Start your morning with today's local news, weather, traffic - and a laugh.

Daily Press

View In Browser

December 19, 2018

dailypress.com

Daywatch

Little League legend Mo'ne Davis to play softball at HU

Wednesday, Dec 19

Mo'ne Davis, who became a national celebrity four years ago by pitching a shutout in the Little League World Series, has signed to play with Hampton University's softball team.

Virginia has an extra $2.2 billion coming. Should it make “sensible investments” or cut taxes?

The Democratic governor wants to give teachers bigger raises, hire more school counselors and fund environmental and transportation projects. Republican General Assembly leaders say Virginians need tax relief.

With millions at stake, Virginia aims to make sure 2020 census counts everyone in the state

The state's new Complete Count Commission will spread the word about the census, which determines federal funding — and representation in Richmond and Washington.

Hayes woman pleads guilty to caregiver fraud

A Hayes woman plead guilty to charges of identity theft and fraud on Monday, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. 

Fort Monroe receives $300,000 grant from Huntington Ingalls to create freedom center

The Fort Monroe Foundation has received a $300,000 grant from Huntington Ingalls Industries, which will be used for a new public resource dedicated to exploring the historic struggles of freedom on the former military post, the company announced Tuesday.