Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1837, David Campbell was sworn in as Virginia's 27th governor. After his term, Campbell became justice of the peace of Washington County.

Scam artists are targeting Virginians. The latest scheme involves sending phony letters claiming to come from the DMV to collect outstanding charges. The letters state that the communication is a "final court order mandatory collection notice" and include a QR code for payment.

The DMV said it will never text to ask for money and reminded drivers to use the department's official website, rather than calling a number provided via text or letter.

Have you ever been targeted by a scammer? Hit reply to tell us about it, and we'll share the warning in a future edition.

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Hidden Camera Probe Expands

Lynchburg police warned that shoppers may have been recorded illegally in dressing rooms at eight area locations.

On March 14, authorities charged 26-year-old Derek Lee Beard with placing a recording device at a local Dick's Sporting Goods. As a result of an investigation, they said similar devices may have been discovered at Kohl's, TJ Maxx, Target, Plato's Closet, Mission Thrift, Millie's Living Cafe, and The Muse Coffee Company.

"We are asking anyone who used the changing rooms or bathrooms at the affected businesses between February 1, 2026, and March 12, 2026, to complete the secure and confidential LPD Victim Identification Form," police said in a statement.

Beard was found guilty of a similar charge in 2021.

Boy Drowns at Virginia Beach Pool

Authorities said a boy between the ages of 5 and 10 years old drowned in a pool at a Virginia Beach Oceanfront hotel on Sunday afternoon.

Police officers and firefighters responded to an emergency call and found the child unresponsive, immediately attempting CPR and chest compressions.

The victim was later pronounced dead at a local hospital. Authorities are investigating.

Buc-ee’s Battle in Stafford

The Stafford County Planning Commission voted 4-3 to change a zoning code in a way that would allow construction of a Buc-ee's travel center off I-95 near the Courthouse Road exit.

The vote came after a public meeting at which most speakers opposed the project. "The only beavers that belong in Stafford are the ones that swim in the Potomac Run wetland," quipped resident Jeff Eastland, citing concerns about the environmental impact of the development.

At least 100 residents have apparently signed a letter that asks the Board of Supervisors to stop the plan. A public hearing will be held before the seven-member Board of Supervisors makes its final decision.

If approved, the 74,000-square-foot project could generate an estimated $1.9 million in annual tax revenue for the county.

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➤ Danville: The city will expand timed parking in the River District next month by imposing two-hour limits on several additional streets. Officials said the move was triggered by an increase in economic activity. (Details)

➤ Portsmouth: Three juveniles who were reported missing over the weekend were located and returned home safely, police said. (More)

➤ Henry County: Police arrested Star Lenora Via after the 37-year-old allegedly fired a weapon at a vehicle. She was charged with three counts and was being held without bail. (Details)

➤ Chesterfield: Drivers were issued warnings by a speed camera even though they were obeying the posted limit at the time. The error happened after a vendor set the limit near a school at 25 mph instead of 35. (More)

➤ Petersburg: A renovated building that once served as a segregated bus station with separate entrances for white and non-white customers is now a coffee shop and cigar lounge that welcomes everyone. (Details)

➤ Fairfax County: Thomas Jefferson High School became the first in the Commonwealth to hire a woman to coach its varsity football team and a woman to manage its varsity baseball team. (Details)

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➤ VMI baseball, 21-6 this season, visits William & Mary today. (More)

➤ UVA softball will visit Duke later this week, coming off a sweep of ACC foe Pitt. The Cavaliers are 31-3 on the year and ranked No. 13. (More)

➤ Bill Riley, a member of the inaugural Washington Capitals roster in 1974, died of cancer this weekend. He was the third black player in NHL history. (Details)

➤ Liberty edged William & Mary 4-3 in women's tennis on Sunday, moving the Flames to 12-6 on the year. (More)

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➤ UVA Health announced $60,000 in donations to six health care nonprofits in honor of National Doctors' Day. (More)

➤ Opening Day in Norfolk meant that local businesses benefited from a steady stream of customers attending a Tides baseball game. "We do a lot of business before the game," a pizza shop owner said. "It's good for the whole street." (Details)

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➤ A pair of Art Deco eagle statues will be preserved as Henrico moves ahead with a planned arena-anchored development at the former Best Products headquarters off I-95. (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach's annual Don't Sit on Colon Cancer 5K run and walk drew 600 participants and raised funds to encourage colorectal cancer screenings, honor survivors, and fund research. (More)

➤ The Commonwealth is awash in Ficaria verna, an invasive herbaceous perennial with yellow flowers, forming dense mats along areas prone to flooding and crowding out native plants. (Details)

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