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Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 10 points, Jones falls behind Miyares in final Roanoke College poll before 2025 election
Read full article: Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 10 points, Jones falls behind Miyares in final Roanoke College poll before 2025 electionRoanoke College released a poll on Oct. 30 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates and who they would vote for.
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia on Election Day
Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Virginia on Election DayVirginia will elect its first woman as governor as Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democratic U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger look to replace term-limited Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin.
One-on-One: Jason Miyares Talks Vision for Virginia
Read full article: One-on-One: Jason Miyares Talks Vision for Virginia10 News Anchor Abbie Coleman sat down one-on-one with both candidates for attorney general. She met with Republican candidate Jason Miyares to discuss his vision for Virginia and why he believes he’s the right person for the job.
VCU Wilder School Center study highlights impact of Ceasefire Virginia on violent crime rates
Read full article: VCU Wilder School Center study highlights impact of Ceasefire Virginia on violent crime ratesA closer look at the numbers in the four Ceasefire Virginia communities in our region shows a mixed picture.
Jay Jones, Jason Miyares prepare for first and only attorney general debate in Virginia
Read full article: Jay Jones, Jason Miyares prepare for first and only attorney general debate in VirginiaWith less than a month until election day, Virginia’s attorney general candidates are finally set to face off.
Trump's GOP seizes on violent rhetoric from Virginia AG candidate as high-stakes elections loom
Read full article: Trump's GOP seizes on violent rhetoric from Virginia AG candidate as high-stakes elections loomRepublicans have seized on recently unearthed violent rhetoric from Virginia’s Democratic candidate for attorney general in a bid to re-shape the state’s governor’s race — and tarnish the Democratic Party nationally.
Democrat in Virginia attorney general race apologizes for 2022 texts depicting political violence
Read full article: Democrat in Virginia attorney general race apologizes for 2022 texts depicting political violenceVirginia’s Democratic candidate for attorney general has been widely condemned for text messages from 2022 that revealed him suggesting that a prominent Republican get “two bullets to the head.”.
National voices criticize Jay Jones following controversial text messages sent in 2022
Read full article: National voices criticize Jay Jones following controversial text messages sent in 2022Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general, has faced criticism from both parties after allegedly sending controversial text messages to Republican State Del. Carrie Coyner in 2022.
Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James
Read full article: Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia JamesPresident Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Lindsey Halligan as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Virginia’s Attorney General Miyares launches investigation into insulin pricing
Read full article: Virginia’s Attorney General Miyares launches investigation into insulin pricingVirginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, announced Tuesday his office is investigating whether manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have artificially inflated prices while “deceiving consumers”. His office said in a press release the probe could uncover violations of the state’s Consumer Protection Act.
Attorney General Miyares hosts roundtable to combat human trafficking in Montgomery County
Read full article: Attorney General Miyares hosts roundtable to combat human trafficking in Montgomery CountyVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares hosted a roundtable with the Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday in an effort to collaborate with local leaders to combat human trafficking.
Politics on Parade: Candidates gather for Buena Vista Labor Day Festival
Read full article: Politics on Parade: Candidates gather for Buena Vista Labor Day FestivalThis is the first time in over a decade that all six statewide candidates for office have attended and spoken to voters about why they should elect them this coming November.
VA AG Miyares determines Roanoke College discriminated against female athletes after transgender woman joins swim team
Read full article: VA AG Miyares determines Roanoke College discriminated against female athletes after transgender woman joins swim teamVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares found on Monday that Roanoke College discriminated against female student-athletes on the basis of sex.
Grand jury indicts 6 inmates for stabbing correctional officers at Wallens Ridge State Prison
Read full article: Grand jury indicts 6 inmates for stabbing correctional officers at Wallens Ridge State PrisonA Grand Jury has indicted six gang-affiliated inmates for a violent attack on three correctional officers at Wallen Ridge State Prison.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares talks crime trends in roundtable with Roanoke law enforcement officials
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares talks crime trends in roundtable with Roanoke law enforcement officialsVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares visited Roanoke on Friday afternoon to hold a roundtable discussion with various law enforcement officials from across Roanoke Valley, speaking with the group on numerous topics, including crime trends and what the officers had seen while patrolling the streets.
