Attorney General Candidates Debate

Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and his Democratic challenger Jay Jones met in a strident yet civil debate at the University of Richmond. 

Jones entered the exchange facing questions about his threatening text messages, his driving habits, and the community service he was sentenced to complete.

“I am ashamed, I am embarrassed, and I am sorry,” Jones said when asked about sending violent text messages to a former colleague. “I think Virginians deserve leaders who understand when they make mistakes and are held accountable.“

Jones frequently sought to make the race about Donald Trump, saying that Miyares has failed to protect Virginians from federal overreach. Miyares repeatedly questioned whether Virginians could trust Jones.

The incumbent pointed to successful programs that he said have reduced crime and called Jones “a politician, not a prosecutor” who would not be able to pass a background check. 

The men quickly shook hands at the end of the debate.

Roanoke May Bet on a Casino

Roanoke city government leaders said they will explore the possibility of creating an entertainment district anchored around a casino.

The proposal would involve repurposing the Berglund Special Events Center, which is 54 years old.

“The goal for this project is to inspire economic growth through increased entertainment, dining, and lodging options, with a refurbished civic center drawing acts and people from all over,” Mayor Joe Cobb said.

According to the draft proposal, Roanoke would receive 6% of the first $100 million in gambling revenue generated by the project. These funds would be earmarked for neighborhoods, schools, infrastructure, and public safety.

The project would need legislative approval to move forward, which may be difficult to obtain.

‘No Kings’ Protests Tomorrow

A second round of No Kings protests is scheduled for tomorrow at thousands of locations across the country and dozens of sites around Virginia. Gov. Glenn Youngkin huddled with two members of his cabinet yesterday for a public safety preparedness briefing ahead of the events.

In the Richmond area, protesters will gather on the Capitol grounds at 1 p.m. to hear a series of speeches and then march to the campus of Virginia Commonwealth University.

The Hands Across Alexandria rally begins at 9:30 a.m. and aims to line sidewalks from Powhatan Park to Potomac Yards along Route 1. There are also several rallies throughout the day in the Hampton Roads region and at various locations around Northern Virginia.

A similar day of protests across Virginia on June 14 was peaceful except for a single incident in Culpeper, where a 21 year old allegedly drove his SUV into a crowd of protesters, hitting one person.

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➤ Richmond: State police reassured Virginians that shootings on interstate highways are becoming less common. Troopers have reported 51 interstate shootings so far this year, down from 99 in 2023 and 86 last year. (More)

➤ Blacksburg: Cristian Romo Bermejo, an undocumented student who was attending Virginia Tech, will continue to be held in ICE custody while three criminal charges against him move forward in county court. He allegedly assaulted a police officer while in custody in July. (Details)

➤ Washington, D.C.: Former President Barack Obama endorsed Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor. President Trump has yet to make an endorsement. (More)

➤ Statewide: Total spending on political ads hit record levels three weeks out from this year’s governor election. Much of that money is funding negative ads. (Details)

➤ Hurt: Ellis Lambert, a fugitive who had been considered “armed and dangerous” by Pittsylvania County authorities, surrendered and will face multiple charges. (More)

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➤ The Dominion Energy Charity Classic, a three-day, PGA Tour Champions playoff, tees off at The Country Club of Virginia’s James River Course in Richmond today. (Details)

➤ UVA men’s golf debuted as the No. 2 team in the nation in the first Division I golf rankings of the year. The Cavaliers trail only the University of Utah. (More)

➤ Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman injured her knee just hours after being told she was selected to the U.S. women’s national soccer team. She’s undergoing tests to determine the extent of the injury. (Details)

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➤ The Henrico school district hosted Challenger Day for more than 200 students. It’s an annual field trip to provide students with disabilities opportunities to participate in adaptive sports. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Department of Forestry reported it has firefighters assigned to every county in case of an emergency. Fire season lasts until Nov. 30. (More)

➤ Feeding Southwest Virginia placed a food donation box near its warehouse in Salem. It urged people to drop off non-perishable, nutritious foods. (More)

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Thursday’s Results:

What type of candy are you handing out for Halloween? 

1. Chocolate: 18%
2. Stay off my lawn!: 18%
3. Other: 17%
4. Licorice: 16%
5. Gummy Bears: 16%
6. Candy Corn: 16%

Who won the Dominion Energy Charity Classic golf tournament last year?

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