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Dogwood Daily: Researchers find prejudice in school policing
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But first … Hang in there, Virginia. We know it’s Monday and that…
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Dogwood Daily: Former Norfolk sheriff indicted on corruption charges
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But first … Fresh water mussels are nature’s water filter. But for the…
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Drone delivery program launches in Christiansburg
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s… your diapers? Last week a Google-backed company, Wing, started a pilot program delivering drugstore items via drone in rural Virginia. Residents around Christiansburg can now place orders via the Wing app and have items like pain relievers, bandages and tissues dropped off at their door within minutes for no additional…
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NRA can't make up its mind on Sturtevant rating
The NRA appears to be having difficulty deciding whether or not to release their “A-” assessment of Sen. Glen Sturtevant’s (R-10) voting record on gun legislation. Earlier this week, BlueVirginia reported the NRA had taken Sturtevant’s rating down from their website. A few days later it was back up. The back-and-forth makes more sense when you consider…
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Dogwood Daily: Bankrupt Blackjewel says it will issue paychecks
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But first … 86 years after it was stolen by Nazis, a painting…
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Dogwood Daily: Attorney General says Norfolk can move Confederate monument
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But first … Del. Rob Bloxom (R-100) missed dozens of General Assembly votes while on…
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Del. Tim Hugo's connections to Turbo Tax and H&R Block under scrutiny
In the middle of a tough campaign to hold onto his seat, Virginia Republican Del. Tim Hugo’s (R-40) connections to Turbo Tax and H&R Block are coming under increased scrutiny. Hugo is the executive director of Free File Alliance, a nonprofit organization that entered an arrangement with the IRS to offer free tax services to…
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Dogwood Daily: Psychiatric hospital's expansion delayed due to architect using outdated building codes
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But first … Sheriffs’ races are typically given very little coverage despite their…
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Virginia sheriffs on the ballot
It might not be the job that gets the most attention on a ballot, but local elected sheriffs can wield a significant amount of power in Virginia. Their decisions affect how law enforcement agencies run over their four-year terms, and unlike police chiefs, they usually operate with limited oversight. The responsibilities of the job vary…
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Dogwood Dog of the Week: Barrett
It’s time for our latest edition of the Dogwood Dog of the Week. This week, we we would like to introduce you to our adorable pal Barrett over at the Fredericksburg SPCA. Here’s what Fredericksburg SPCA had to say about Barrett: Barrett is a smiley, bouncing bundle of BOY! He’s a dude’s dude through and…