Jay Jones wins Virginia Democratic primary for attorney general

Virginia Democrats selected former Del. Jay Jones as their attorney general nominee Tuesday evening ahead of the November off-year election, widely seen as a political bellwether. Jones defeated Henrico Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor, 51% to 49%, …

Juneteenth Not a Paid Holiday This Year for West Virginia Employees

Abby Lewis paints a section of the Wheeling Juneteenth mural during the city’s celebration last year. Juneteenth will not be a paid holiday for West Virginia state workers this year, Gov. Patrick Morrisey said. (File Photo) CHARLESTON — A West Virginia …

Jay Jones wins Democratic primary for Virginia Attorney General, will face Miyares in November

Primary election winner Jay Jones will now face incumbent Republican Jason Miyares in November. NORFOLK, Va. — Former delegate and attorney Jay Jones has secured the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general, narrowly defeating Henrico County …

Virginia Dell (Jackson) Holtgrew, 90

Virginia Dell (Jackson) Holtgrew, 90, of Hillsville, Va., and formerly of Winside, Neb., passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Hillsville. Funeral services will be held at a later date in Hillsville. Virginia Dell Jackson …

Virginia will elect its first female governor this fall

VIRGINIA  -  This fall’s gubernatorial race in Virginia will make history no matter who wins: Either Democrat Abigail Spanberger or Republican Winsome Earle-Sears will become the state’s first elected female governor. For now, that seems to be an …

Virginia attorney general primary: Jay Jones wins Democratic nomination

Jay Jones emerged victorious in Tuesday’s primary election as the Democratic nominee for attorney general. He will face incumbent Republican Jason Miyares in November. With 95% of votes counted, The Associated Press called the race for Jones. Jones, an …

Virginia takes top spot in patriotic state survey

With the Fourth of July approaching but America troubled by issues like high inflation and mass shootings, the personal-finance website WalletHub recently released its report on 2025’s Most Patriotic States in America, as well as expert commentary. To …

West Virginia University cracks down on Jewish students to appease Muslims: advocacy group warns

Students grumbling about cafeteria food and biased professors are staples of the college experience. Add a geopolitical flash point to the mix and make students the targets of grumbling, however, and colleges may find themselves in court. West Virginia …

Jay Jones, a former Virginia delegate, wins Democratic nomination for the state’s attorney general

Virginia teacher accused of exposing himself to students

A Virginia teacher is accused of exposing himself to students. Police arrested 40-year-old Coy Dubik, who also was a boys lacrosse coach at Forest Park High School, on Monday. Students said they saw Dubik expose himself while seated at his classroom desk …