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Don Scott re-elected as Speaker of Virginia House of Delegates

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3 months ago

January 14, 2026

Don Scott re-elected as Speaker of Virginia House of Delegates

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — The Virginia House of Delegates unanimously re-elected Don Scott into another term as Speaker on Wednesday.

Scott was elected the first Black Speaker in Virginia’s 406-year history back in 2024, and his re-election on Wednesday, Jan. 14 marks the first time a Virginia Speaker has served back to back terms since Speaker Howell in 2018, per a release.

“When I first picked up this gavel, I said I wasn’t holding it for myself,” Scott said after the vote. “That remains true today. I hold it for the next generation – for the next Virginian who will live in a better Commonwealth than the one we know today because of the work we do in this chamber. For the people who may never know our names, but whose lives will be shaped by the choices we make here. That is the responsibility of this House.”

This re-election comes before the General Assembly is about to start a new legislative session.

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Bill signing aims to bolster horse racing industry in West Virginia

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3 hours ago

April 13, 2026

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Bill signing aims to bolster horse racing industry in West Virginia

CHARLES TOWN, W.Va. (WCHS) — Gov. Patrick Morrisey signaled support for the horse racing industry in West Virginia through a bill signing Monday.

Senate Bill 1060 updates laws to include certified thoroughbred horses and raises a funding cap for restricted races from $1 million to $2 million.

The measure allows horses that have lived in West Virginia for six months to compete for larger purses. State leaders are hopeful the move will incentivize out-of-state horse owners to relocate to West Virginia.

In addition, the bill would allow licensed racing associations to transmit broadcasts of races with a portion of wagers going toward the West Virginia Thoroughbred Development Fund.

Changes will go into effect on June 7.

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Currently, horse races are held in West Virginia’s panhandles, at the Mountaineer Racetrack and Resort in New Cumberland and the Hollywood Casino in Charles Town.

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Virginia Beach police investigate teen brawl at Nova Adventure Park

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15 hours ago

April 13, 2026

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Virginia Beach police investigate teen brawl at Nova Adventure Park

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Virginia Beach police are investigating after a large crowd of teens were fighting Saturday evening at Nova Adventure Park.

A Virginia Beach police officer was in the 2000 block of Lynnhaven Parkway at approximately 9:35 p.m. when a large group of teens started fighting. Additional officers arrived and the teenagers disbursed.

Police said at least one victim involved suffered an injury that was not life-threatening.

The incident is under active investigation.

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Gas prices dip slightly in Virginia, but relief may not last

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1 day ago

April 12, 2026

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Gas prices dip slightly in Virginia, but relief may not last

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Gas prices in Virginia are easing slightly, but any relief at the pump may be short-lived.

AAA reports the state average is now $4.01 per gallon, down about four cents from last week. Despite the dip, prices remain significantly higher when compared to recent months, up roughly 65 cents from a month ago and nearly a dollar more than this time last year.

The national average is also elevated, sitting at $4.12 per gallon.

Experts say the primary driver behind the sustained increase is the rising cost of crude oil, fueled in part by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Even if those pressures begin to ease, analysts warn that drivers should not expect immediate relief.

“The old adage is about gas prices going up they go up like a rocket and then come down like a feather. So they tend to go up very fast in geopolitical crisis like this, but they come down much much slower. So we’re watching and waiting to see what happens there in the Middle East,” said Morgan Dean, Manager of Public and Government Affairs for AAA.

For now, the outlook remains uncertain as global events continue to influence what drivers are paying at the pump.

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