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Virginia Democrats introduced a new slate of gun safety bills this year that are being considered in the state’s 2024 legislative session. HB 2 would make it a Class 1 misdemeanor to possess, sell, purchase, manufacture, transport, or transfer assault firearms. The bill defines an assault firearm as a semi-automatic rifle or pistol with a…

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DYK Virginia teacher pay hasn’t topped the national average in over 50 years?! House Bill 187 seeks to change that. Here’s what you need to know and how you can help! @vadogwoodnews DYK Virginia teacher pay hasn’t topped the national average in over 50 years?! House Bill 187 seeks to change that. Here’s what you…

In a recent report by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF), the nonprofit noted that targeting oyster restoration in 20 local rivers, growing the oyster aquaculture industry, and modernizing the management of the wild oyster harvest would, among other benefits, increase the region’s resiliency to climate change. The drive would expand on the good already occurring…

After a hiatus of the beloved sales tax holiday last summer, it’s back—this time, it could be for good, thanks to Sen. L. Louise Lucas. Carly breaks down what you should spend your dollars on this holiday! @vadogwoodnews After a hiatus of the beloved sales tax holiday last summer, it's back—this time, it could be…

Hey, just a reminder: Not everything you see online is true. Sen. Mark Warner, who leads the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, talked about how crucial it is to deal with false information before the 2024 election—and gave an idea on how to combat artificial content. @vadogwoodnews Hey, just a reminder: Not everything you see…

Not one, not two, but 57 books were “temporarily removed” from Rockingham County Public Schools. Rex Fritz, a Broadway High School senior, is standing up to the school board’s decision by speaking out. @vadogwoodnews Not one, not two, but 57 books were "temporarily removed" from Rockingham County Public Schools. Rex Fritz, a Broadway High School…

A small plane made an emergency landing after taking off from Dulles Airport, near Washington, DC, on Friday, January 19, according to transportation officials and local reports. The plane, reportedly carrying seven people, landed on a highway in Virginia’s Loudoun County on Friday afternoon, blocking southbound lanes, the Virginia Department of Transportation said. No injuries…

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