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Newly divided Virginia General Assembly kicks off session

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A newly empowered Republican majority assumed control of the...

Newly divided Virginia General Assembly kicks off session

The Mendota Trail continues to see significant progress in the ultimate goal of connecting rural Washington County (Va.) to the city of Bristol.

The Mendota Trail hit another milestone recently with the grand opening of the Benhams Crossing trestle. There was also an additional section of the trail opened that includes what enthusiasts refer to as “the cut.” The crossing was sponsored by Rick and Doreen Heppert, who frequent the area on bikes and have passed under the bridge numerous times. Both are also loyal volunteers on the Mendota Trail. “We’re very much active and we consider ourselves outdoors enthusiasts,â€...

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Virginia lawmakers are considering allowing open container districts and making delivery cocktails legal for another year as part of a package of roughly a dozen alcohol-related bills filed in this

Lawmakers also are considering allowing open container districts

Western Virginia legislators have filed bills on criminal justice reform, education, limiting the governors emergency powers and voting, among other matters ahead of Wednesdays opening of the Virginia General Assembly.

Outdoor drinking areas could offer big boost to Virginias economy and last updated 2020-12-23 23:24:41-05 HAMPTON ROADS, Va. – While it’s considered illegal in Virginia to walk around in public while drinking alcohol, a new bill could virtually change that. Virginia Del. Will Wampler (R-Abingdon) sponsors the legislation that would create what’s being called an "outdoor refreshment area." It would allow a person to, within reason, sip an alcoholic beverage outside a cafe, bar or...