Virginia judge bars Youngkin's university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats
Read full article: Virginia judge bars Youngkin's university board appointments rejected by Senate DemocratsA judge has ordered that eight university board members tapped by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin should be removed from their posts.
Democratic nominee Jay Jones secures nomination as Attorney General
Read full article: Democratic nominee Jay Jones secures nomination as Attorney GeneralFormer Del. Jay Jones will look to be the face of legal resistance to President Donald Trump in Virginia after winning Tuesday’s closely watched Democratic state primary for attorney general.
Virginia Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Democratic Primary results on June 17, 2025
Read full article: Virginia Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General Democratic Primary results on June 17, 2025Here’s your one-stop shop for the three statewide races in the June 17, 2025, primary election.
AG Miyares co-leads multi-state effort to lift temporary deportation block on alleged Venezuelan gang members
Read full article: AG Miyares co-leads multi-state effort to lift temporary deportation block on alleged Venezuelan gang membersVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares and South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson are spearheading an amicus brief.
Governor Glenn Youngkin holds conference regarding human trafficking in Virginia
Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin holds conference regarding human trafficking in VirginiaGovernor Glenn Youngkin held a conference on Thursday in order to highlight Operation Silence Shattered, an anti-human trafficking initiative that is intended to raise awareness and protect possible victims. It is also intended to push legislation that is aimed at ending human trafficking.
Spanberger and Earle-Sears want to make history in Virginia. But voters have election exhaustion
Read full article: Spanberger and Earle-Sears want to make history in Virginia. But voters have election exhaustionDemocratic former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears are picking up steam in their bids to be Virginia's next governor.
Attorney General’s Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across Virginia
Read full article: Attorney General’s Operation Ceasefire credited for decrease in violent crime across VirginiaAttorney General Jason Miyares said from 2022-23, the number of murders decreased by 17% across the commonwealth.
WATCH: AG Miyares provides an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in our region
Read full article: WATCH: AG Miyares provides an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in our regionAttorney General Jason Miyares provided an update on Operation Ceasefire’s impact on crime in parts of our area.
Jury in Natural Bridge Zoo trial decides state justified in seizing 71 animals
Read full article: Jury in Natural Bridge Zoo trial decides state justified in seizing 71 animalsA jury has decided the state was justified in seizing 71 out of 100 animals they took during a search at Natural Bridge Zoo last December.
ACLU responds to Attorney General Jason Miyares’ letter to limit Enhanced Earned Sentence Credits program
Read full article: ACLU responds to Attorney General Jason Miyares’ letter to limit Enhanced Earned Sentence Credits programAttorney General Jason Miyares claims a program that releases people earlier who served time is costing taxpayers more money and claims the program is dangerous.
Virginia Attorney General Miyares sues NCAA over NIL restrictions
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General Miyares sues NCAA over NIL restrictionsVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares, alongside Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, filed an antitrust lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
Political expert gives insight on Texas border tensions
Read full article: Political expert gives insight on Texas border tensionsThe United States Supreme Court ruled the National Guard can keep cutting razor wire at the border, but Texas Governor Greg Abbott continues to find ways to block the border and this is leading to rising tensions.
WATCH: Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin to announce fentanyl awareness campaign launch
Read full article: WATCH: Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin to announce fentanyl awareness campaign launchVirginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin has announced the launch of a fentanyl awareness campaign that’s aimed at shedding light on the dangers of opioid use and lethal fentanyl in the Commonwealth.
‘We need help’: Att. Gen. calls on businesses to help fight human trafficking
Read full article: ‘We need help’: Att. Gen. calls on businesses to help fight human traffickingVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares believes local businesses can be part of the solution to addressing human trafficking in the Commonwealth.
Virginia Attorney General hires law firm to represent James Madison in bowl eligibility dispute
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General hires law firm to represent James Madison in bowl eligibility disputeThe Virginia Attorney General has hired a law firm to represent James Madison University regarding the NCAA’s decision Wednesday night not to grant the Dukes a waiver from a rule that prevents the unbeaten No. 18 football team from an automatic bowl berth.
Virginia Attorney General Miyares finalizes external review of UVA shooting
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General Miyares finalizes external review of UVA shootingVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced the conclusion of an external review of the events that led up to the deadly UVA shooting on school grounds in Nov. 2022.
