Virginia's sales tax holiday weekend to start Friday
Virginia's sales tax holiday starts Friday, but the usual back-to-school shopping rush may be a bust thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and most school districts opting to start the school year virtually. Even so, businesses are gearing up and hoping for the best.
Virginia's sales tax holiday starts Friday, but the usual back-to-school shopping rush may be a bust thanks to the coronavirus pandemic and most school districts opting to start the school year virtually. Even so, businesses are gearing up and hoping for the best.
No masks, no distance: Coronavirus pandemic wedding horrors for vendors
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.
Now that weddings have slowly cranked up under a patchwork of ever-shifting state and local restrictions, horror stories from vendors are rolling in.
'Too many are selfish': US nears 5 million coronavirus cases
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
The nation has recorded more than 155,000 dead in a little more than six months and is fast approaching an almost off-the-charts 5 million COVID-19 infections.
'Not a hoax': 2 COVID-19 patients who received double-lung transplants describe harrowing experiences
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
One of the patients, a healthy 28-year-old woman, said she had not even left home amid the pandemic prior to contracting the virus.
Kings Dominion to remain closed for rest of 2020 due to coronavirus pandemic
Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, will remain closed for the rest of the year due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Kings Dominion in Doswell, Virginia, will remain closed for the rest of the year due to challenges surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, officials announced Tuesday.
Majority of Millennials, Gen Z wear masks in public, survey suggests
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
A recent survey suggests that a majority of Millennials and Gen. Z are wearing face masks in public.
‘Shame on all of you’: Obituary blames politicians and 'selfish people' for man’s COVID-19 death
The obituary called out the “ignorant, self centered and selfish people” who refused to follow advice of medical experts amid the pandemic.
The obituary called out the “ignorant, self centered and selfish people” who refused to follow advice of medical experts amid the pandemic.
Wave of evictions expected as moratoriums end in many states
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic.
Exclusive: Seat Pleasant furloughs or cuts hours for nearly a fourth of its staff
The small city of Seat Pleasant has furloughed nearly one-fourth of its staff due to the impact of the pandemic on its revenue, according to the acting chief executive of the city.
The small city of Seat Pleasant has furloughed nearly one-fourth of its staff due to the impact of the pandemic on its revenue, according to the acting chief executive of the city.
Arlington passes sidewalk spacing legislation; violators face $100 fine
The Arlington County Board has passed an emergency order restricting pedestrians from walking in groups larger than three on public sidewalks.
The Arlington County Board has passed an emergency order restricting pedestrians from walking in groups larger than three on public sidewalks.
CDC forecast shows nearly 20,000 more Americans could die of COVID-19 by Aug. 22
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
The ensemble forecast uses predictions from 32 different groups about the U.S. virus death toll over the next four weeks.
New research suggests children may ‘potentially be important drivers’ of COVID-19 spread
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
Researchers said their data was limited to the detection of viral nucleic acid, or viral RNA, which represents pieces of the coronavirus genetic makeup, but is different from the virus itself.
260 Gwinnett County school employees not working due to positive COVID-19 tests, exposure
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Around 260 Gwinnett County Public Schools employees have either tested positive for COVID-19 or are quarantining due to exposure, officials say.
Florida vacation may have landed Georgia dad in ICU with COVID-19 complications
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
Christy and Ed Rosell has spent months staying home trying not to get infected with the novel coronavirus. By June, the couple and their kids were ready for a vacation in Florida. That is where, they believe, the virus found them.
‘You are not immune’: Birx warns rural US residents, says country is in ‘new phase’ of pandemic
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx, coordinator of the White House coronavirus task force, warned that the novel coronavirus has spread to both rural and urban communities and that the U.S. is entering a “new phase” of the pandemic.
Progress slow on coronavirus relief bill as negotiations continue
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Negotiations on a huge COVID-19 relief bill are set to resume, but the path forward promises to be challenging.
Johns Hopkins interactive tool shows how state shutdowns, reopenings may have affected COVID-19 cases, deaths
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
The tool allows users to see when a particular state initiated a restriction, closing or opening measure from late January to early August.
Maryland Governor’s order overrides Montgomery County plan to keep private schools closed
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an order on Monday overriding a Montgomery County COVID-19 restriction that would close private schools until October.
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued an order on Monday overriding a Montgomery County COVID-19 restriction that would close private schools until October.
Don't wear a mask in Houston, receive $250 fine
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
The citation for not wearing a face covering in public as outlined in the Texas mask mandate comes with a $250 fine.
Delta flight turns around after 2 passengers refuse to wear coronavirus masks
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.
The flight was departing from Detroit to Atlanta.