Black History Museum of Va. To Premiere Film Of Virginia Union Civil Rights Protesters

By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide If you want to learn more about the 34 Virginia Union University students who protested against segregation at Thalhimer’s department store, attend the Black-tie event that is raising funds for a …

Virginia House Speaker Don Scott Forms Committee to Study Impact of Trump’s Cuts

By Rosaland Tyler Associate Editor New Journal and Guide “They’re not using a surgical tool, they’re using a sledgehammer,” Virginia House Speaker Don Scott said in a recent interview with the Washington Post. “The way they’re doing it is causing a lot of …

Thousands still without power after a winter storm hits Virginia: AEP

(WSET) — Thousands are still in the dark after a winter storm hit Central Virginia. As of 9:44 a.m. on Saturday, Appalachian Power is reporting over 30,000 customers in Virginia without power. SEE ALSO: Virginia: more snow coming Here's a breakdown of …

Virginia: more snow coming

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — I have 10 thoughts on next week's snow. SEE ALSO: Thousands still without power as outages drag on for days after winter storm While it’s too early for specifics, here’s what I can tell you now: 1.) We’ll have a classic winter …

National news groups challenge two-tier access in Virginia

The full weight of U.S. news organizations attacked the constitutionality of Virginia’s policy that gives remote access to some but sends the press and public down the road to individual courthouses in an area that covers 30,000 square miles. (CN) — A …

West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bill to Implement Wearable Panic Alert System in Schools

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature aims to enhance school safety by requiring all schools in the state to implement a wearable panic alert system. The legislation, designated as HB 2394, seeks to establish a …

West Virginia Lawmakers Propose Bill to ban homeless camping on public property

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A new bill introduced in the West Virginia Legislature seeks to establish misdemeanor penalties for camping or storing personal property on government-owned or public property without permission. The legislation aims to prevent …

West Virginia Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Lower Concealed Carry Age Requirement

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A newly proposed bill in the West Virginia Legislature seeks to expand gun rights by allowing individuals ages 18 to 20 to carry a concealed deadly weapon without a permit—a privilege currently granted only to those 21 and …

West Virginia Senate Introduces Bill to Eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A newly introduced bill in the West Virginia Senate, Senate Bill 474, aims to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives across state-run institutions, including government agencies, public schools, and …

Virginia Beach Oceanfront cafe revives The Raven brand with carryout menu