Virginia Attorney General’s office working through Blue Ridge Rock Fest complaints
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General’s office working through Blue Ridge Rock Fest complaints10 News reached out to Attorney General Jason Miyares’ office to ask if it had been made aware of the concerns surrounding Blue Ridge Rock Fest, regarding safety, unsanitary conditions, and more.
Virginia Attorney General discusses ‘Operation Ceasefire,’ resources for localities plagued by gun violence
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General discusses ‘Operation Ceasefire,’ resources for localities plagued by gun violenceVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said Operation Ceasefire focuses on gang prevention, prosecuting repeat, violent offenders and a witness protection program.
Lynchburg officials, citizens react to proposed city budget
Read full article: Lynchburg officials, citizens react to proposed city budgetLynchburg homeowners will be paying less in real estate taxes, after a new rate of 89 cents was approved by the City Council on Tuesday night, and some are reacting to what this could mean for the proposed budget.
Virginia Governor bans Tiktok, WeChat on state devices, state-run Wi-Fi
Read full article: Virginia Governor bans Tiktok, WeChat on state devices, state-run Wi-FiGovernor Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of Tiktok and WeChat, along with other Chinese-owned apps and websites, on state-owned devices and state-run wireless internet networks.
Att. Gen. Miyares announces more than $10B from agreements with CVS, Walgreens
Read full article: Att. Gen. Miyares announces more than $10B from agreements with CVS, WalgreensNow, the agreement’s terms will go to the states for their review, and each state will have until the end of 2022 to join, officials said.
Virginia Attorney General selects special counsel to review UVA shooting
Read full article: Virginia Attorney General selects special counsel to review UVA shootingVirginia Attorney General Jason Miyares has announced the selection of the special counsel that will conduct the external review of the events surrounding the deadly shooting on UVA grounds last month.
Att. Gen., Roanoke City Sheriff join forces to protect senior citizens from scams
Read full article: Att. Gen., Roanoke City Sheriff join forces to protect senior citizens from scamsTRIAD is a program made up of local law enforcement, senior citizens and agencies that focus on protecting seniors from crime.
Att. Gen. Jason Miyares tours Straight Street Ministries in Roanoke
Read full article: Att. Gen. Jason Miyares tours Straight Street Ministries in RoanokeAttorney General Jason Miyares toured where the organization serves hot meals, offers a safe place for kids to hang out and resources for teen parents.
Virginia lawmakers, officials react to UVA shooting that left 3 dead, 2 injured
Read full article: Virginia lawmakers, officials react to UVA shooting that left 3 dead, 2 injuredSeveral local and state politicians are offering their condolences following a shooting at UVA that left three people dead and two hurt.
Dominion, AG reach proposed agreement in offshore wind case
Read full article: Dominion, AG reach proposed agreement in offshore wind caseDominion Energy has agreed to implement several consumer protections in connection with its massive offshore wind project under a proposed agreement with the office of the Virginia attorney general and other parties.
Consumer alert warns parents of copycat THC edibles ahead of Halloween
Read full article: Consumer alert warns parents of copycat THC edibles ahead of HalloweenAs Halloween nears, Attorney General Jason Miyares is warning parents and guardians to look out for Copycat tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) laced edibles.
Gov. Youngkin announces ‘Bold Blue Line’ initiative to combat violent crime
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin announces ‘Bold Blue Line’ initiative to combat violent crimeGov. Glenn Youngkin was joined by Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears, Att. Gen. Jason Miyares, and dozens of local elected officials and law enforcement in Norfolk as he announced a new initiative to combat the rise in crime in Virginia.
Virginia AG punts investigation of child abuse allegations
Read full article: Virginia AG punts investigation of child abuse allegationsThe office of Virginia's attorney general has handed off jurisdiction in a long-running investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct and other abuses at a hospital that serves vulnerable children.
Attorney General Miyares announces Task Force to cut down on scam calls
Read full article: Attorney General Miyares announces Task Force to cut down on scam callsOn Tuesday, Miyares announced that Virginia is joining a nationwide Anti-Robocall Litigation Task Force.The force’s purpose is to investigate and take legal action against the telecommunications companies responsible for bringing a majority of foreign robocalls into the United States, according to the release.
