Legislation targets recovery gaps as Virginia drug cases climb

(The Center Square) – Virginia hospitals are treating more patients for drug use disorder each year, as new federal legislation aims to expand peer recovery programs nationwide, according to new data from the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association. …

Trump orders closure of federal agency supporting libraries — here’s how it will affect central Virginia branches

On Saturday, March 15, David Plunkett’s phone rang off the hook. Every time he picked up, the person on the other end asked a version of the same question. “How is this going to affect the downtown library?” “What’s going to happen to the Crozet Library?” …

William Giltner Hudson, 62, of Virginia Beach

William Hudson, born on June 19, 1962, in Missouri, passed away on April 6, 2025, in Virginia at the age of 62. Throughout his life, William had several jobs. But, he most enjoyed his time as a civil drafter at a civil engineering company. A devoted fan of …

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West Virginia WIC advances in-hospital certification project

CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WCHS) — A pilot project connecting growing families to benefits and support programs is advancing in the Mountain State. West Virginia WIC liaisons are utilizing medical records in birthing hospitals to ensure those eligible receive …

Death of Virginia Beach inmate charged with killing father is ruled suicide

Norah Horwitz, 38, died Sunday in her cell at the Virginia Beach city jail. She was awaiting trial on second-degree murder charges for the death of her father, a well-known dentist in Great Neck Square. Originally Published: April 10, 2025 at 12:10 PM EDT

Neighbor who grabbed weapon and entered Virginia gunfight won't be charged

SPOTSYLVANIA COUNTY, Va. — As two groups of teenagers exchanged gunfire in a Spotsylvania County community Tuesday, a neighbor heard what he described as "rapid gunfire," grabbed his weapon, and walked outside, the Spotsylvania County Sheriff…

Virginia shelter warns against 'gifting' rabbits for Easter: 'Bunnies are long-term commitment'

HARRISONBURG, Va. — As Easter approaches, Virginia animal shelters are urging people to think twice about giving live rabbits as presents. Huck Nawaz, the executive director of the Rockingham-Harrisonburg SPCA, said that while bunnies make for great pets, …

Multiple Big Lots stores in southern West Virginia reopening by fall

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Multiple Big Lots stores in West Virginia will be reopening by this fall. Ten locations nationwide reopened this morning. According to the new owners of Big Lots, Variety Wholesalers, the next wave of store reopenings—roughly 55 …

Lenore Hutter, 92, of Virginia Beach

Lenore Hutter, 92, of Virginia Beach, passed away on April 3, 2025. Born on January 14, 1933, she was the daughter of the late William White and Ella Huffman White. After graduating high school, Lenore dedicated many years to Norfolk General Hospital, …