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31 minutes ago
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Del. Terry Kilgore elected Virginia House Republican Leader
VIRGINIA (WJHL) — Del. Terry Kilgore (R-Scott) was elected the Virginia House Republican Leader on Sunday. A post by Kilgore said he was honored to be elected to lead the House GOP. Kilgore represents the 45th District in Virginia, which encompasses Scott and Lee counties, part of Wise County, and the City of Norton. Kilgore will step into the role after current leader Del. Todd Gilbert submitted an offer to step down while he pursues a federal position as the U.S. attorney for Virginia's Western District. Virginia's Senate Republicans released the following statement on Sunday after Kilgore was elected House leader: 'I want to extend my sincere thanks to Republican Leader Todd Gilbert for his years of tireless service to the House of Delegates and to the people of Virginia. His leadership, integrity, and unwavering commitment to our conservative values have left a lasting legacy in the General Assembly and across the Commonwealth. He has been a steady voice for common sense and a fierce advocate for hardworking Virginians. 'I also want to offer my heartfelt congratulations to Delegate Terry Kilgore on being elected the new House Republican Leader. I look forward to working closely with Leader Kilgore as we continue advancing policies that grow our economy, keep our communities safe, educate our children, and make Virginia the best place to live, work, and raise a family.' Virginia Senate Leader Ryan T. McDougle Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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2 days ago
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Tennessee & Virginia announce free fishing days
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Fishing in Tennessee and Virginia typically requires a license issued by each state's respective wildlife agency. However, to kickstart fishing in the summer, free fishing days for everyone are set aside in both states. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA) announced that the Volunteer State's free fishing day will take place on Saturday, June 7. Anyone can fish on the state's public waters without a license. The TWRA is also hosting numerous fishing events on June 7 to help introduce new anglers to the activity. A full list of free fishing day events can be found on the TWRA's website. While Tennessee sets free fishing aside for one day, Virginia allows free fishing for three days in June. Virginians can fish without a license on public waters from Friday, June 6 through Sunday, June 8. The free fishing applies to Virginia's trout-stocked waters as well. Other fishing regulations regarding size, season, catch limit and gear restrictions will remain in place during the free fishing days. Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources fee fishing areas will still require a fee June 6-8. More information on Virginia's free fishing days can be found online. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Virginia hits lowest recidivism rate in the United States, VADOC says
VIRGINIA () — The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recently hit a milestone, with a new study showing the Commonwealth has the lowest recidivism rate in the country. VADOC Director Chad Dotson announced Thursday that recent data shows there is a 17.6% three-year reincarceration rate for inmates in state custody. The FY2020 rate is Virginia's lowest in more than 20 years and an improvement from FY2019, when it was at 19%. VADOC noted that the state has had the lowest or second-lowest recidivism rate in the nation for 12 consecutive years. 'Biased approach': DC Department of Corrections rejects recent audit report Virginia measures its three-year incarceration rate by waiting at least four years to allow all court information to be received and logged. The rate is then compared to 31 other states that have made their rates publicly available. 'This achievement is a collective win, not just for the dedicated public servants who are devoted to this agency's mission, but for all Virginians,' Dotson said, in part. 'Every single day, the VADOC ensures public safety across the Commonwealth by providing effective incarceration, supervision, and evidence-based reentry services. All three of those components are necessary to ensure that returning Virginians have a strong foundation upon which to build during their reentry journey.' 'As we know, a successful reentry process reduces recidivism and keeps all Virginians safe. I thank everyone who has worked tirelessly to make this best-in-class recidivism rate possible,' he continued. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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3 days ago
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Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger releases first ad, slams 'political nonsense'
