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Deadly Flooding in West Virginia Finds Prevention Plans Unaddressed
Jul 31 2026 // At least two West Virginians are dead, dozens of homes are damaged and communities across north central West Virginia are left picking up the pieces in the wake of another major flood. Just a decade ago, a massive flood...
Insurer Says Virginia ‘Intentional’ Acts Law Blocks $10M Punitive Damages Claim
Jul 31 2026 // Twin City Fire Insurance Co. said it is not obligated to cover a Virginia employer’s $10 million punitive damages penalty for racial bias because the company’s behavior was found by a jury to be...
Two Killed in ‘Extensive’ Flash Flooding in West Virginia
Jul 29 2026 // Two people have died in flash floods caused by torrential rains in West Virginia last week, the governor’s office said. An emailed statement from Lars Dalseide, communications director for Gov. Patrick Morrisey, did...
Virginia to Allow Recreational Marijuana Sales in Retail Stores in 2027
Jul 2 2026 // Five years after becoming the first Southern state to legalize possession of marijuana, Virginia has approved a legal way to sell it to recreational users. State budget legislation enacted Monday will allow up to 350...
Virginia’s New Gun Laws Challenged by Some Local Prosecutors and Lawsuits
Jun 23 2026 // Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger recently signed a package of “commonsense” bills that she and supporters maintain will reduce gun violence and save lives, but some of them may not be enforced if local...
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