Gregory S. Schneider, The Washington Post Published 2:57 pm PDT, Monday, September 17, 2018 Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks after taking office on Jan. 13 in Richmond. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks after taking office on Jan. 13 in Richmond. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Salwan Georges. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Salwan Georges. Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks after taking office on Jan. 13 in Richmond. Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam speaks after taking office on Jan. 13 in Richmond. Photo: Washington Post Photo By Salwan Georges. Cost of coastal Virginia's near-miss from Hurricane Florence could be $75 million 1 / 1 Back to Gallery RICHMOND, Va. - Hurricane … [Read more...] about Cost of coastal Virginia’s near-miss from Hurricane Florence could be $75 million
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Ex-Virginia Tech student heads to trial in girl’s death
Updated 6:57 am PDT, Monday, September 17, 2018 FILE - This January 2016 file photo provided by Blacksburg Police Department, in Virginia, shows Natalie Keepers, a former Virginia Tech student who was arrested in connection with the death of 13-year-old Nicole Lovell. Jury began Monday, Sept. 17, 2018, in Keepers' trial. (Blacksburg Police Department via AP, File) less FILE - This January 2016 file photo provided by Blacksburg Police Department, in Virginia, shows Natalie Keepers, a former Virginia Tech student who was arrested in connection with the death of 13-year-old ... more Photo: AP Photo: AP Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 FILE - This January 2016 file photo provided by Blacksburg Police Department, in Virginia, shows Natalie Keepers, a former Virginia Tech student who was arrested in connection … [Read more...] about Ex-Virginia Tech student heads to trial in girl’s death
Gas company linked to explosions in Massachusetts, West Virginia, Ohio
In the three Massachusetts communities rocked by a series of devastating gas fires and explosions, residents are running out of patience, with their fingers pointed at Columbia Gas. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) announced they were investigating the company. "We will be looking at their record keeping, their procedural compliance, their procedures, their training, the oversight of their contractors," NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt said. Government records reveal at least three other serious explosions in Massachusetts, West Virginia and Ohio that are all linked to Columbia Gas. The company a subsidiary of NiSource, a utility company that serves more than three million customers in seven states. A technician who punctured a gas line was to blame for this 2012 blast in Springfield that destroyed a nightclub and damaged nearly a dozen other buildings and injured 17 people. "It looked like Armageddon": Deadly gas blasts destroy homes, spark fires In West Virginia, … [Read more...] about Gas company linked to explosions in Massachusetts, West Virginia, Ohio
Former Virginia governor heading to Iowa
Laura Vozzella, The Washington Post Published 3:11 pm PDT, Friday, September 14, 2018 "None of us can afford to sit on the sidelines when the heart and soul of our country is on the line," Terry McAuliffe said in a written statement announcing his plans to visit Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday. He is the former governor of Virginia. "That's why I'm coming to Iowa to make sure our Democratic grassroots are fired up and ready for this fight." less "None of us can afford to sit on the sidelines when the heart and soul of our country is on the line," Terry McAuliffe said in a written statement announcing his plans to visit Des Moines, Iowa, on Tuesday. He ... more Photo: Photo By Timothy C. Wright For The Washington Post Photo: Photo By Timothy C. Wright For The Washington Post Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 … [Read more...] about Former Virginia governor heading to Iowa
West Virginia Bishop Resigns Just Moments Before Pope Francis Announces Sex Abuse Inquiry
World Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of West Virginia bishop Michael Bransfield ahead of an inquiry into clerical sex abuse. Bransfield faces accusations of sexually harassing adults, and in 2012 he was accused of having sex with a minor, claims which he has denied. Bransfield tendered his resignation as all bishops do when they reach 75, although this is usually rejected by the pontiff and the bishop continues to serve. However, just as a group of American cardinals had arrived at the Vatican to discuss on Thursday the clerical sexual abuse crisis with Pope Francis, the resignation was accepted by the pontiff, Vox reported. Recommended Slideshows 76 The Most Powerful Military Forces in the World 59 The 25 Most Powerful Passports in the World 61 Every World Press Photo Winner Ever: 60 Images That Define Our World Bishop Michael J. Bransfield waves to parishioners during a mass at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Whitesville, West … [Read more...] about West Virginia Bishop Resigns Just Moments Before Pope Francis Announces Sex Abuse Inquiry