Renowned Virginia Tech professor and poet, Nikki Giovanni, has passed away at the age of 81, as reported by WDBJ-TV. In the realm of politics, legislation is being proposed for stricter penalties for Virginia vehicle owners who allow unlicensed teens to drive, according to the Virginia Mercury. Additionally, Virginia and regional governors are set to discuss goals for Chesapeake Bay cleanup, while Hurt collaborates with Balico to reduce water costs for residents, as highlighted by WSET-TV.
In the education sector, a flight instructor and student from Averett University are safe after a plane crash in South Carolina, as covered by WSLS-TV. On the weather front, followers can stay updated by following weather journalist Kevin Myatt on Twitter or signing up for his free weather email newsletter.
The Washington Post also reported on a Virginia library that has faced battles over LGBTQ+ books and is now encountering a new threat. Readers can access more stories and stay informed by signing up for Cardinal’s free daily newsletter, which delivers news at 5 a.m. daily. For the latest headlines from across Virginia, readers can check out other news outlets in the region.
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