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Virginia Republicans are taking a swipe at Democrats who blamed rising gas prices on price gouging this week.

House Democratic Leader Eileen Filler-Corn called on Governor Glenn Youngkin to issue an executive order declaring a state of emergency due to Russia’s continued, unprovoked war against Ukraine. In doing so, she said, the action would prompt activate the Virginia Post-Disaster Anti-Price Gouging Act and provide the Attorney General with powerful tools to protect Virginians from “unconscionable” prices at the pump.


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A driver who got out of his car and fled a traffic stop scene was arrested three days later in Stafford County.

On Sunday, March 6 at 8:44 p.m., Sgt. K.P. Lytle, Jr. stopped a car at Centreport Parkway and Chestnut Hill Drive after the driver ignored a stop sign, police said.


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Firstly, the 25% increase in reported larcenies could be influenced by a lack of means to satisfy basic needs. The continuation of the coronavirus pandemic must lead to job loss, which could be a potential explanation for the rise.

Additionally, an individual’s lack of motivation to pursue other means of income, influence by peers or familial ties, or earlier life choices, like felonies, limiting workplace opportunities are other potential causes for the rise.


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The exit from Interstate 66 West to Route 28 North and Braddock Road/Walney Road will be relocated about a half mile east of the old exit Friday morning, March 18.

The new exit location is immediately after the I-66 bridge over Stringfellow Road and will be the permanent location for this exit as part of the Transform 66 Outside of the Beltway Project, to add E-ZPass lanes between the Capital Beltway and Haymarket.


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The Virginia Sheriffs’ Institute (VSI) Scholarship Program is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The institute established the grants to provide an opportunity for young people across Virginia to receive financial assistance to pursue an education in law enforcement or criminal justice.

This program is limited to students attending Virginia colleges and universities, majoring in only criminal justice. Students majoring in law or pursuing a career as a lawyer are not eligible.


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By Casey Harper

(The Center Square) – The Biden administration extended the federal mask mandate for public transportation Thursday even as states and local governments around the country drop their mandates.


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Today, Virginia Department of Transportation crews are preparing staff, equipment, and materials to mobilize Saturday morning in emergency response ahead of an anticipated storm that’s expected to bring rain, winds, and snow to the area.

According to VDOT, crews will be ready to clear downed trees and debris, apply treatment materials to reduce icing and improve traction on Interstate 95, primary and high-volume secondary roads, and receive support from tree contractors, if required. Crews will remain on stand-by through the weekend as needed to respond to any hazardous road conditions.