Arianna Coghill

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But First… Former President Barack Obama will address the nation Wednesday about George Floyd’s death and the nationwide protests that have sparked civil unrest. Obama’s address will take place on Wednesday at 5 p.m. EST, live on his website. It…

Last week, George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, was killed by Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer who stuck his knee in Floyd’s neck for eight minutes and 46 seconds. Americans have been protesting nationwide after Floyd’s death, opposing continued racial injustice and police brutality. Our state was no exception, with protests happening from Richmond…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up.  But First… Want to be helpful in conversations of racism and police brutality? Here’s a breakdown of what not to say in terms of racial injustice in America.  —Dogwood Five Things You Need to Know Today Northam Announces…

After years of controversy, a statue honoring Confederate soldiers was removed from an intersection in Old Town Alexandria early Tuesday morning.  “Alexandria, like all great cities, is constantly changing and evolving,” Mayor of Alexandria Justin Wilson said in a tweet this morning.  According to reports by ALX, the statue was removed by the United Daughters…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But First… Over 200 people were reportedly arrested by the Richmond Police Department last night, the majority for curfew violations. The city of Richmond’s curfew went into effect at 8 p.m. —WRIC Five Things You Need to…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up. But First… Minneapolis police officer who killed George Floyd has been charged with 3rd degree murder. Former officer Derek Chauvin was arrested and charged with 3rd degree murder and manslaughter. The killing sparked days-long protests nationally. — Dogwood…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But First… While drinking at home may not have been good for our livers or waistlines, it may have improved the state’s treasury. Despite Virginia’s budget shortfall due to the pandemic impacting tax revenue, excise taxes collected…

The Virginia Poverty Law Center is calling on Gov. Ralph Northam to issue an executive action to temporarily freeze evictions again in the state.  As most of Virginia begins the first phase of reopening, courts are starting to resume hearing non-essential cases. This means that hundreds of eviction cases are being picked up, raising concern…

Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood. We’ve got a roundup of Virginia news coming right up. But First… Virginia Beach has canceled the July Fourth fireworks in two locations in order to keep residents safe and comply with social distancing orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic. — WTOP Five Things You Need to Know Today…

Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy (D-Prince William) formally announced her campaign to become governor of Virginia Wednesday. If she wins, she would become the first woman governor in commonwealth history and the first black, female governor in the United States.  Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Carroll Foy launched her campaign digitally, airing a video on social…