Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1942, sportscaster Marty Brennaman was born in Portsmouth. He became the iconic radio voice of the Cincinnati Reds from 1974 to 2019 and was renowned for his candid style and signature “This one belongs to the Reds!” call. He earned the Ford C. Frick Award in 2000 and partnered with Joe Nuxhall for many years.

A new salary transparency law has taken effect across Virginia. Learn more in Top Stories, then take our poll to let us know what you think of it.

Depending on when you claim, picking the wrong time to start collecting Social Security could cost you tens of thousands of dollars over a lifetime. Yet most Americans rush the decision instead of running the numbers. Where does your break-even age fit into it? What about your spouse’s check, or the paycheck you’re still earning? In today’s episode of The Flyover Podcast, Ayla breaks down the three claiming options on the table and the one number that reveals which path actually fits your plan. So do you know which of the three is right for you? Tune in here!

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KC Coach’s Wife Shot by Son at VA Home

Mia Bieniemy, wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, was shot multiple times Sunday night at the family’s home in Ashburn. The 57-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition after suffering serious injuries to her chest and arm, according to sources and police.

Their 27-year-old son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding, use of a firearm in the commission of a felony, and discharging a firearm inside a dwelling. He is being held without bond as the Loudoun County investigation continues.

Eric Bieniemy left the Chiefs training camp and missed Monday’s practice. Coach Andy Reid expressed support for the family, saying Mia Bieniemy is stable and that pass-game coordinator Joe Bleymaier will handle duties in the interim, with no timetable set for Eric Bieniemy’s return.

VA’s Pay Transparency Law Takes Effect

A new state law now requires Virginia employers to include a salary range in job postings and bars them from asking applicants about their pay history.

The rules took effect July 1, cover public and internal postings, and set no minimum employer size, putting Virginia among 13 states with pay-transparency requirements. Gov. Abigail Spanberger said the salary history ban may matter most, since it keeps a candidate’s past pay from becoming the starting point for negotiations.

Sponsored by Sen. Jennifer Boysko, D, Fairfax, and Del. Michelle Maldonado, D, Manassas, the law allows the attorney general to seek fines up to $1,000 for a first violation and $5,000 for later ones.

The Virginia Chamber of Commerce said employers are updating hiring practices and seeking guidance.

Hollywood Heads to Hampton Roads

The feature film America’s Favorite, starring Dane DeHaan of Oppenheimer and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, will begin shooting across Hampton Roads this summer.

Executive producer Stephen Israel, who shot three earlier features in Hampton Roads, said its mix of locations and professional crews make it his favorite place to work.

DeHaan plays a reporter-turned-TV host who tries to revive his career by solving unsolved murders during a live broadcast, only to find the network’s mogul at the center of the story.

Producers chose Virginia with help from the Virginia Film Office, and plan to hire local crews and vendors. The production qualifies for a Virginia film tax credit or grant tied to hiring Virginia workers and promoting tourism.

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➤ Statewide: Early voting in Virginia’s primary is running behind 2024, with roughly 15,000 fewer votes cast on the Democrat side and 10,500 fewer on the Republican side. (More)

➤ Also Statewide: Several Virginia localities are scrapping “by right” rules that allow data centers to be built without local approval, giving communities more say over projects that increasingly compete for land, power, and water. (More)

➤ Loudoun County: Virginia ferry co-owner Chuck Kuhn donated White’s Ferry, the store lease, and related equipment to Maryland’s Montgomery County for $1.5 million in landing property, paving the way to reopen the Potomac River crossing after six years. (More)

➤ Blacksburg: Owen Anderson, 37, faces kidnapping and child-abduction charges in Wisconsin after authorities say he held a Milwaukee teenager captive at his Blacksburg home for nearly four years, until she was found in May. (More)

➤ Richmond: Several malfunctioning fireworks collapsed and fired horizontally instead of skyward during the postgame fireworks at CarMax Park, scattering Flying Squirrels fans. The team has since changed its fireworks setup. (Watch Videos)

➤ Chesterfield County: Construction is on track to finish next year on the 340,000-square-foot West Ridge High School and a $60 million road linking Westerleigh Parkway and Duval Road in the county’s growing western end. (More)

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➤ Incoming Liberty golfer Noah Maclauchlan won the U.S. Junior Amateur Championship after entering the field as an alternate, earning a spot in the 2027 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach. (More)

➤ The Washington Commanders fired tight ends coach Ben Steele today, two days before training camp opens. Steele was arrested on June 7 on suspicion of driving while intoxicated and had been on leave since. (More)

➤ The Washington Capitals will finish the 2026-27 season against the Flyers in Philadelphia, which could mean Alex Ovechkin could play his final NHL game away from Washington. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: MLB | Tennis | Soccer

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➤ Henry County will waive residential building fees through July 2028 for projects of $100,000 or more, seeking to boost local housing amid job growth and many workers living outside the area. (More)

➤ Mungo Homes and Eastwood Homes have started building the first houses in Arcadia West, the 500-lot opening phase of an 800-home development off Willson Road in Varina, with move-ins expected this fall. (More)

➤ More than 20 restaurants drew crowds during Norfolk’s summer Restaurant Week, held July 20-26, serving prix-fixe lunches, brunches, and dinners meant to fill tables and showcase the city’s food scene. (More)

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➤ NFL quarterback Tyrod Taylor came home for his seventh annual T-2 Community Day, drawing hundreds for a day of youth football, giveaways, and community events in the city where he grew up. (More)

➤ World War II Navy veteran Jack Cassell turned 100 on July 25, celebrating at Mission BBQ in Roanoke, where U.S. Rep. Ben Cline, R, presented him with a birthday letter marking his service and long life. (More)

➤ The Saltwater Cowboys will swim Chincoteague’s wild ponies from Assateague Island across the channel to Chincoteague on Wednesday, marking the 101st annual Pony Swim amid huge crowds. (See Photos)

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➤ Rushing the Social Security claiming decision could cost retirees tens of thousands over a lifetime, so which choice makes sense for you? (Listen Now)

➤ Gunfire erupted at a crowded Seattle food festival, leaving three dead and forcing thousands of visitors to flee. (Hear Episode)

➤ Authorities say a Secret Service agent took part in a fraternity hazing that nearly killed a University of Miami pledge. (Listen Now)