Maryland woman pleads guilty in Medicaid fraud scheme involving Virginia home health agency
A Maryland woman has admitted to participating in a scheme to defraud Medicaid by submitting false claims for home health services that were not provided.
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Overnight ramp closures start tonight on Northbound I-495 near Dulles Corridor
Overnight ramp closures and detours are set to begin tonight on northbound I-495 in Virginia at the Dulles Corridor and George Washington Memorial Parkway interchanges.
Route 714 closure extended for Louisa County bridge rehabilitation project
The closure of Route 714 (Horseshoe Farm Road) in Louisa County has been extended as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) continues bridge rehabilitation work.
Waynesboro Southern Corridor opens to improve local access and reduce congestion
A new 1.6-mile roadway, known as the Waynesboro Southern Corridor, has opened to vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic in the City of Waynesboro.
Culpeper District announces weekly traffic alert for August 25-29
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced upcoming construction and maintenance activities for the Culpeper District for the week of August 25-29, 2025.
I-64 ramp closures scheduled in Hampton for express lanes construction
Construction work related to the Hampton Roads Express Lanes (HREL) Hampton Segment will result in continuous weekend closures of the I-64 west on- and off-ramps at Settlers Landing Road/Woodland Road…
Oakton doctor ordered to forfeit assets after conviction in opioid prescription case
An Oakton physician, David Allingham, has been ordered to forfeit $168,000 and two real estate properties following his conviction on charges related to improper opioid and amphetamine prescriptions.
Fries man sentenced for mailing threats against federal officials
A man from Fries, Virginia, was sentenced to 42 months in federal prison after pleading guilty to mailing threats against several federal officials while incarcerated on state charges.
Richmond-area drivers warned of possible delays from August 30 through September 5
Drivers in the Richmond area are advised to expect potential delays due to road construction from August 30 to September 5, 2025.
VDOT updates southwest Virginia drivers on weekly roadwork projects
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its weekly update on construction and maintenance projects in southwestern Virginia for the period of September 1 to 7, 2025.
All lanes reopen on I-64 east at Hampton Roads Center Parkway after bridge rehabilitation
All lanes on I-64 east near Hampton Roads Center Parkway have reopened as of the morning of August 29, following bridge rehabilitation work.
Franklin man convicted for armed robbery after federal jury trial
A federal jury has convicted Janathian Porter, 27, of Franklin, on a charge of conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery.
U.S. Attorney announces prosecutions in six immigration cases under new enforcement directives
Federal authorities in the Eastern District of Virginia have provided updates on six immigration-related cases, following recent executive orders focused on stricter enforcement of U.S. immigration laws.
Newport News man receives over eight-year sentence for illegal firearm possession
A Newport News man has been sentenced to eight years and one month in federal prison after being found guilty of two counts of being a felon in possession of…
Final defendant sentenced in Fairlawn gun store burglary case
A Christiansburg man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for his involvement in a 2022 gun store burglary in Fairlawn, Virginia.
Wise County man sentenced to 15 years for drug trafficking and firearms offenses
A Wise County man has been sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for trafficking significant amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin into Southwest Virginia.
I-395 nighttime lane closures set near Pentagon for early September
The Virginia Department of Transportation has announced that there will be nighttime lane closures on I-395 near the Pentagon from September 2 to September 6, weather permitting.
I-64 west overnight closure scheduled in Hampton for express lanes project
Contractor crews working for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are set to implement full overnight closures on I-64 west in Hampton starting as early as September 3.
Emergency bridge repairs scheduled tonight on I-64 in Albemarle County
Crews from the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) are scheduled to perform emergency repairs on a bridge along Interstate 64 over Moore’s Creek in Albemarle County tonight.
Danville woman receives probation for defrauding Medicaid out of over $116K
A Danville woman was sentenced to five years of probation, including 12 months of home detention, for health care fraud that resulted in a loss of more than $116,000 to…
VDOT changes Fauquier County intersection on Rt. 605/603 to four-way stop
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has changed the traffic pattern at the intersection of Route 605 (Dumfries Road) and Route 603 (Greenwich Road) in Fauquier County.
I-81 southbound auxiliary lane opens near Staunton as part of improvement program
A new auxiliary lane on southbound Interstate 81 in Augusta County opened to traffic early Tuesday, August 26.
Traffic shift planned for Orange County roundabout construction August 28
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will begin a new phase of construction at the eastern intersection of U.S. 33 (Spotswood Trail) and Route 20 (Constitution Highway) in Orange County…
Virginia’s Battle with 2025 Measles Outbreak: Numbers climb as of week ending Aug. 16
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Virginia for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week…
New traffic signal at Route 2 and Glendas Way set for activation in Spotsylvania
A new traffic signal is set to become operational at the intersection of Route 2 (Tidewater Trail) and Glendas Way/Briarwood Lane in Spotsylvania County.