“We’re certainly looking into that possibility and recognizing that there has been a focus on a number of cases where that appears to be the case. We are digging into it,” Gov. Abigail Spanberger told 8News Friday at an event in Henrico County.
Spanberger was asked about social media posts alleging her administration restored the rights of deceased people as part of restoring the rights of convicted felons upon their release.
The Manassas Journal has posted videos of the School Board and House District 20 portions of its Oct. 4 candidate forum at the Manassas Museum. Readers can watch the videos on the Journal’s site.
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High school students from across the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia (DMV) region are invited to participate in Dialogue for Democracy at George Mason University!
Hosted by the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter School for Peace and Conflict Resolution, this event offers high school students an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about democracy, civic engagement, and the importance of understanding different perspectives.
Through interactive discussions, an expert panel, and breakout sessions, students will explore how dialogue can help bridge divides, navigate disagreements, and foster stronger communities. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with peers from across the region, share their perspectives, and develop valuable communication and conflict resolution skills.
U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Woodbridge, faces five challengers on the ballot, including Republican Douglas Ollivant, as he seeks a second term in the 7th Congressional District, the Virginia Mercury reports.
The district includes Prince William County and parts of Stafford and Spotsylvania counties, and the Mercury reports that rising living and housing costs, federal employment shifts and infrastructure needs are top concerns for voters. Vindman won the seat in 2024 by three points over Republican Derrick Anderson, and his campaign has raised more than $12 million, according to the report.
Virginia’s power transformer manufacturers are expanding and adding thousands of jobs as electricity demand climbs, Cardinal News reports.
Hitachi Energy is building a $457 million expansion in South Boston, in Halifax County, that will add 825 jobs by the time a new factory is completed in 2028, according to the report. Lynchburg-based Delta Star is adding more than 400 jobs, and Roanoke-based Virginia Transformer Corp. has grown from 450 Virginia employees in July 2022 to 1,200 today.
City of Manassas offices and the Manassas Community Center are closed today, Monday, Oct. 12, for Indigenous Peoples’ Day, the City of Manassas said.
The Manassas Museum is open today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Burke & Herbert Bank relocated its Fredericksburg Commercial Banking Office to 410 William Street, the original location of Virginia Partners Bank, following its acquisition of LinkBank, the bank said.
The office, currently a loan production office, moved to establish a Market Financial Center. The center provides commercial, business, wealth, treasury and mortgage services, along with retail banking on the main level, the bank said.
Haymarket Town Hall is closed today, Monday, Oct. 12, in observance of Columbus Day, the Town of Haymarket said.
“In observance of Columbus Day, our office will be closed today Monday, October 12th,” the town said in its post.
Manassas Public Works is aware of the outage and is responding, according to police.
Police and fire crews checked the 9200 block of China Grove Court and found no immediate safety concerns, police said.