Virginia
In This County’s 2020 Vote, It’s Joe Biden Who Has the Right to Complain
Former President Trump complains often about the results of the last presidential election, with no evidence to back up his claims, but in one part of Virginia, it’s current President Biden who could have a valid beef. Per the Hill, officials in Prince William County have revealed that about 4,000 votes were misreported in that 2020 race, with Biden getting the short end of the stick. A Thursday letter from the county’s Office of Elections noted that the mistake was “presumably a consequence of the results tapes not being programmed to a format that was compatible with state reporting requirements.” The letter adds that “attempts to correct this issue appear to have created errors.”
It shows that Trump received 2,327 more votes than he should have, while Biden was deprived of an additional 1,648 votes that should’ve been his. Not that these votes would’ve turned the tide of the election in Prince William: Biden still won handily there, with an original tally of 142,863 votes for him versus 81,222 votes cast for Trump; the new votes simply put Biden over the top even more. There were reporting errors involving US Senate and House candidates as well, though those errors similarly didn’t make a dent in those races’ outcomes. “The reporting errors did not consistently favor one party or candidate but were likely due to a lack of proper planning, a difficult election environment, and human error,” the letter notes.
It adds that the small number of erroneous votes came out to be less than the 1% of the total, the benchmark needed to trigger a recount. Per the AP, this revelation comes just days after prosecutors working for the state’s attorney general dropped charges against Michele White, the county’s former registrar who’d been charged in 2022 with corrupt conduct, making a false statement, and neglect of duty. It’s not clear why those charges have been dismissed. Eric Olsen, Prince William’s new elections chief, says that changes have since been implemented to try to prevent such an error from happening again. “Mistakes are unfortunate but require diligence and innovation to correct,” he notes in the elections office letter. (Read more Virginia stories.)
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) – The Virginia State Police honored its fallen heroes at an exceptional memorial service on Wednesday.
A tolling of the bell, portraits and tributes marked the anniversaries of 13 state troopers who died in the line of duty.
67 state troopers who made the ultimate sacrifice were remembered as each name was called out.
Governor Glenn Youngkin gave the keynote address and used Bible scripture to describe the selflessness of Virginia’s service men and women.
“Today, we honor them. Today, we stand with their families,” Youngkin said. “These were lives that were lived with great purpose and character.”
Families of those killed stood as their loved ones’ names were called, including an entire row of family for fallen trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith.
Trooper Smith was 27 years old when he was killed in a car accident while on duty ten years ago. His widow, Jennifer, and two children were in attendance for the memorial service.
“They were actually one and five when the incident happened, and so, you know, we do live through these memories and these ceremonies because their memories are starting to fade as they’re getting older,” Jennifer Smith said.
“He was the brightest guy I knew. He was adventurous. He taught me music, which I love to this day,” Nathan-Michael William Smith II, 15, said, remembering his father. “As a kid, you know, it’s hard losing a dad, but at the end of the day, you try to push through.”
“I’m just grateful that they get to experience this. They get to, you know, brag on their dad and make their heart smile because they do miss those moments where other children get to spend time with their dads and do different events, so this is like their moment to get to shine on their dad,” Jennifer added.
The Powhatan High School “One Voice” Concert Choir sang the national anthem.
And the Virginia State Police Honor Guard presented a memorial wreath.
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Virginia
VIRGINIA STATE POLICE TO HONOR ITS FALLEN DURING 2025 LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS' MEMORIAL SERVICE – RealRadio804
RICHMOND – The men and women of the Virginia State Police and their families will gather in Richmond on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, to honor all public safety professionals who have given the ultimate sacrifice in service to the safety of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Governor Glenn Youngkin will be the ceremony’s keynote speaker.
Wednesday’s service will recognize all 67 of the Department’s law enforcement professionals who have died in the line of duty, to include a special tribute to the following sworn members in which 2025 marks a significant milestone:
Inspector Thomas A. Belt, 95 Years Trooper Donald E. Lovelace, 55 Years
Trooper William R. Thompson, 90 Years Investigator Claude E. Seymour, 50 Years
Trooper George F. Miller, 80 Years Trooper Leo Whitt, 40 Years
Trooper William T. Flippen Jr., 80 Years Trooper Henry N. Harmon, 30 Years
Trooper Joseph B. Thomas, 75 Years Trooper Mark D. Barrett, 15 Years
Trooper Robert E. Porter, 75 Years Trooper Nathan-Michael W. Smith, 10 Years
Trooper Jackie M. Bussard, 55 Years
Each tribute includes a single bell toll and an Honor Guard salute. Additional information on those being honored is available at https://vsp.virginia.gov/about-us/woodson-gallery.
Virginia State Police 2025 Police Officers’ Memorial Service – Media are Invited to Attend
Date: Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Location: Virginia State Police Gymnasium, 7700 Midlothian Turnpike, North Chesterfield, Va.
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