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Groups, lawmakers speak against Youngkin administration’s change in felon voting rights restoration

By Brendan Ponton Click here for updates on this story     RICHMOND, Virginia (WTKR) — Advocacy groups and lawmakers spoke against the Youngkin administration’s updated policy on restoring felon voting rights Tuesday at the State Capitol. “Voting is a sacred right, not a privilege as the governor’s office would have you believe,” said Sen. Mamie Locke

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Newport News prosecutors want special grand jury to investigate shooting of Richneck Elem. teacher

By Penny Kmitt, Madeline Miller Click here for updates on this story     NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia (WTKR) — On January 6, a 6-year-old boy at Richneck Elementary School shot his first-grade teacher, Abby Zwerner. Now, over three months after the shooting, the boy’s mother is facing charges and Newport News prosecutors have asked for a special

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