The council deferred a vote on the matter last month after neighbors and environmental groups expressed concerns about flooding, water contamination and wildlife.

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - Tuesday, June 17, 2025, is Virginia’s primary election day, for voters to choose in several races who will represent each major party in November’s general election. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Click here for information on poll places and more election-day essentials.

Tuesday is primary day in Virginia. Voters will choose Democratic nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general as well as some legislative candidates for both parties.

WASHINGTON (7News) — Maryland, Virginia and D.C. attorneys general have joined a coalition of 55 attorneys general that have preliminarily agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in creating and worsening the opioid crisis.

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As one of Virginia’s historic capitals, Williamsburg is part of the state’s famed Historic Triangle, along with Jamestown and Yorktown. The city has played a key role in shaping American history, including the Civil War Battle of Williamsburg. It’s also home to the College of William & Mary, the second-oldest university in the country.

Babara Zaneri is exiting as head of program acquisitions officer for Paramount's Showtime & MTV Entertainment Studios, replaced by Virginia Lazalde-McPherson.

Virginia's governor election this year is a popularity test for Republican President Donald Trump and his policies, presenting an opportunity for Democrats to claw back some power after the party's recent election rout.