Virginia

Hala Ayala strives for history

by Alsander Womack On Nov. 2, 2021, Hala Ayala has a chance to make history. Ayala…
How did Norfolk State get $40 million?

by Alsander Womack Norfolk State University is among several other HBCUs that have something to be…
Virginia enacts first-in-the-nation permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health standards amid pandemic

~ Governor Northam approves standard recently adopted by Safety and Health Codes Board, rules are effective…
Norfolk State receives $40 million donation from MacKenzie Scott

Norfolk State University receives the largest single-donor gift in its 85-year history!  President Javaune Adams-Gaston is…
Governor Northam announces new mitigation measures to slow COVID-19 spread

~ Virginians should stay at home from 12 a.m. to 5 a.m., wear masks in indoor…
2021 Va. Festival of the Book to take place virtually in March

November 19, 2020—Charlottesville, Va.—A program of Virginia Humanities, the Virginia Festival of the Book announced plans…
Governor Northam signs sweeping new laws to reform policing in Virginia

~ Measures ban no-knock warrants, strengthen officer decertification process, limit the use of neck restraints ~…
Sen. Mark Warner and Dr. Gade discuss racial justice at the Senatorial Debate hosted by Norfolk State University

by Maya Dawson, editor in chief Norfolk, VA-Norfolk State University had the honor to host the…
Norfolk State University to host U.S. Senatorial Debate at L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center Oct. 3

For the first time in Norfolk State University’s 85-year history, the university will host a live…
Governor and First Lady Northam test positive for COVID-19

RICHMOND, Sept. 25, 2020—On Wednesday evening, Governor Ralph Northam and First Lady Pamela Northam were notified…
Governor Northam signs Hampton Roads Transportation Funding Law, welcomes new electric transit buses

~ Virginia’s first zero-emission electric buses to transform regional transit ~ NORFOLK—Governor Ralph Northam celebrated the…
Governor Northam announces expansion of payment relief for student loan borrowers

~ Borrowers are encouraged to contact their loan servicer immediately ~ Governor Ralph Northam announced April 29…
Virginia dramatically decreases jail population following guidance from Governor

~ Virginia sees 67 percent decline in new commitments for misdemeanors, 17 percent decrease in jail…
Virginia extends business closures to May 8

~ Includes ban on public gatherings of more than 10 people ~ RICHMOND—Governor Ralph Northam announced…
A view from the front lines in Virginia’s pandemic battle

by Ian Williams COVID-19 still haunts the world in an unforgiving fashion. It has taken the…