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January 15, 2019

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Ban on execution of mentally ill moves forward in Virginia Senate

Tuesday, Jan 15

A similar bill failed last year. “That’s just not right that we put people with that kind of disability to death,” one lawmaker said.

Virginia bill to bar 'sanctuary cities' sent to full Senate

Sponsored by Republication Sen. Dick Black, the bill is aimed at prohibiting the formation of "sanctuary cities" in Virginia.

More than 550 furloughed federal workers in Virginia have filed for unemployment

Federal workers who are furloughed or are working without pay are allowed to apply for the benefits, which range from $60 per week for 12 weeks to a maximum of $378 per week for 26 weeks.

C. Waldo Scott Center adjusts following Huntington closure, prepared to push for its needs

The future of the C. Waldo Scott Center is tied to the fate of Huntington Middle School.

After student push, CNU approves free speech statement

Christopher Newport University President Paul Trible approved a new university statement on free speech and expression late last year after two students pushed him to do so.