Posted: Apr 8, 2020 / 04:13 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 13, 2020 / 02:52 PM EDTHARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (WDVM) — Human remains and clothing were found near the Appalachian Trails in Harpers Ferry on Tuesday.West Virginia State Police in Charles Town said a tree trimming service first alerted authorities to a human skull in the area. The unidentified deceased person was wearing a blue “Montgomery Ward” dress shirt, red jacket with a stripe across the chest, elastic cuffs and waistband, white Puma shoes (high-tops, size 10) and a necklace with an image of “Saint Mary” and the following saying: “O Mary...…Posted: Apr 8, 2020 / 04:13 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 13, 2020 / 02:52 PM EDTHARPERS FERRY, W.Va. (WDVM) — Human remains and clothing were found near the Appalachian Trails in Harpers Ferry on Tuesday.West Virginia State Police in Charles Town said a tree trimming service first alerted authorities to a human skull in the area. The unidentified deceased person was wearing a blue “Montgomery Ward” dress shirt, red jacket with a stripe across the chest, elastic cuffs and waistband, white Puma shoes (high-tops, size 10) and a necklace with an image of “Saint Mary” and the following saying: “O Mary...WW…

Posted: Apr 14, 2020 / 08:38 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 14, 2020 / 09:10 PM EDTFREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Following neighboring Montgomery County’s lead, Frederick County, Maryland is requiring face coverings on people leaving their homes for essentials, and the employees at essential retail businesses.The county health order is effective Thursday, April 16. Frederick County is requiring businesses to either provide the coverings for their employees or make provisions for employees to obtain them.“Face coverings are one more way we can help to protect each other. When people wear a cloth...…Posted: Apr 14, 2020 / 08:38 PM EDTUpdated: Apr 14, 2020 / 09:10 PM EDTFREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (WDVM) — Following neighboring Montgomery County’s lead, Frederick County, Maryland is requiring face coverings on people leaving their homes for essentials, and the employees at essential retail businesses.The county health order is effective Thursday, April 16. Frederick County is requiring businesses to either provide the coverings for their employees or make provisions for employees to obtain them.“Face coverings are one more way we can help to protect each other. When people wear a cloth...WW…

Posted: Oct 4, 2020 / 03:27 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 5, 2020 / 12:52 AM EDTHAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — A longtime educator and member of the Washington County Board of Education is resigning following a series of social media posts that some found disturbing.Jacqueline Fischer shared a number of posts on her personal Facebook page that heavily criticized President Donald Trump and the current administration as a whole.This comes after community members voiced their concern as well as their displeasure on social media, both on the now-deleted posts on Fischer’s personal Facebook page and on the...…Posted: Oct 4, 2020 / 03:27 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 5, 2020 / 12:52 AM EDTHAGERSTOWN, Md. (WDVM) — A longtime educator and member of the Washington County Board of Education is resigning following a series of social media posts that some found disturbing.Jacqueline Fischer shared a number of posts on her personal Facebook page that heavily criticized President Donald Trump and the current administration as a whole.This comes after community members voiced their concern as well as their displeasure on social media, both on the now-deleted posts on Fischer’s personal Facebook page and on the...WW…

Posted: Sep 29, 2020 / 08:05 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2020 / 12:28 PM EDTBERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. (WDVM) — Questions are being raised about campaign expenses on record for West Virginia 2nd district Congressman Alex Mooney (R), seeking re-election this fall.Mooney has been re-elected from the district extending from West Virginia’s eastern panhandle southwest to the banks of the Ohio River. But his campaign finance report shows thousands of dollars in expenses to overseas air carriers, Turkish Airlines and Air Portugal. We reached out to the congressman and were told Mooney attended a...…Posted: Sep 29, 2020 / 08:05 PM EDTUpdated: Oct 6, 2020 / 12:28 PM EDTBERKELEY COUNTY, W.Va. (WDVM) — Questions are being raised about campaign expenses on record for West Virginia 2nd district Congressman Alex Mooney (R), seeking re-election this fall.Mooney has been re-elected from the district extending from West Virginia’s eastern panhandle southwest to the banks of the Ohio River. But his campaign finance report shows thousands of dollars in expenses to overseas air carriers, Turkish Airlines and Air Portugal. We reached out to the congressman and were told Mooney attended a...WW…

Posted: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Every state across the country is working to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of having enough vaccine supply for every adult by May 1. Virginia’s vaccine czar told 8News Monday the commonwealth is expected to beat that goal; having enough supply for adults one week early.State Vaccine Program Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said Virginia expect 500,000 vaccine doses this week, most of which will be first and second doses of Moderna and Pfizer. Around 127,000 of Virginia’s available doses are being...…Posted: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 23, 2021 / 11:40 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Every state across the country is working to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of having enough vaccine supply for every adult by May 1. Virginia’s vaccine czar told 8News Monday the commonwealth is expected to beat that goal; having enough supply for adults one week early.State Vaccine Program Coordinator Dr. Danny Avula said Virginia expect 500,000 vaccine doses this week, most of which will be first and second doses of Moderna and Pfizer. Around 127,000 of Virginia’s available doses are being...WW…

