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Va. News: 25 Years since Disney Theme Park was scrapped, Bland County cancels Football Season
This month marks the 25th anniversary of the collapse of Disney’s plan to open a major historical theme park in Virginia. And another Virginia high school has canceled its varsity football season. Those have been among the most read stories on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.
Surprise Medical Bills Get Attention
Insurance companies and health-care providers are engaged in a pitched lobbying effort in Washington and Richmond on surprise billing. Michael Pope reports.
Northern Virginia Communities Remove Jefferson Davis Name from Highway
The name Jefferson Davis is slowly being removed from public highways. But as Michael Pope reports, the civil war of old names remains an open conflict.
Does Hurricane Dorian Have You Thinking About Surviving A Disaster?
September is National Preparedness Month. So even without Hurricane Dorian, people are thinking about surviving a disaster or terrorist attack. Michael Pope reports.
Virginia Native Americans Fight to Save Historic Site
In Central Virginia, at a point where two rivers merge, there’s a little-known site with great historical value. For centuries, it was home to the chief village of the Monacan Indian Nation. Today, the Monacan Tribe is fighting to keep the area untouched as officials in Fluvanna and Louisa Counties push to put a water […]
Wexton Bill Aims to Protect Transgender People who are Homeless
When Congress gets back into session, one bill members will consider was introduced by a freshman House Democrat hoping to protect transgender people who are homeless. Michael Pope reports.
Va. News: Saving a Historic Black Cemetery, Police testing Construction Zone Law
A new Virginia law limiting cell phone use by drivers is getting an early test. And a Northern Virginia Boy Scout is leading an effort to restore a neglected cemetery for African Americans. Those have been among the most read stories on the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.
Alexandria Prosecutor Plans Diversion Instead of Prosecution of Marijuana Cases
Marijuana possession is still against the law in Virginia. But one Northern Virginia prosecutor is taking action to sidestep prosecution for low-level offenders. Michael Pope reports.
Oxfam: Virginia Ranks Poorly for Worker Protections
Virginia has a well-known reputation as being a state that’s good for business. But what about workers? Michael Pope reports.
Some Schools Across Virginia Opened Before Labor Day, Effectively Ending “Kings Dominion Law”
Across Virginia, schoolchildren are heading back to school. And now school divisions are no longer required to wait until Labor Day to open their doors. Michael Pope reports.