Friday, August 8, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1863, Gen. Robert E. Lee, smarting from his defeat the previous month at Gettysburg, submitted a letter of resignation. Confederate President Jefferson Davis refused to accept it, writing that there was no man "more fit to command, or who would possess more of the confidence of the army."

A suspect is in custody after allegedly killing one person and opening fire on police in Chesapeake. The Virginia Flyover has an update in our Top Stories. In Around Virginia, Falls Church drivers will soon be going in circles. Let us know how you feel about roundabouts in the Poll.

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Suspect Detained after Chesapeake Shooting

A woman was killed and two city police officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries during a shooting in Chesapeake. Police arrested 39-year-old Shaun Boker in connection with the incident.

Officers responding to an emergency call on Wednesday reported they could hear a woman in an apartment "screaming for help." As they tried to enter, somebody shot through the door, wounding them.

The woman found inside the residence was transported to a hospital, where she died from gunshot wounds.

Boker was taken into custody hours later following a standoff in Portsmouth. He was charged with multiple crimes, including first-degree murder and two counts of attempted murder of a law enforcement officer.

Fairfax Schools May Hire a Bodyguard

Fairfax County Public Schools posted an ad seeking to hire a bodyguard for Superintendent Michelle Reid.

The job posting, which closed this week, described the duties as ensuring "the personal safety, security, and operational continuity of the division superintendent across school campuses, public events, official travel, and private residences."

An unnamed FCPS source said Reid has received credible threats, presumably related to her public position as superintendent.

The bodyguard position appears to pay between $84,000 and $143,000. New teachers in the county earn roughly $58,000.

No More Tolls on Coleman Bridge

Drivers heading north on Route 17 between York and Gloucester will no longer have to pay a $2 toll to cross the Coleman Bridge. State officials announced the levy is ending this evening, five months earlier than the scheduled date of Jan. 1.

Tolls at the crossing have generated roughly $6 million each year, which was used to pay off debt incurred when the span was rebuilt 30 years ago. That debt has been effectively retired.

One of the northbound lanes is scheduled to be closed tonight as VDOT removes the tolling signs. Later, the two left toll lanes will be closed as the toll plaza is demolished.

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Renowned Economist Warns that the "De-Dollarization" Has Begun

Economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., isn’t mincing words:

“The loss of the dollar’s reserve status… is likely to have severe consequences for both U.S. citizens and the government.”

And he’s not alone. Central banks across the globe are loading up on gold—while quietly reducing their exposure to the U.S. dollar.

The shift away from the dollar has officially started.

What does that mean for your savings, retirement, and financial future?

Find out what’s happening and how Peter C. Earle is fighting back.

Economist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., is the Director of Economics and Economic Freedom at the American Institute for Economic Research (AIER). His work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, CNBC, and MarketWatch.

He holds advanced degrees in economics and finance, and spent over 20 years as a trader and analyst on Wall Street, with experience spanning hedge funds, crypto, and consulting.

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➤ Danville: City Councilman Lee Vogler’s wife said her husband will remain in a hospital for at least six months after he was attacked and set on fire last week. A GoFundMe page set up to support Vogler’s family has already raised more than $120,000. (Details)

➤ Lynchburg: The Commonwealth's attorney's office announced that the legal case against Alaila Everett has been resolved, but did not provide details. She is the high school runner who faced assault and battery charges after seeming to hit fellow competitor Kaelen Tucker during a track meet in March. (Details)

➤ Statewide: Virginia added nalmefene—an emergency treatment for opioid overdoses—to the list of drugs that may be administered by healthcare providers without a specific doctor’s prescription. (More)

➤ Richmond: Several Republican groups announced they will team up to spend seven figures this fall to turn out voters in November’s off-year elections. "Secure Your Vote Virginia is the key to winning," outgoing Gov. Glenn Youngkin said. (More)

➤ Roanoke: Two city council members, Nick Hagen and Peter Volosin, were tapped to update the city’s zoning policies, which were designed to create more multifamily housing. (Details)

➤ Falls Church: Drivers in the Little City will soon be navigating their first traffic circle, which is being installed to replace a complicated intersection. (More)

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➤ The Washington Commanders visit the New England Patriots tonight for their first preseason game of the 2025 season. Second-year QB Jayden Daniels is not expected to participate. (Details)

➤ UVA football lost a key player to injury during preseason training. Offensive lineman Makilan Thomas is expected to miss "multiple months" with a foot fracture. (More)

➤ Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry said that the team has become much better at contract negotiations and player retention strategy over the last year as it gains experience and raises more NIL funding. (Details)

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➤ Rheinmetall, a German defense contractor, will reportedly relocate the headquarters of its two American subsidiaries to Fairfax County. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association held a roundtable with Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine. Members expressed concerns about immigration enforcement, rising costs due to tariffs, and credit card processing fees. (More)

➤ The Development Authority of Virginia Beach is seeking proposals to construct a commercial or residential project near the convention center that would include a public parking garage. (Details)

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De-Dollarization has begun: Central banks across the globe are loading up on gold—while quietly reducing their exposure to the U.S. dollar. The shift away from the dollar has officially started. What does that mean for your savings, retirement, and financial future?

Find out what’s happening and how renowned macroeconomist Peter C. Earle, Ph.D., is fighting back.

➤ The Virginia War Memorial will accept entries for its 2025 Veterans Day Student Essay Contest until Oct. 13. The theme is “A Virginian Who Served in the Military Who Inspires Me." (Details)

➤ Chemists at Virginia Tech developed a new hybrid plastic that is both robust and highly adaptable. The polymers are made, in part, from whole-cell algae. (More)

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