Governor Youngkin has issued an executive directive today to address hate in Virginia.

The Virginia Department of Forestry list 14 wildfire events across the state, and the Madison County Quaker Run fire is at 510 acres and 40% contained.

Weather permitting, VDOT will be closing the left lane of eastbound I-64 tonight on a portion between exits 91 and 94 in the Waynesboro area to repair a sinkhole.

The Virginia Department of Forestry says as of 8 this morning, the Madison County Quaker Run fire was at around 425 acres and 35% containment.

The next step is choosing an artist to create a new piece of art from the molten metal.

Crews are preparing to rebuild the bridge at the intersection of Scottsville Rd. and Rt. 708.

Just a week into the fall fire season, area firefighters have a brush fire on their hands.

Due to a shortage of lifeguards, the Smith Aquatic and Fitness Center’s lap and recreational pool has cut out its weekday midday hours beginning November 1.

The passing of the proverbial baton happens a week from today (Wednesday) at the Center at Belvidere as Peter Thompson had his last weekly update on Morning News as Executive Director.
It’s opening night of the 2023 Virginia Film Festival with films and events through Sunday at the Paramount Theater, the Violet Crown, and the Culbreth Theater at UVa.