Saturday, October 3, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1794, President George Washington ordered militias from Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania to suppress the Whiskey Rebellion in western Pennsylvania, sparked by a 1791 federal whiskey tax. This marked the first constitutional militia call-up and the only time a U.S. president commanded troops in the field.

If your Saturday plans involve getting a little lost, New Market has just the place: a 40-acre corn maze inspired by the Seven Wonders of the World, complete with hidden clues, an interactive map, and Friday-night flashlight adventures. Think you could find your way out?

Sick season is here. Plenty of people are coughing and clearing their throats through every conversation, but that stubborn tickle might have nothing to do with the cold going around. Doctors point to a surprising culprit, and your go-to remedy could be making things worse. Amy breaks down that stuck-in-your-throat feeling on today's episode of The Flyover Podcast. Is your trusty allergy pill actually helping? Which popular nasal spray should never be used for more than three days? And what if that lump in your throat isn't really there? Tune in here!

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Virginia Raises a Glass to Wine Month

Gov. Abigail Spanberger marked the start of Virginia Wine Month by encouraging residents to visit local wineries and support the growers, winemakers, and small businesses behind the commonwealth’s wine industry.

Virginia’s wine industry generates more than $1.7 billion in annual economic activity. More than 300 wineries across 10 wine regions produce wines from over 40 grape varieties.

This year’s celebration follows damaging freezes in March and April that prompted a federal disaster declaration covering more than 100 Virginia localities. Some vineyards anticipated losing their entire crop.

Wine lovers can explore tasting passes, winery events, special dinners, and vineyard celebrations throughout October. The statewide Harvest Party is set for Oct. 17.

Virginia Parole Approvals Rise Under New Board

Virginia’s parole approval rate has climbed to about 10% under Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s newly appointed board, up from roughly 1% during former Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s tenure, according to a WJLA review of board records.

During a public meeting Thursday, the board granted parole to eight of the 10 inmates whose cases it considered. The inmates had convictions involving murder, rape, child abuse, and bank robbery. Several victims and their families urged the board to deny release.

Spanberger appointed five new members to the board in March. The board says its mission is to grant parole only when an inmate’s release is compatible with public safety.

Virginia abolished discretionary parole for most felony offenses committed on or after Jan. 1, 1995, meaning many people still eligible were convicted under the earlier system.

Aquarium Fire Displaces Animals

A fire damaged the Virginia Aquarium’s Darden Marine Animal Conservation Center in Virginia Beach, forcing staff to relocate animals after heavy smoke filled the building.

Fire officials said a main tank overheated late Tuesday, sparking the blaze. The sprinkler system contained the fire, and no staff members or first responders were injured, but several invertebrates died.

A Kemp’s ridley sea turtle undergoing rehabilitation died days later. A necropsy attributed its death to its original injuries and illness, although additional testing was underway to confirm that smoke exposure did not contribute.

The $21 million conservation center opened in 2021 and houses rehabilitation, quarantine, examination, and research facilities for marine animals. Aquarium staff remain focused on caring for the relocated animals and restoring the facility.

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➤ Richmond: CBS 6’s Virginia This Morning marked its 20th anniversary Friday with a live celebration featuring former hosts, familiar faces, and highlights from two decades of local lifestyle programming. (More)

➤ Bristol: Police charged Hunter Gautier, 21, with two counts each of aggravated malicious wounding and discharging a firearm in public after a Thursday shooting left two people hospitalized in stable condition. Gautier was held without bond, and investigators had not released a possible motive. (More)

➤ Virginia Beach: The Oceanfront Dairy Queen on 17th Street will close permanently in October 2027 after more than three decades beside the Boardwalk, with officials considering temporarily converting the city-owned building into a police substation. (More)

➤ Manassas: An employee fatally shot two co-workers and wounded a third at United Rentals Wednesday before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot during a police standoff; the surviving victim remained hospitalized in stable condition Friday, and investigators had not identified a motive. (More)

➤ Staunton: The city’s $4.6 million downtown tunnel project entered its second phase Thursday, reopening Byers Street to one-way traffic and closing part of West Johnson Street as crews repaired aging stormwater infrastructure; the Johnson Street work was expected to finish by April 2027. (More)

➤ Hurt: A boil-water notice remains in effect for town customers and Pittsylvania County customers in the Grit Road area after a water line broke on Grove Street; officials said the notice could not be lifted until testing was completed, potentially early next week. (More)

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➤ Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss Sunday's game against the Indianapolis Colts in London, his second straight absence with a dislocated elbow. Marcus Mariota will start again. (More)

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➤ Visitors spent $196.5 million in Accomack County in 2025, up 2.2% from the previous year, supporting 1,463 tourism jobs and generating $12.1 million in state and local taxes. (More)

➤ Cyclists can choose from three routes through the Goochland and Hanover countryside during the Oct. 17 Tour de Midnight, a fundraiser for the Epilepsy Foundation of Virginia that starts and finishes at Midnight Brewery. (More)

➤ The Farm at Court Manor’s 40-acre, Seven Wonders-themed corn maze will welcome visitors every weekend in October with hidden clues, an interactive digital map, and Friday-night flashlight adventures. (More)

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➤ Sick season is here, and doctors say relief for that stubborn throat starts with one surprising fix. (Listen Now)

➤ Nobel watchers say the International Space Station is a serious Peace Prize contender this year, alongside far more contentious earthbound names. (Hear Names)

➤ Pope Leo XIV is urging artists to join the church in a fight to protect human creativity from artificial intelligence. (Podcast Available)