Gov. Ralph Northam the new license plate back...WW…