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Colonial Heights Nursing Home Banned From New Admissions After Abuse & Death Claims

Update 3/11/2025 Virginia’s Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, where multiple staff members were recently arrested for elder abuse and neglect, has now been barred by the Virginia Department of…

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Did black mold lead to Colorado man’s devastating illness? | Local News

Steve Locke was a paragon of health and fitness, a career executive with the U.S.…

Armed Forces Brewing Company relocating out of Norfolk

NORFOLK, Va. — Armed Forces Brewing Company announced Thursday night that it will be moving…

Richmond School Board neglected fraud tiplines, left email unread for at least 10 years

The Richmond School Board’s tiplines for fraud, waste and abuse within the district were neglected…

Future of Chesterfield’s ‘Plenty Farm’ in jeopardy, company says they don’t have the money to pay back local contractors

The future of Plenty Unlimited, Inc.’s newly opened, innovative indoor strawberry farm in Chesterfield County…

AARP Virginia Fraud Alert: National Consumer Protection Week

It’s National Consumer Protection Week—and while AARP is focused on protecting consumers year-round—this is a…

Nurses see improved staffing at Colonial Heights facility after state inspection

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Inspectors from the Virginia Department of Health, acting on behalf of…

U.S. Marshals Service continues to pay tribute to fallen heroes with special run held throughout country | WV News

U.S. Marshals Service continues to pay tribute to fallen heroes with special run held throughout…

One denied bond after over a dozen arrested in Colonial Heights nursing home abuse case

One of more than a dozen employees accused of elder abuse and neglect at a…

State Comprehensive Privacy Law Update – March 7, 2025

As the legislative season continues, some states, like Georgia and Oklahoma, have continued to progress in the efforts to…

Coastal Cafe closes business after fight led to man’s death in Virginia Beach

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Coastal Cafe is closing its doors permanently after a fight at the location caused a man’s death. On Saturday, March 1, Virginia Beach police responded…

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Trump’s VA pick defends hiring freeze amid staffing concerns

President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Department of Veterans Affairs says his plan to…

Scam awareness tips from AARP Virginia during National Consumer Protection Week

ROANOKE, Va. (March 8, 2025) – As National Consumer Protection Week comes to a close,…

Final round of funding announced for Washington County, Virginia small business owners

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — The final round of relief funding for Washington County, Virginia…

Virginia’s Debt Collection Laws Under Scrutiny: New Legislation Offers Hope for Families

A political firestorm has erupted over the future of the Virginia Military Institute’s first Black…

VBPD investigate local business robbery; no injuries reported

The Virginia Beach Police Department is investigating a robbery of a business located in the 2600 block of Virginia Beach…

Marion County (West Virginia) to celebrate Small Business Saturday

FAIRMONT, W.Va. (WV News) — Marion County will celebrate Small Business Saturday this weekend.

Lawmakers push back on VA’s ‘reckless’ plan to cut about 80,000 positions

Democratic lawmakers and veterans groups are pushing back on the VA’s plans for major cuts to its workforce later this…

D. Paul Holdsworth – Jackson Lewis

D. Paul Holdsworth is an associate in the Richmond, Virginia, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. His practice focuses on representing…

Small Business Saturday 2024 In Fredericksburg See Sales, Deals

FREDERICKSBURG, VA — Saturday, Nov. 30, is a crucial day for independently owned local businesses in Fredericksburg. It’s Small Business…

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‘Plaid Friday’ showcases local businesses in Alexandria, Virginia

On Friday, more than 50 businesses in Old Town Alexandria will participate in 'Plaid Friday'. ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The Friday after Thanksgiving has traditionally been called "Black Friday".  While Black…

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Proposed plans to replace a Springfield courthouse that has toxic mold, will be taken up at a public meeting on Thursday.

SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Proposed plans to replace a Springfield courthouse that has toxic mold, will be taken up at a public meeting on Thursday.State officials are holding the public…

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Workforce housing directive to bolster economic development and new home construction in Virginia

A new executive order, on the heels of an announcement about a major manufacturing development near Danville, sets a goal of investing $75 million towards localities that want to bolster…

Maryland, Virginia car dealers charged with misrepresenting car prices

A Ford dealership in Wheaton, Md. and a Chevy dealer in Woodbridge, Va., both operated by Lindsay Automotive Group, were listed in the complaint. WHEATON-GLENMONT, Md. — A Maryland and…

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Virginia residents, business owners asked to self-report flood and winter damages

SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA (WJHL) — The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) asks residents and business owners impacted by flooding or winter damages to self-report online. Damages that occu…

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Toxic mold forces family out of home after experiencing major health complications

HOOVER, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - An Alabama couple says after years of trying to figure out why they were experiencing health issues, they learned their home is full of toxic…

Small Business Saturday 2024 In Alexandria: See Sales, Deals

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Saturday, Nov. 30, is a crucial day for independently owned local businesses in Alexandria. It’s Small Business Saturday, the kickoff to “shop small” events that emphasize the…

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West Virginia AG Reaches $17M Settlement With Pfizer and Ranbaxy Over Antitrust and Consumer Protection Violation Claims

West Virginia Attorney General (AG) Patrick Morrisey announced a total $17 million settlement agreement with pharmaceutical companies, Pfizer and Ranbaxy

Johnny CASA 5k/ 5 Miler to return to Rocky Mount

ROCKY MOUNT, VA – Lace up your sneakers and put on your capes—it’s time for the Johnny CASA 5k and 5 Miler next Saturday, December 21, in downtown Rocky Mount!…

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Richmond finance manager said not to include tax credits in reports, email shows

An email obtained by The Times-Dispatch shows a manager in Richmond’s Department of Finance instructed an employee not to include information on tax overpayments in reports used to review taxpayer