Thursday, April 3, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1865, former slaves in Richmond celebrated emancipation day when Confederate troops fled, leaving the city to the Union forces. President Abraham Lincoln rode triumphantly through town the next day.

Six Virginians were named to the latest Forbes’ billionaires list. See who made the cut in Et Cetera.

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March for Life Held in Richmond

Around 2,000 people gathered at the Capitol in Richmond on Wednesday for the 7th Annual Virginia March for Life, one of the largest anti-abortion demonstrations in the state. The event also featured guest speakers and prayer.

“We stand for life, and how can it ever be wrong to stand for life?” Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears asked during her keynote address. Others spoke out against efforts to add abortion rights to the Virginia constitution.

A group of 100 Liberty University students led the march to show support for pro-life legislation, a long-standing tradition of the student body.

Lynchburg Parents Protest School Closing

Several Lynchburg parents urged the school board to reconsider its decision to close TC Miller Elementary School. Three parents and staff members voiced concerns during a meeting on Tuesday evening.

“The uncertainty of what this school is facing not only jeopardizes the academic performance of those students, but the relationships and bonds they have made during their time here,” parent Leticia Rodriguez said.

TC Miller has been on the chopping block for several years. The school board previously voted to close the school in 2023, then decided against it in 2024. Now they’ve voted to close it again in response to declining enrollment.

Under the current plan, the school would be converted to a pre-K-only facility, and current students would be redistributed between two nearby elementary schools.

Virginia Sites Designated Historic Landmarks

Nine sites around the state were recently designated as Virginia Landmarks. The honorees include restaurants, houses, schools, a locomotive, and a YMCA.

A community of oceanfront Craftsman-style dwellings built between 1913 and 1928 made the list with the addition of the 37th Street Cottages Historic District in Virginia Beach.

One new landmark, the Little Valley School—a two-room schoolhouse in Carroll County built in 1929—served as a white school during segregation.

Also honored was the Norfolk & Western Class “A” No. 1218 Locomotive, on view at the Virginia Museum of Transportation in Roanoke. The coal-burning locomotive was one of the last steam engines built.

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➤ Statewide: A state audit found that Virginia State Parks had not been inspected in years and had over $360 million in delayed maintenance. Some projects have been put off for more than 10 years. (More)

➤ Richmond: Funding for Richmond’s zero-fare bus rides is set to expire in June. Almost 11 million riders used the service this year, an increase of 14% over the year before. (More)

➤ Pittsylvania County: Mountain Valley Pipeline faces opposition to its plan to expand its natural gas pipeline 31 miles through Pittsylvania County into North Carolina. Opponents argue that the project is unnecessary and harmful to the environment. (More)

➤ Blacksburg: Virginia Tech researchers played a key role in helping Sinclair Broadcast Group secure Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval to fly drones over people and moving vehicles—marking the first time a media company has met FAA standards rather than relying on a waiver. (More)

➤ Madison County: An injured hiker was rescued from Old Rag Mountain in Shenandoah National Park on Monday. The woman, 67, was evacuated by medical helicopter. (More)

➤ Abingdon: Authorities are reinvestigating a February incident where a vehicle crashed into an Abingdon hospital’s emergency room to attempt to rule out any connection to terrorist threats. (More)

➤ The Washington Capitals beat the Boston Bruins 4-3 Tuesday night, ending a three-game losing streak for the Caps. (More)

➤ The Virginia Cavaliers men’s and women’s track teams travel to the 2025 Colonial Relays in Williamsburg today. As the season begins, the men are ranked No. 11 and the women No. 19 nationally. (Updates)

➤ The Virginia Tech women’s golf team won the team title at the Ironwood Invitational on Tuesday, its second win of the season. (More)

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➤ Suffolk-based TowneBank completed its merger with Village Bank and Trust Financial Corp. on Tuesday, strengthening its presence in Richmond. (More)

➤ The Bon Secours healthcare system and health insurance provider Cigna have reached an agreement ensuring that over 30,000 Virginians can continue to receive in-network care at Bon Secours facilities. (More)

➤ Wawa, a convenience store chain, announced plans to open locations in Roanoke and Salem in 2026. The company also held a groundbreaking ceremony earlier this year for a Lynchburg location. (More)

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➤ Six Virginians were named to Forbes’ 39th annual World Billionaires list on Tuesday, including Jacqueline and Pamela Mars of Mars Inc., known for its candy and pet food. (Details)

➤ The mother of a 2-year-old who escaped his West Point daycare and ran into the road in March released security footage of the event. The child was uninjured. (Watch Video)

➤ King Jefe, a pit bull, defeated 100 other dogs in a climbing contest in Windsor, setting the record at 11 feet 10 inches. He’s now in training to perform water rescues. (See Photos)

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