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January 4, 2019

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Virginia's Elaine Luria sworn in as Democrats take over House

Friday, Jan 4

“The door is open, the phone is on. I’m your representative whether you voted for me or not,” says Luria, who plans a focus on military and climate change issues.

Pleas for mental health funding and more school counselors as Virginia lawmakers weigh budget

The General Assembly’s “money committees” are holding public meetings around the state as they prepare to set spending priorities this year.

Glad You Asked: Why do bridge openings take so long in Hampton Roads?

A reader recently asked The Virginian-Pilot, specifically about the James River Bridge, through the newspaper's Glad You Asked initiative.

U.S. Supreme Court denies appeal in fatal 2011 Hampton police raid

The nation's highes court refused to hear a case brought by the family of a 69-year-old Hampton man who was shot and killed by police in his own home seven years ago.

Teel Time Episode 69: U.Va., Virginia Tech finish season on different notes

On the latest episode of the Teel Time podcast, David Teel and Jonathan Heeter talk about the bowl season and how the ACC fared in their matchups.