Route 30 closed in Caroline County after crash; VDOT crews establish detours
Route 30 in Caroline County is closed in both directions near Winston Loop following a crash.
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American pleads guilty to abusive sexual contact on flight from Boston to D.C
An American citizen living in the United Arab Emirates has pleaded guilty to abusive sexual contact aboard a domestic flight, according to federal authorities.
Hampton man convicted on six counts related to child sexual abuse material
A Hampton man has been convicted by a federal jury on six counts of transporting child sexual abuse material (CSAM).
Iraqi national sentenced for distributing fentanyl from Glen Allen hotel room
An Iraqi national living in Henrico has been sentenced to more than 15 years in prison for possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute.
Norfolk man receives 15-year sentence for armed drug trafficking offenses
A Norfolk man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison for drug-trafficking and firearms offenses, following his arrest in October 2023.
Harrison Road overnight closure set for Aug. 19-21 for widening project
Route 620 (Harrison Road) in Spotsylvania County will be closed to through traffic overnight for two consecutive evenings next week.
Maryland men sentenced for multi-year bank fraud conspiracy using stolen identities
A Maryland man has been sentenced to two years and two months in prison for his role in a scheme that defrauded financial institutions of at least $930,000 using stolen…
Youngkin orders probe into alleged school-funded abortions in Fairfax County
Governor Glenn Youngkin has instructed the Virginia State Police to initiate a criminal investigation into claims of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County.
Linda Lane in Annandale set for daytime closures August 18-21 for pipe replacement
Linda Lane in Annandale is scheduled to close to through traffic from Monday, Aug. 18, to Thursday, Aug. 21, between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. each day for drainage pipe…
I-95 southbound lane closures planned near Parham Road for paving in Henrico County
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that alternating double lane closures will take place on I-95 southbound near Parham Road in Henrico County.
Virginia: An employer classified under Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry turn to H-2A program for 1 seasonal farm jobs in 2024
According to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector in Virginia filed one H-2A petition for temporary agricultural workers…
U.S. Attorney details outcomes in seven immigration-related prosecutions
Seven individuals have pled guilty to illegally reentering the United States after being previously removed, according to an announcement by Erik S. Siebert, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of…
I-395 southbound lanes near Pentagon scheduled for weekend closures August 15–17
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has announced that lane closures will take place on the southbound general purpose lanes of I-395 near the Pentagon over the weekend, weather permitting.
Which type of Virginia companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q2?
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted 16 inspections at 16 Food and Cosmetics companies from Virginia in the second quarter of 2025.
Virginia: An employer classified under Utilities industry turn to H-2A program for 3 seasonal farm jobs in 2024
Employers classified under the Utilities industry based in Virginia submitted three H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer…
CDC 2025 Measles Update: Virginia’s case count rises as of week ending Aug. 9
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…
Public hearing set for Pratts roundabout proposal in Madison County
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has scheduled a design public hearing for August 19 to discuss a proposed roundabout project at the intersection of Route 230 (Orange Road) and…
Portion of Clinchburg Road closed after safety concerns over Salt Trail trestle
A section of Route 748 (Clinchburg Road) in Washington County has been closed to through traffic due to concerns about the structural integrity of the Salt Trail trestle that crosses…
Virginia Department of Transportation closes Wilson Drive for pipe replacement in Brunswick
Route 683 (Wilson Drive) in Brunswick County is closed between Route 670 (Western Mill Road) and Route 674 (Greentown Drive) as the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) undertakes a pipe…
Section of Fort Hill Dirt Road in Brunswick closed for pipe replacement
A section of Route 686, known as Fort Hill Dirt Road, in Brunswick County has been closed by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) to allow for pipe replacement work.
Section of Cherry Hill Road in Petersburg to close for one month for repairs
A section of Route 609 (Cherry Hill Road) in Petersburg will be closed for essential maintenance repairs starting at 8 a.m. on Friday, August 15.
Route 638 bridge reopens early after replacement project in Caroline County
Route 638 (South River Road) in Caroline County has reopened to traffic following the completion of a bridge replacement project over South River.
Intersection at Redington Drive and Brantley Road closing for pipe replacement in Chesterfield
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) will close the intersection of Route 2070 (Redington Drive) and Route 2071 (Brantley Road) in Chesterfield County to replace a pipe.
Occoquan Road closure set for Aug. 15–18 due to I-95 interchange improvements
Occoquan Road in Woodbridge will be closed to through traffic between Horner Road and Old Bridge Road from 9 p.m. on Friday, August 15, until 5 a.m. on Monday, August…
Culpeper District releases weekly traffic alert for August 11-15
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has released its weekly traffic alert for the Culpeper District, covering planned construction and maintenance activities from August 11 to 15, 2025.