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Virginia Organizing Vice Chair Reflects on Recent Steps Towards Restoration of Voting Rights
Duane Edwards has advocated for changes to Virginia's disenfranchisement law for almost two decades. Now, a constitutional amendment & a historic court…
 • Adele Uphaus
TALKING RICHMOND: Virginia’s Legislative Session Raises Real Affordability Concerns
Any discussion of affordability must begin with maintaining or strengthening the standard deduction.
Advance Evening News
This evening, a Washington Heritage Museums program takes another look at the mother of one of history's most important figures, and winter weather…
Winter Weather Closings and Announcements: January 29
A roundup of cancellations and announcements for Thursday, January 29.
 • Adele Uphaus
Advance Morning News
It's Wednesday, January 28, 2025. Today, the editor on Boards and their proper roles, and Donnie Johnston has lots of entertaining random thoughts.
Mary Washington: George’s Much Maligned Mother
Thursday's program, presented by the Washington Heritage Museums, takes another look at the mother of one of history's most famous figures.
OPINION: Of Pennies, Walnuts, Chips, and Bardot
Donnie is pushing out some random thoughts today. It's a wild, enjoyable ride. Take a break from breaking sheets of ice in your driveway to blocks you…
FROM THE EDITOR: Boards Must Know Their Role
In Spotsylvania, an argument over whether to deploy development standards or require data center projects to go through the Special Use Permit has…
Advance Evening News
This evening, an overview of Spotsylvania school superintendent Clint Mitchell's budget request, and an updated list of winter weather-related closures.
Spotsylvania Superintendent's Proposed Budget Includes Investments in CTE, Transportation
Clint Mitchell proposed his budget for fiscal year 2027 last week. The School Board is scheduled to approve its version of the budget on February 17.
 • Adele Uphaus
Winter Weather Closings for January 27-28
A roundup of cancellations for Tuesday evening and Wednesday.
 • Adele Uphaus
Advance Morning News
It's Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Today, Virginia's free clinics are facing a potential crush of new patients, state funding may help; and women's…
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