The Virginia Democrat running to replace Gov. Glenn Youngkin released her first TV ad Thursday slamming what she described as "political nonsense" in public service. "Too many politicians talk when they should listen. And divide instead of unite. Enough is enough. I'm Abigail Spanberger. I believe that public service is too important for political nonsense," the former U.S. House representative said. "When I was in law enforcement and then working counterterrorism at CIA, we didn't do politics. We did our jobs. I broke down some of the divides, stood up to both parties and was named the most bipartisan member of Congress from Virginia," she added. "As governor, I'll work to lower costs, let people keep more of their money and make Virginia schools the best in the nation." Spanberger is running against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, in this November's gubernatorial race. "The dishonesty is astounding. Spanberger spent years in Congress casting votes that made life in America more expensive, more dangerous, and more chaotic. Now she's banking on slick TV ads to rewrite her history, but Virginians aren't buying it – they can spot a Washington fraud when they see one," Peyton Vogel, the press secretary for Earle-Sears, told Fox News Digital. Democrat Gubernatorial Candidate Blasted For Meltdown Over 'Shocking' Ice Arrest Of 2 Criminal Illegal Immigrants Read On The Fox News App A representative for Youngkin did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital. Spanberger has faced pushback from both Earle-Sears and the Department of Homeland Security after condemning the "shocking" execution of an ICE raid at a Virginia courthouse in April that netted two criminal illegal immigrants. "I think what we've seen most shocking, including here in Charlottesville, has been cases where people haven't provided identification and have been in some cases masked and in plain clothes," Spanberger told the Daily Progress earlier this month, after an ICE raid at Albemarle County Courthouse led to the arrest of two illegal immigrants. Former Congresswoman Turned Va Gubernatorial Candidate Accused Of Ethics Violation Earle-Sears press secretary Peyton Vogel later told Fox News Digital that "Abigail Spanberger's outrage over criminal illegal immigrants being taken off our streets is everything Virginians need to know about what kind of governor she'd be -- criminals first, victims last." The Earle-Sears campaign has also accused Spanberger of failing to include her role as a trustee in financial disclosure reports while she was a member of Congress. The campaign for Earle-Sears called the incomplete disclosures "a calculated lie," not an "accident." But, according to Spanberger's campaign, the only asset contained in the trust is Spanberger's personal residence, which is not required to be disclosed. Fox News Digital's Andrew Mark Miller and Alec Schemmel contributed to this report. Original article source: Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger releases first ad, slams 'political nonsense'
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3 days ago
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Virginia gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger releases first ad, slams 'political nonsense'
The Virginia Democrat running to replace Gov. Glenn Youngkin released her first TV ad Thursday slamming what she described as "political nonsense" in public service. "Too many politicians talk when they should listen. And divide instead of unite. Enough is enough. I'm Abigail Spanberger. I believe that public service is too important for political nonsense," the former U.S. House representative said. "When I was in law enforcement and then working counterterrorism at CIA, we didn't do politics. We did our jobs. I broke down some of the divides, stood up to both parties and was named the most bipartisan member of Congress from Virginia," she added. "As governor, I'll work to lower costs, let people keep more of their money and make Virginia schools the best in the nation." Spanberger is running against Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, a Republican, in this November's gubernatorial race. Representatives for both Youngkin and Earle-Sears did not immediately respond Thursday to requests for comment from Fox News Digital. Spanberger has faced pushback from both Earle-Sears and the Department of Homeland Security after condemning the "shocking" execution of an ICE raid at a Virginia courthouse in April that netted two criminal illegal immigrants. "I think what we've seen most shocking, including here in Charlottesville, has been cases where people haven't provided identification and have been in some cases masked and in plain clothes," Spanberger told the Daily Progress earlier this month, after an ICE raid at Albemarle County Courthouse led to the arrest of two illegal immigrants. Earle-Sears press secretary Peyton Vogel later told Fox News Digital that "Abigail Spanberger's outrage over criminal illegal immigrants being taken off our streets is everything Virginians need to know about what kind of governor she'd be -- criminals first, victims last." The Earle-Sears campaign has also accused Spanberger of failing to include her role as a trustee in financial disclosure reports while she was a member of Congress. The campaign for Earle-Sears called the incomplete disclosures "a calculated lie," not an "accident." But, according to Spanberger's campaign, the only asset contained in the trust is Spanberger's personal residence, which is not required to be disclosed.
