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New Snowfall Projection Map Released: These Areas In Virginia Will See Most Accumulation
A massive cross-country storm affecting a dozen states is nearing the East Coast, bringing new projections for precipitation timing and snowfall accumulation.
Some areas in the Northeast could see up to a foot of snow.
The storm's time frame is overnight Sunday, Jan. 5, through Monday evening, Jan. 6. The heaviest snowfall is expected in southernmost areas, including Maryland and Virginia, according to the National Weather Service.
Central and Southern New Jersey/Southern Pennsylvania: 3 to 6 inches of snow.
Northern New Jersey, New York City, Long Island, Lower Hudson Valley, and C…
New Year, Newly Minted Millionaires: Virginia Lottery Announces Winners Of Annual Raffle
Some lucky Virginia Lottery players rang in the new year with a bang, and are the state's newest millionaires.
Each year, winning numbers are drawn in Virginia's New Year's Millionaire Raffle with five tickets worth a seven-figure prize, and an additional seven worth $100,000.
The $1 million winners were sold at:
McNair Farms Sunoco, 13470 Coppermine Road, Herndon;
Schmitz Sunoco, 42800 Creek View Plaza, Ashburn;
Lake Mart & Deli, 4795 Scruggs Road, Moneta;
Food Lion, 30 Windward Drive, Fishersville;
7-Eleven, 3310 Church Road, Henrico.
Seven additional tickets each won $100,000.…
Gov. Youngkin Declares State Of Emergency As Major Winter Storm Looms Over Virginia
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a state of emergency ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to blanket Virginia starting Sunday, Jan. 7, with snow, freezing rain, and dangerously low temperatures.
“I am declaring a state of emergency for the incoming winter storm currently forecasted to impact Virginia starting Sunday,” Youngkin said in a statement. “I encourage all Virginians, visitors, and travelers to stay alert, monitor the weather forecast, and prepare now for any potential impacts.”
State agencies, including VDOT and the Virginia State Police, are pre-treating roads and ramping up s…
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Virginia
Virginia workers, can start getting ready for a small, but not insignificant pay bump in the new year.
The state’s hourly minimum wage will increase to $12.41 starting Monday, Jan. 1, 2025, giving workers an extra 41 cents per hour.
"The new rate was calculated under the Virginia Minimum Wage Act, which mandates an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
"This measure, published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, tracks changes in the cost of goods and services, and for 2023, the CPI-U rose by 3.4 percent," Virginia Department of L…
Recall Issued For Popular Frozen Vegetable Product Sold In VA
A popular frozen vegetable product is being recalled due to undeclared milk allergens, posing a risk to individuals with milk allergies.
Key Details:
Company: Lidl
Product Name: “Taste of Deutschland Buttered Vegetables”
Product Details: 10.5 oz box, UPC 4 056489 122876
Distribution Period: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 to Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024
States Affected: Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia
Consumer Action: Do not consume the product. Return it to any Lidl store for a full refund; no rece…
Third Suspect Arrested For Deadly Downtown Fredericksburg Shooting: Police (Updated)
A third person has been arrested in connection to the fatal shooting of 23-year-old Tyler Lee Jones in Virginia.
Spotsylvania resident Eric Costley, 23, joined suspects Elijah Musgrove, 22, and Izaiah Jabbar Daniels, 21, behind bars after being apprehended by investigators from the Fredericksburg Police Department on Friday, Dec. 20, authorities announced.
Izaiah Jabbar Daniels (left) and Elijah Musgrove
Fredericksburg Police
Police said the shooting, which occurred early on Dec. 14 in the 400 block of William Street, stemmed from an altercation between known parties.
Officers arri…
Party City Going Out Of Business, Closing All 800 Stores, Including 17 In VA
The party is over for a popular chain store that's been in business for decades.
Party City is “winding down” operations immediately at its approximately 800 locations, CEO Barry Litwin told corporate employees in a video call on Friday, Dec. 20, CNN reports.
Workers were told they will not receive severance pay, and that their benefits would end as the company goes out of business, CNN says.
The company, headquartered in in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, is running low on cash and unable to pay rent in some locations, according to an earlier Bloomberg report.
Party City was foun…
Virginia Man Turns $2 Bet Into $500K Jackpot; Local Store Snags $10K Bonus
When Henrico resident Lorenzo Robinson snagged a $500,000 jackpot in the Virginia Lottery's Bank a Million game, he wasn’t the only one cashing in.
Robinson hit all six winning numbers—4, 5, 7, 10, 15, and 29— and courtesy of his clever use of the "Play Your Way" feature, which split his $2 wager into two sets of numbers, he walked away with a cool half-million dollar jackpot win.
Robinson’s ticket didn’t even need the Bonus Ball number—32—to seal the deal.
The luck didn’t stop there.
The store where Robinson bought the ticket, Varina Market at on Darbytown Road, earned a $10,000 b…
Youngkin Proposes Cutting State Income Tax On Tips To Help Virginia Service Workers
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is pushing to cut state income tax on tips for workers, a proposal he says will put millions of dollars back into the pockets of hardworking employees.
Youngkin’s budget plan, announced Tuesday, Dec. 17, could mean an extra $70 million annually for service industry workers across the Commonwealth, including food servers, hair stylists, and hotel staff, he said.
“We have delivered over $5 billion in tax relief to date, and we remain committed to lowering the cost of living for hardworking Virginians. It’s their money, not the government’s,” Youngkin said.
The ta…
Here's How Much, When Minimum Wage Will Increase In Virginia
Virginia workers, can start getting ready for a small, but not insignificant pay bump in the new year.
The state’s hourly minimum wage will increase to $12.41 starting Monday, Jan. 1, 2025, giving workers an extra 41 cents per hour.
"The new rate was calculated under the Virginia Minimum Wage Act, which mandates an annual adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U).
"This measure, published by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, tracks changes in the cost of goods and services, and for 2023, the CPI-U rose by 3.4 percent," Virginia Department of L…
Wawa Outranks Sheetz On Forbes' Top Private Companies List
Pennsylvania's favorite convenience store rivalry has tipped in Wawa's favor, according to Forbes' latest rankings of the top private companies.
Wawa snagged a higher spot than Sheetz on Forbes' 2024 list of America’s largest private companies, underscoring its dominance in the convenience store industry. The list, released earlier this week, evaluates companies based on revenue, employee numbers, and other metrics.
Wawa operates over 1,000 stores and employs about 47,000 people across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Washington, D.C., and Florida. Known for its iconi…
Check Your Tickets: $1.6M Virginia Lottery 'Cash 5' Jackpot Set To Expire
Someone in Virginia is about to lose out on a life-changing $1,615,053 lottery prize unless they act fast. officials are cautioning.
The winning ticket for the June 11, Cash 5 with EZ Match drawing matched all five numbers—01-12-19-22-31—but no one has claimed the jackpot as of Wednesday, Dec. 4.
Under Virginia law, lottery prizes expire after 180 days, officials said.
Since the deadline falls on a Sunday, players have until 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 9, to redeem the ticket. After that, the ticket becomes worthless.
The ticket was purchased at the Wawa at 7847 Compass Point Lane in Mec…
