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Head of agency that protects whistleblowers sues Trump over firing
WASHINGTON (AP) — The head of the federal agency that seeks to protect whistleblowers has filed a lawsuit…
VDH inspections reveal years-long issues inside Colonial Heights nursing home
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. (WWBT) -Colonial Heights Police confirm they have now taken 16 nursing home employees into custody…
‘Magic mushroom’ bill clears Virginia General Assembly
A bill that would regulate the prescription and dispensing of so-called “magic mushrooms” in Virginia passed the House…
Virginia Beer Company Brings Back Storyteller Music Series
WILLIAMSBURG — With NFL Sundays over, Virginia Beer Company (VBC) and local entertainer Steve Hathaway, also known as…
Judge denies city of Richmond’s dismissal motion in whistleblower lawsuit
Connie Clay claims retaliation after disclosing potential FOIA violations.
Foreign Office whistleblower hopes tribunal win ‘establishes precedent’
Josie Stewart was sacked by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) in 2022 after being accidentally identified…
Inspection revealed serious deficiencies before Virginia nursing home death
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. — Four days before Colonial Heights Police received a complaint about possible elder abuse and…
Local company giving away a free roof
Saints Roofing and Construction say that God put them on this path.
Company that owns Colonial Heights nursing home runs several other facilities
COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va. —The parent company of the Colonial Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing Center at the center of…
Hometown Heroes: Volunteer Greeters at Green Bay VA Outpatient Center
GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Bright and early they are ready. Volunteers at the Milo C. Huempfner Outpatient…
Richmond councilman calls for audit of FOIA request process
Virginia law makes clear local governments maintaining an “atmosphere of secrecy” are at odds with the Freedom of…
Virginia's health department struggles to pay bills, keep employees, watchdog says
The department has been hampered by significant, long-lasting financial mismanagement the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission said.
VLW names 2024 s Unsung Legal Heroes Virginia Lawyers Weekly
Virginia Lawyers Weekly has sponsored awards programs recognizing top lawyers in the Old Dominion for years. We know…
Another former Richmond employee files whistleblower suit alleging retaliation
In a civil complaint, Jamyce Vinson claims she was placed on indefinite, unpaid leave after informing the inspector…
Honoring Black History: How local Black-owned business Cookie Chris began in Virginia
In honor of Black History Month, 8News highlighted Cookie Chris, a Black-owned business with two locations in Virginia…