➤ Richmond: Public Utilities Director April Bingham resigned after the city’s water system failed, leaving area residents without service for days. Mayor Danny Avula, who took office this month, would not comment on whether the failure was preventable. (Details)
➤ Statewide: The Virginia Department of Corrections reported that almost 600 inmates earned a GED last year, the most since 2015. (More)
➤ Norfolk: Brad Spafford pleaded not guilty in federal court to weapons and explosives charges and also waived his right to a speedy trial. The FBI said the 36-year-old had a massive cache of explosives when he was arrested at his home in Isle of Wight last month. (Details)
➤ Woodbridge: Prince William County will break ground in April on a $26 million complex designed to centralize the county’s homeless services. The new facility is set to open in two years. (More)
➤ Richmond: Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced plans to launch a single regulatory authority for gambling. (Details)
➤ Statewide: A new year brings a new round of safety inspections. The state police unveiled a difficult-to-counterfeit inspection sticker for vehicle windows. (See the Sticker)
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