AG Miyares joins 22 attorney generals in lawsuit against US agency’s new LGBTQ school guidance
Read full article: AG Miyares joins 22 attorney generals in lawsuit against US agency’s new LGBTQ school guidanceMore than 20 Republican attorneys general filed a lawsuit Tuesday against President Joe Biden's administration over a Department of Agriculture school meal program that prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
People in prison expecting an early release, staying behind bars because of a budget amendment
Read full article: People in prison expecting an early release, staying behind bars because of a budget amendmentPeople are upset and want to see a change to the budget amendment that the General Assembly passed which keeps more than 500 people from getting released.
Attorney General Miyares visits Lynchburg pregnancy center after vandalism
Read full article: Attorney General Miyares visits Lynchburg pregnancy center after vandalismAs state leaders continue the search for the vandals, they’re taking action to keep other pregnancy centers around the Commonwealth safe.
Marijuana leading cause of ER visits for children, copycat products raise concern
Read full article: Marijuana leading cause of ER visits for children, copycat products raise concernOn Wednesday, Attorney General Jason Miyares announced that starting July 1, copycat THC products will be illegal in Virginia.
Judges toss suit seeking Virginia House elections this year
Read full article: Judges toss suit seeking Virginia House elections this yearA three-judge panel has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to force all 100 members of Virginia’s Republican-controlled House of Delegates to face an unscheduled election this year.
Clearing up the number of incarcerated individuals being released from prison this summer
Read full article: Clearing up the number of incarcerated individuals being released from prison this summerWe are following up on Attorney General Jason Miyares speaking about violent offenders on the streets if they are released from prison this summer.
More violent crimes will happen if people are released from state prison, says Att. Gen. Miyares
Read full article: More violent crimes will happen if people are released from state prison, says Att. Gen. MiyaresAttorney General Jason Miyares says releasing those who served time behind bars could potentially lead to more crime, and some law enforcement officials agree.
Roanoke Valley law enforcement agencies gather to honor Virginia’s fallen officers
Read full article: Roanoke Valley law enforcement agencies gather to honor Virginia’s fallen officersLocal law enforcement agencies gather to honor the 13 Virginian officers killed in the line of duty over the past year.
Bullet pierced through Virginia attorney general’s office in Richmond, police say
Read full article: Bullet pierced through Virginia attorney general’s office in Richmond, police sayVirginia Capitol Police are investigating after a bullet pierced a window at the Office of the Attorney General in downtown Richmond Monday night.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces four new Virginia parole board picks
Read full article: Gov. Glenn Youngkin announces four new Virginia parole board picksRepublican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced new nominees Wednesday to serve on the Virginia Parole Board, after Senate Democrats' decision last month to dump four members of his initial slate of picks.
Virginia AG Miyares calls on lawmakers, community leaders to curb violent crime
Read full article: Virginia AG Miyares calls on lawmakers, community leaders to curb violent crimeHundreds of law enforcement officers gathered in Roanoke this week working on ways to reduce violent crime across Virginia.
Virginia’s Attorney General meets with Roanoke healthcare leaders to address opioid epidemic
Read full article: Virginia’s Attorney General meets with Roanoke healthcare leaders to address opioid epidemicAttorney General Miyares met with leaders at Carilion to talk about the ways they’re treating patients suffering from substance abuse.
Virginia deputy AG resigns after social media posts about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 riots
Read full article: Virginia deputy AG resigns after social media posts about the 2020 election, Jan. 6 riotsA state official says a deputy Virginia attorney general has resigned after The Washington Post raised questions about social media comments the newspaper reported she made about the 2020 election, the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection and other matters.
Virginia Supreme Court dismisses mask mandate petition
Read full article: Virginia Supreme Court dismisses mask mandate petitionThe Supreme Court of Virginia has rejected a petition from parents that sought to invalidate Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order prohibiting school systems from enforcing mask mandates in the classroom.
Supreme Court of Viginia dismisses lawsuit againt Gov. Youngkin’s mask order
Read full article: Supreme Court of Viginia dismisses lawsuit againt Gov. Youngkin’s mask orderThe Supreme Court of Virginia has dismissed a challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates.
Supreme Court of Virginia dismisses lawsuit challenging Gov. Youngkin’s mask order
Read full article: Supreme Court of Virginia dismisses lawsuit challenging Gov. Youngkin’s mask orderThe Supreme Court of Virginia has dismissed a challenge to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order allowing parents to opt their children out of school mask mandates.

