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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 general’s office…

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 that sells…

Virginia heroes honored at Valor Awards ceremony in Richmond

RICHMOND, Va. — Sixteen first responders were honored Tuesday at the 34th annual Valor Awards in Richmond for their actions…

After heated hearing, trial date set in Richmond FOIA whistleblower case

After a contentious hearing in Connie Clay’s wrongful termination lawsuit against the city, a judge on Friday set the trial…

Nursing Dwelling Staffing Shortages Key Focus for Virginia Senior Advocates

RICHMOND — What is the quality of Virginia’s nursing homes? If you ask one advocate, he says “bad.” Jared Calfee,…

Company stopped sending veterans to those nursing properties amid ‘care issues’

COLONIAL HEIGHTS, Va — The federal agency that provides healthcare services to veterans stopped sending its patients to certain Central…

Vacation heroes rappel down Virginia kids’s hospital to unfold cheer to younger sufferers

Santa Claus, Olaf, Anna, and Elsa dropped in on the young patients at Inova Children’s Hospital on Friday—literally!

Vacation heroes rappel down Virginia youngsters’s hospital to shock younger sufferers at home windows

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. - Santa Claus, Olaf, Anna, and Elsa dropped in on the young patients at Inova Children’s Hospital…

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Sun Valley woman says mold has taken over her apartment—and no agencies will help

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - A Sun Valley woman says she and her son are trapped…

Arbitration clause in employment contract deemed binding Virginia Attorneys Weekly

An arbitration provision in a plaintiff’s employment contract should be enforced against him despite his…

Boeing to put off about 200 staff in megarocket program

Arlington County-based Fortune Global 500 aerospace and defense giant Boeing plans to lay off about…

Derivatives alternate so as to add 33 jobs in Fairfax

Nodal Exchange, a derivatives exchange, will invest $300,000 to expand its Fairfax County operations, adding…