Archive for May, 2021
Virginia Governor Lifting Indoor Mask Mandate In Most Places
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 14, 2021
Governor Ralph Northam lifted the indoor mask mandate for most settings a short time ago/Friday afternoon.
Virginia will also end COVID-19 mitigation measures on May 28th.
Jahd Khalil has more.
A Tick Closer to Understanding Lyme Disease
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 14, 2021
(Credit Virginia Tech)
Lyme disease is on the rise. Higher global temperatures are part of the problem, helping ticks thrive.
But it turns out, the infamous black legged deer tick that carries Lyme bacteria in North America, has a secret weapon that scientists have just identified.
Robbie Harris reports.
Kaine, Warner Call For End To Whiskey Tariff War
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 13, 2021
Senators Mark Warner and Tim Kaine are urging the Biden administration to take action to help Virginia whiskey makers.
Michael Pope explains why.
Analysts: Relative Anonymity Could Be An Asset For Republican Statewide Ticket
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 12, 2021
Republicans now have a slate of candidates to head into the fall election season.
And, as Michael Pope reports, you might not have heard their names before.
How much is your community getting from ARPA?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 12, 2021
The Treasury Department released much-awaited figures regarding aid from the American Rescue Plan Act Monday evening. In total Virginia’s set to receive $7.2 billion. $4.3 billion will go to the state, and $2.9 billion directly to localities. Jahd Khalil has details.
How much will your community receive in ARPA funds?
Accomack County: $6,277,004
Albemarle County: $21,236,071
Alexandria: $59,633,833
Alleghany County: $2,886,381
Amelia County: $2,553,262
Amherst County: $6,138,901
Appomattox County: $3,090,525
Arlington County: $46,003,782
Augusta County: $14,676,256
Bath County: $805,506
Bedford County: $15,344,241
Blacksburg: $13,364,987
Bland County: $1,219,816
Botetourt County: $6,491,249
Bristol: $10,027,374
Brunswick County: $3,152,681
Buchanan County: $4,079,781
Buckingham County: $3,330,798
Buena Vista: $1,258,276
Campbell County: $10,660,768
Caroline County: $5,967,971
Carroll County: $5,786,553
Charles City County: $1,352,481
Charlotte County: $2,307,551
Charlottesville: $19,609,709
Chesapeake: $76,025,897
Chesterfield County: $68,527,653
Christiansburg: $3,115,411
Clarke County: $2,839,569
Colonial Heights: $6,010,090
Covington: $1,075,692
Craig County: $996,637
Culpeper County: $10,217,905
Cumberland County: $1,929,175
Danville: $29,142,851
Dickenson County: $2,781,104
Dinwiddie County: $5,544,337
Emporia: $1,038,398
Essex County: $2,127,492
Fairfax County: $222,894,638
Fairfax City: $4,665,409
Falls Church: $2,839,181
Fauquier County: $13,834,039
Floyd County: $3,059,059
Fluvanna County: $5,296,878
Franklin County: $10,885,502
Franklin City: $1,547,496
Frederick County: $17,348,003
Fredericksburg: $10,782,747
Galax: $1,232,830
Giles County: $3,247,664
Gloucester County: $7,254,411
Goochland County: $4,613,742
Grayson County: $3,020,405
Greene County: $3,849,608
Greensville County: $2,201,885
Halifax County: $6,586,814
Hampton: $48,660,418
Hanover County: $20,932,282
Harrisonburg: $23,834,094
Henrico County: $64,257,518
Henry County: $9,820,105
Highland County: $425,382
Hopewell: $9,998,813
Isle of Wight County: $7,207,988
James City County: $14,863,696
King George County: $5,212,578
King William County: $3,330,798
King and Queen County: $1,364,524
Lancaster County: $2,059,508
Lee County: $4,549,643
Leesburg: $5,927,673
Lexington: $1,446,298
Loudoun County: $80,324,909
Louisa County: $7,301,611
Lunenburg County: $2,368,930
Lynchburg: $33,328,529
Madison County: $2,575,794
Manassas Park: $3,394,897
Manassas: $7,980,280
Martinsville: $2,438,467
Mathews County: $1,715,901
Mecklenburg County: $5,941,166
Middlesex County: $2,055,429
Montgomery County: $19,139,269
Nelson County: $2,899,977
New Kent County: $4,485,156
Newport News: $66,794,246
Norfolk: $154,141,050
Northampton County: $2,274,530
Northumberland County: $2,349,312
Norton: $773,263
Nottoway County: $2,958,637
Orange County: $7,196,722
Page County: $4,642,683
Patrick County: $3,420,148
Petersburg: $20,961,839
Pittsylvania County: $11,723,057
Poquoson: $2,383,498
Portsmouth: $56,842,564
Powhatan County: $5,759,553
Prince Edward County: $4,429,021
Prince George County: $7,449,621
Prince William County: $91,357,060
Pulaski County: $6,609,346
Radford: $8,228,392
Rappahannock County: $1,431,536
Richmond County: $1,752,612
Richmond City: $154,879,828
Roanoke County: $18,294,526
Roanoke City: $64,576,671
Rockbridge County: $4,384,541
Rockingham County: $15,917,438
Russell County: $5,164,019
Salem: $4,914,423
Scott County: $4,188,943
Shenandoah County: $8,471,897
Smyth County: $5,847,349
Southampton County: $3,424,615
Spotsylvania County: $26,458,167
Stafford County: $29,695,536
Staunton: $12,955,826
Suffolk: $30,065,296
Surry County: $1,247,398
Sussex County: $2,167,505
Tazewell County: $7,885,103
Virginia Beach: $136,429,703
Warren County: $7,801,386
Washington County: $10,438,365
Waynesboro: $9,046,603
Westmoreland County: $3,499,203
Williamsburg: $2,904,639
Winchester: $12,337,682
Wise County: $7,261,210
Wythe County: $5,571,531
York County: $13,262,590
Beyer Legislation Seeks to Educate About New Number for Suicide Prevention Hotline
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 11, 2021
For years, suicide prevention advocates have been pressing for a three digit telephone number that could serve as a hotline to save lives. Now, one Virginia congressman has a bill to help make it a reality. Michael Pope reports.
