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Virginia Mercury
- Airport chaos: TSA agents skip work, security lines expand, Trump sends in ICE to assist
Airport security workers missed work Monday at the highest rate since a partial government shutdown began in mid-February, the Department of Homeland Security said, and the Trump administration sent immigration officials to some airports in an attempt to keep lines moving. Travelers reported hourslong security lines at major airports in Atlanta and Houston, while waits
- ODU shooting case renews debate over Virginia’s inactive background check law
Federal charges filed against a Virginia man accused of illegally selling the gun used in a recent shooting at Old Dominion University are intensifying scrutiny of the state’s now-defunct universal background check law — and raising new questions about whether the violence could have been prevented. The case comes as Virginia’s background check requirement for
- The proposed redistricting map may help Democrats. But what does it do for Black Virginians?
Let us start with the obvious: the flyers using civil-rights imagery to influence Black Virginia voters on redistricting were juvenile, foolish, and deserving of the outrage they received. This effort generally represented the Republicans’ way of communicating with Black people: tone deaf and completely cynical. Any Black person associated with that effort should be embarrassed
- The pay gap between women and men widened last year, analysis finds
The earnings gap between men and women slightly widened last year, according to a new analysis published Thursday. The left-leaning Economic Policy Institute calculated women last year earned 18.6% less than men per hour on average. That’s up slightly from 2024, when the wage gap narrowed slightly to 18%. The wage analysis, which examines several
- Democrats start to sweat over Virginia’s redistricting referendum and more state headlines
• “‘Not a done deal’: Democrats start to sweat over Virginia’s redistricting referendum.” — NBC News • “‘The real deal’: Hundreds gather at ODU for funeral of Lt. Col. Brandon Shah.” — The Virginian-Pilot • “Virginia lawmakers passed big changes to energy and environment policy this year. Here’s a look.” — WHRO • “2.4 magnitude
Charlottesville Tomorrow
- The Prolyfyck crew is growing — in the next 20 years, its leader wants to show up for the neighborhoods where they run
James "Littlez" Dowell co-founded Prolyfyck Run Creww as a way to bring communities together through fitness. But now it's so much more. The post The Prolyfyck crew is growing — in the next 20 years, its leader wants to show up for the neighborhoods where they run appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Fluvanna Board of Supervisors approves Tenaska plant despite Planning Commission’s opposition
Supervisors voted 4-1 in favor of the proposed power plant, which now needs state-level approval before construction can begin in 2028. The post Fluvanna Board of Supervisors approves Tenaska plant despite Planning Commission’s opposition appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Gordonsville officials establish town hall, visitor center as donation sites for food pantry and clothes closet
Good Samaritan Inc. is especially in need of easy-to-prepare food items for “weekend backpacks” for Orange County Public Schools students, said program director Valencia Bailey. The post Gordonsville officials establish town hall, visitor center as donation sites for food pantry and clothes closet appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- How do you use Charlottesville Area Transit? Take an on-board survey to let CAT know
The on-board survey, conducted in a partnership between the City of Charlottesville and UVA, will take place on select bus routes and will help to collect crucial data about transfer locations. The post How do you use Charlottesville Area Transit? Take an on-board survey to let CAT know appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
- Free pop-up healthcare clinic coming to Fishersville in March will offer exams, glasses and more
The nonprofit's pop-up clinic requires no ID or insurance — but spots fill fast. The post Free pop-up healthcare clinic coming to Fishersville in March will offer exams, glasses and more appeared first on Charlottesville Tomorrow.
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- As suspected National Guard shooter faces trial this spring, a local Afghan veteran reflects
Amid deportations, visa processing freezes, and the forthcoming trial of an Afghan refugee suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers, an Afghan man living in Central Virginia reflects on his time helping U.S. Special Forces and where his allegiances lie. Christine Kueter spoke with him.
- Virginia Democrats working towards efforts to make voting easier
Until recently, Virginia was a state where voters had to have a reason to vote early. Now, as Michael Pope reports, the General Assembly is debating ways to make voting easier.
- A new push to study Atlantic menhaden population in the Chesapeake Bay
For decades anglers, scientists, conservationists and commercial fishermen have debated whether an Atlantic menhaden industrial fishing fleet is fishing sustainably in the Chesapeake Bay. But without solid data, fishing continues. This year, there are several new pushes to get those numbers, as Pamela D’Angelo reports.
- An assault weapons ban clears one hurdle in the Virginia Senate
Members of the state Senate are considering a bill that would ban the purchase or sale of assault weapons in Virginia. Michael Pope has the latest from the Capitol.