SNAP Set to Restart

The Virginia Department of Social Services announced that it will begin paying some SNAP benefits starting today.

The agency expects to pay out about two-thirds of the regular level of benefits this month. About 850,000 Virginians rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Last week, the state launched the Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance (VENA) program to fill the gap left by the federal government’s suspension of SNAP spending. Gov. Glenn Youngkin paused VENA this week after President Trump ordered states to “immediately undo” their ad hoc food benefit programs.

It is not clear whether the SNAP program will be fully funded for December.

Greensville Inmate Killed

An inmate at the Greensville Correctional Center was killed early Tuesday, apparently by a cellmate.

The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) reported that prison guards responded to a call on Tuesday morning and found one prisoner on top of another. The guards attempted to provide life-saving measures, but the inmate was pronounced dead by a doctor at 4:30 a.m.

The victim has not been officially identified. However, a family member told local journalists that he was 42-year-old Prince Brooks, a man with ties to Charlottesville.  

Officials described the incident as isolated. “Greensville Correctional Center is secure and there is no active threat to corrections team members or the inmate population,” VADOC said. 

Northern Lights Glow Across Virginia

The northern lights made an appearance across large swaths of the Virginia sky this week.

Eruptions of energy from the sun, known as coronal mass ejections or solar wind, are reaching Earth and impacting the planet’s magnetic field, delivering stunning displays of the northern lights, or aurora borealis, across the U.S.

The sun is reportedly at the maximum phase of its 11-year activity cycle, which is boosting the celestial show. The northern lights may remain visible tonight, depending on weather conditions.

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➤ Statewide: New data from Virginia Commonwealth University shows that 70% of drug-related deaths in Virginia in 2023 were preventable and that evidence-based opioid care could save Virginia communities $5.2 billion in the future. (Details)

➤ Bealeton: Six newborn puppies were found abandoned in a shoebox near railroad tracks. The dogs are being cared for by the Fauquier SPCA. (More) 

➤ Richmond: The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles plans to set aside a parking space outside of at least 16 locations for those who have earned a Purple Heart. (More)

➤ Statewide: A report from the non-profit group Good Jobs First shows that Virginia offers some of the most generous tax breaks in the country for data centers, and that the Commonwealth does not report which companies are getting the benefits or how much they cost. (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach: The Virginia Department of Health closed parts of Broad Bay to shellfish harvesting through the end of the month after raw sewage was accidentally released into the waters. (Details)

➤ Fauquier County: The Sheriff’s office is seeking information about nine masked individuals who were captured on video piling out of a car and breaking into a commercial building near Warrenton. (Video)

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➤ The Washington Capitals visit the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers tonight, coming off a road win over the Carolina Hurricanes. (Preview)

➤ UVA dropped five spots in this week’s College Football Playoff rankings, falling out of the championship bracket. It’s unknown whether the Cavaliers will have quarterback Chandler Morris when they visit Duke on Saturday, following his injury last week. (More)

➤ James Madison football commit Ben Whitver set the Virginia high school record for receiving yards in a career at 3,501. The senior also set his school’s record for receptions (14) and yards (257) in a single game during his record-breaking performance. (Details)

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➤ An anonymous donor vowed to match every dollar contributed to UVA’s Baseball Enhancement Fund, up to a total of $1 million by the start of the season. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Beach National Golf Club is for sale. Proposals are due by Nov. 21. (More)

➤ Knight Federal Solutions captured the 2025 Virginia Values Veterans Governor’s Award in the Medium Business Category. (Details)

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➤ Harrisonburg was named the No. 2 American city for suffering from seasonal depression, according to a study by the counseling group Thriveworks. (Details)

➤ Reenactors will recreate the Skirmish at Kemps Landing, an early Revolutionary War battle in what is now Virginia Beach, this Saturday at City View Park. (More)

➤ Resolved to Live and Die, a documentary that debuts on Sunday, tells the story of the pivotal role that Southwest Virginia played in the Revolution. (Details)

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Wednesday’s Results:

What’s your favorite kind of pet? 

1. Dog: 24%
2. Both!: 20%
3. Cat: 19%
4. None: 19%
5. Other: 18%

How many students made up the first class at VMI?

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