VDH Spends $1.7 Million on Ads in March and April
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 11, 2021
The Virginia Department of Health spent $1.7 million in March and April on ads promoting vaccinations and public health measures, according to April 21st data from the department. Jahd Khalil reports.
Political Newcomer Youngkin Wins Virginia GOP Governor Race
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 10, 2021
Republicans are heading into the fall election with a relatively unknown candidate for governor.
Michael Pope reports.
GOP Vote Counting Begins; Miyares Wins Attorney General Nomination
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 9, 2021
The drama during past Republican nomination contests has played out on the convention floor over hours.
Jahd Khalil reports that this year it’s being measured in rounds.
Republican Convention Voters Cast Ballots In Ranked Choice System
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 9, 2021
Republican officials are adding up the convention votes cast in about 40 different polling places over the weekend.
Some of the voters from the 6th Congressional District shared their views on the process with Joe Staniunas.
Va. News: Ramps And Rebel X-Wing Fighters
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 9, 2021
Foraging for ramps has become a popular, and risky, pastime. And a spacecraft flown long ago in a galaxy far away is in Virginia getting ready for its debut.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols.
A Final Preview of Saturday’s Republican Convention
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 7, 2021
This weekend, Republicans will be holding a multi-location convention to select their statewide nominees. Michael Pope has this preview.
Dem. Gov. Candidates Promise Investment, Environmental Cleanup And Broadband At Southwest Va. Debate
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 6, 2021
Voting has already started for the June Democratic primary, and candidates for governor are moving toward the close of the campaign.
Michael Pope has more from their most recent debate.
Northam: Virginia on Track to See COVID-19 Restrictions Lifted on June 15th
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 6, 2021
Some changes related to pandemic restrictions in Virginia are on the horizon. Nick Gilmore reports.
Blackface Scandal Resurfaces In Democrat Attorney General Debate
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 6, 2021
In 2019, the state was rocked by two separate blackface scandals.
Now, as Michael Pope reports, those scandals are playing out in the statewide Democratic primary.
Democratic AG Candidates Focus on New Units
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 4, 2021
The Democratic primary for attorney general is entering its final phase, and the candidates are trying to draw distinctions between each other over how they will run the office. Michael Pope reports.
Collective Bargaining: Will Other Localities Follow Alexandria Model?
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 4, 2021
Last year, the General Assembly passed a new law that allows employees of local governments to engage in collective bargaining. Michael Pope reports on the first local government that has entered into a new agreement with labor.
Vote Counting In Republican Nominating Convention Could Take Days
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 3, 2021
Republicans are getting ready for a multi-location convention, when they’ll select their candidates for statewide office.
As Michael Pope reports, don’t expect results for a few days.
Va. News: Books Behind Bars and Back To School
Posted by dseidelvtedu in Uncategorized on May 2, 2021
A new plan for in-person education seems to be working well in one of the country’s biggest school systems… And a group from UVA is hoping inmates at the regional jail will benefit from studying Russian literature.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols.
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From NPR News- What The New Mask Guidance Means For Unvaccinated Kids — And Their Parents May 14, 2021I'm fully vaccinated, but my kids aren't. Can I safely take off my mask? Do my unvaccinated kids have to keep masking in public?
- Judge Puts Hold On Ruling That Would Have Ended Ban On Evictions May 14, 2021The judge acknowledged the struggle landlords are facing with renters unable to pay because of the pandemic. But she said protecting the public outweighs financial losses while her ruling is appealed.
- Biden Dissolves Controversial Trump Orders On Race And Culture May 14, 2021The president canceled executive actions signed by former President Donald Trump that focused on statues in the wake of protests against racism and police violence that targeted Confederate monuments.
- Confused By CDC's Latest Mask Guidance? Here's What We've Learned May 14, 2021The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shifted its stance this week on the need to wear masks if you're vaccinated. What's that mean for kids? For travel? For work? Experts weigh in.
- Gaetz Associate To Plead Guilty To 6 Counts, Cooperate With Investigators May 14, 2021Joel Greenberg will plead guilty to sex trafficking of a minor and other offenses, according to court documents. His friend, Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., could become ensnared in the investigation.
- What The New Mask Guidance Means For Unvaccinated Kids — And Their Parents May 14, 2021
- From BBC News
- Covid: Indian variant could disrupt 21 June easing, PM says May 14, 2021Second jabs for the over-50s and clinically vulnerable will be given sooner to ease concerns, PM says.
- Israel Gaza violence: Clashes spread to West Bank May 14, 2021Palestinians and the Israeli security forces clash during protests in the occupied West Bank.
- Israel-Gaza: Strike collapses building during live BBC report May 14, 2021BBC producer Adnan Elbursh was broadcasting live from Gaza City when a building behind him was hit.
- Covid in Scotland: Glasgow and Moray to remain under level 3 restrictions May 14, 2021First Minister Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement as cases continued to increase in Glasgow.
- Edwin Poots is elected DUP leader May 14, 2021The NI agriculture minister will succeed Arlene Foster as leader of the Democratic Unionist Party.
- Covid: Indian variant could disrupt 21 June easing, PM says May 14, 2021
