Power restoration efforts continue in the Richmond area after Thursday’s winter storm, which left more than 16,000 Dominion Energy customers without electricity at its peak.
Several organizations in Central Virginia have announced schedule changes for Friday, February 14, 2025, due to weather-related travel concerns.
A bill expanding benefits under the Line of Duty Act to private police departments has passed both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly and now heads to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s desk for approval.
Two local residents are joining the ranks of the Virginia State Police after graduating from the 142nd Basic Session on Feb. 7, 2025.
Phone service for Fluvanna County’s 911 and non-emergency lines has been restored, according to an update from the Emergency Communications Center.
The Virginia National Guard (VNG) is redeploying resources to Southwest Virginia, mobilizing approximately 30 additional soldiers to assist with storm response. The troops will operate chain saw teams to clear debris and use heavy-duty tactical vehicles to navigate deep snow or high water.
The winter storm that moved into Virginia on Tuesday continues to affect road conditions, though the number of crashes has slowed as of Wednesday afternoon, according to Virginia State Police.
The latest list of announced closings or delays for Thursday, February 13, 2025, due to weather conditions.
A winter storm is bringing freezing rain and icy conditions to central Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an Ice Storm Warning and multiple Winter Weather Advisories through Wednesday night.
If you’re a Dominion Energy customer, be prepared for possible power outages as snow, ice, and rain continue to impact our area through early Thursday, Feb. 13.