Virginia Governor Ralph Northam is helping those who are battling the coronavirus. Northam donated plasma today which will help treat patients trying to fight off the virus and he is encouraging others to do the same. Q...in and donate.
The governor and his wife tested positive for COVID-19 in September. In August, the F-D-A issued an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 convalescent plasma amid the pandemic.
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A Richmond city councilmember is planning to seek out a seat in the House of Delegates. Mike Jones of the 9th District told 8News he wants to run for the 69th district currently held by Democrat Betsy Carr of Richmond. He would run as a Democrat. Police reform has been one of Jones' largest talking points as a councilman.
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The winter weather is a good reminder to stay prepared. Kathy White reports.
(CORRECTION-WRP) As millions of people are dealing with the major winter blast, Triple-A reminds Virginia drivers to be prepared if their car were to break down in the cold. Ken Grant with Triple-A says it can happen to anyone.
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He says being proactive means will keep you safe until help can arrive.
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Grant says no one expects a breakdown to happen, but everyone can be prepared for it.
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The Petersburg School District is calling off its winter sports on the schedule. The district decided yesterday to forgo the winter season, joining central Virginia systems like Richmond and Henrico (Hen-RYE-co).
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Hanover County Schools chose earlier this week to stick with the season beginning January 4th. Teams are still not allowed to practice until that time.