Posted: Mar 29, 2021 / 05:59 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 29, 2021 / 05:59 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in February.In a press release, Northam said the Commonwealth is 2.7 percentage points above the rate from one year ago. Also, Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continues to be below the national rate of 6.2%.“While our unemployment rate is moving in the right direction, the economic impacts of this pandemic continue to challenge workers and businesses in Virginia and across the country,” said Gov....…Posted: Mar 29, 2021 / 05:59 AM EDTUpdated: Mar 29, 2021 / 05:59 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia’s unemployment rate fell to 5.2% in February.In a press release, Northam said the Commonwealth is 2.7 percentage points above the rate from one year ago. Also, Virginia’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continues to be below the national rate of 6.2%.“While our unemployment rate is moving in the right direction, the economic impacts of this pandemic continue to challenge workers and businesses in Virginia and across the country,” said Gov....WW…

Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:11 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Fairfax County is considering adding more curbside metered parking near Metro stops, restaurants, and retail stores, in Tysons and Reston.The Fairfax Department of Transportation conducted a study on curbside parking in both areas and brought their findings to the board during yesterday’s meeting.The study found there is very limited on-street parking in both locations, yet there is high demand for parking spots from Metro users, store and restaurant patrons and more.Metered parking would bring...…Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:11 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Fairfax County is considering adding more curbside metered parking near Metro stops, restaurants, and retail stores, in Tysons and Reston.The Fairfax Department of Transportation conducted a study on curbside parking in both areas and brought their findings to the board during yesterday’s meeting.The study found there is very limited on-street parking in both locations, yet there is high demand for parking spots from Metro users, store and restaurant patrons and more.Metered parking would bring...WW…

Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:10 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Many counties in Northern Virginia have discussed putting a five-cent tax on plastic bags, following D.C. and Montgomery county, however, they need more state clarification before moving forward.Over the summer, Arlington county discussed the possibility of a plastic bag tax but has not moved forward with it yet.On Tuesday, following suit, Fairfax County’s Environmental Committee presented potential benefits of implementing the tax. In response, many board members voiced apprehension, saying...…Posted: Dec 9, 2020 / 08:10 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 9, 2020 / 10:26 PM ESTFAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Many counties in Northern Virginia have discussed putting a five-cent tax on plastic bags, following D.C. and Montgomery county, however, they need more state clarification before moving forward.Over the summer, Arlington county discussed the possibility of a plastic bag tax but has not moved forward with it yet.On Tuesday, following suit, Fairfax County’s Environmental Committee presented potential benefits of implementing the tax. In response, many board members voiced apprehension, saying...WW…

Posted: Dec 3, 2020 / 08:04 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 3, 2020 / 08:06 PM ESTMARYLAND (WDVM) — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released their 2020 Municipal Equity Index, which rates cities across the country out of 100 in terms of LGBTQ equality-based on local and state policies, laws, and services. 506 cities were studied nationwide, with 10 in Maryland.Maryland’s average score across all 10 cities was 89, which was higher than the national average of 64. Xavier Persad, senior legislative counsel at the Human Rights Campaign, said that each year has seen increasing percentages, and this year’s...…Posted: Dec 3, 2020 / 08:04 PM ESTUpdated: Dec 3, 2020 / 08:06 PM ESTMARYLAND (WDVM) — The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) released their 2020 Municipal Equity Index, which rates cities across the country out of 100 in terms of LGBTQ equality-based on local and state policies, laws, and services. 506 cities were studied nationwide, with 10 in Maryland.Maryland’s average score across all 10 cities was 89, which was higher than the national average of 64. Xavier Persad, senior legislative counsel at the Human Rights Campaign, said that each year has seen increasing percentages, and this year’s...WW…

Posted: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginians who believe they may not be safe with having a witness present while for the June primary will not be compelled to, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced Tuesday.U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon to allow voters not to have a witness sign the absentee ballot before returning it for the primary on June 23. Virginia law requires any voter sending an absentee ballot through the mail to have a witness present when opening the envelope and have them sign it before mailing it...…Posted: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTUpdated: May 6, 2020 / 09:05 AM EDTRICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginians who believe they may not be safe with having a witness present while for the June primary will not be compelled to, Virginia Attorney General Mark Herring announced Tuesday.U.S. District Court Judge Norman K. Moon to allow voters not to have a witness sign the absentee ballot before returning it for the primary on June 23. Virginia law requires any voter sending an absentee ballot through the mail to have a witness present when opening the envelope and have them sign it before mailing it...WW…