Richmond District releases weekly traffic alert for March 14-20, 2026
The Virginia Department of Transportation has released a weekly traffic alert for March 14-20, 2026 in the Richmond District. Motorists are encouraged to use online resources like 511Virginia for real-time updates and route planning.
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CSX will close two Chesterfield railroad crossings for repairs beginning March 9
CSX plans to close two railroad crossings in Chesterfield County for repairs, according to a recent announcement.
Three sentenced for roles in pandemic unemployment fraud scheme targeting Virginia
Three individuals were sentenced in U.S. District Court in Abingdon, Virginia, for their involvement in a scheme that stole more than $650,000 from state taxpayers through fraudulent unemployment claims during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Overnight traffic stops planned on Route 1 near Falmouth Bridge for sign removal
Travelers using Route 1 near the Falmouth Bridge in Fredericksburg should prepare for overnight delays next week as crews work to remove overhead signs.
Radford women’s track finishes indoor season ranked No. 22 regionally
The Radford University women’s track and field team concluded its indoor season ranked 22nd out of 43 teams in the Southeast Region, according to the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Rating Index.
Northbound I-81 closure near Staunton rescheduled for mid-March due to ongoing widening project
The overnight closure of northbound Interstate 81 near Staunton has been postponed and is now scheduled for March 14-15, according to an update issued on March 6, 2026.
Roanoke man receives prison sentence for sending child exploitation videos via social media
A Roanoke man has been sentenced to 40 months in federal prison for possessing child sexual exploitation material.
Multi-State Election Integrity Coalition Advocate urges U.S. Senate Majority Leader Thune to bring Voter ID law to floor for vote
The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE Act, sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, urging him to bring the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and photo ID for federal elections, to the Senate floor for a vote.
Virginia one of 29 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Old Dominion News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Virginia is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female sports teams.