Virginia Recalling Specialty License Plates With Confederate Flag
It remains unclear how quickly the Department of Motor Vehicles will recall the approximately 1,700 Confederate license plates issued throughout the commonwealth.
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Judge Says Virginia Can Refuse To Issue Confederate License Plates
Citing a June U.S. Supreme Court ruling, the federal judge effectively vacated a 14-year-old state injunction that prohibited officials from refusing to issue such plates.
5 Things You Should Know About Jim Gilmore
Ex-Gov. Jim Gilmore, R-Va., is the 15th Republican to get in the presidential race. He's an Army veteran, speaks German, played the clarinet competitively and loves Pizza Hut and Miller Genuine Draft.
Former Virginia Gov. McDonnell's Conviction Affirmed By Appeals Court
After the ruling, Bob McDonnell said he never violated his oath of office; his lawyers say they'll continue to fight the conviction.
Virginia's Pamunkey Tribe Granted Federal Recognition
The Native Americans had contact with earliest English settlers and included Pocahontas among their members.
States Fund Pregnancy Centers That Discourage Abortion
A growing number of states are giving public money to crisis pregnancy centers. But the centers are unregulated, and abortion rights groups accuse them of coercing women with misinformation.
Virginia's Former First Lady Maureen McDonnell Sentenced To 1 Year In Prison
Last fall, a federal jury found McDonnell and her husband guilty in a corruption trial that hinged on taking gifts and loans from a vitamin entrepreneur in exchange for favors.
Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell Gets 2 Years In Prison
McDonnell and his wife, Maureen, were convicted in September on several charges of corruption while he was in office. McDonnell must report to prison next month.
Christmas Tree Farmers Invest Long-Term In The Holiday Spirit
Americans buy 25 million Christmas trees every year. They're slow-growing crops, but the trees can be a smart investment for small farmers like the Carroll family in Louisa, Va.