Wednesday, November 12, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1836, a riot broke out at the University of Virginia as members of the student drilling company seized the Rotunda and marched through the university's grounds, damaging property as they went. Eventually, the faculty voted to allow rioters to remain at the university if they made "proper atonement" for taking part in the violence.

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People Mover Crashes at Dulles Airport

One of the mobile lounges that transports passengers between terminals at Dulles Airport smashed into a dock on Monday, sending at least 18 people to the hospital.

The vehicle was approaching Concourse D when it hit the dock at an angle. Passengers had to climb down the stairs to get off the lounge.

Dulles Airport operates 19 of the vehicles to transport passengers between the airport's main terminal and its concourses. Each mobile lounge can accommodate up to 102 passengers.

The airport remained open and operating normally despite the accident.

Virginia Asks for Rural Hospital Funding

Gov. Glenn Youngkin submitted the VA Rural Vitality plan, a blueprint to improve rural health care, to the federal government.

The Commonwealth is asking for $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation funding to "strengthen our workforce, expand innovative care models, and deliver the tools communities need to live healthier, more productive lives," Youngkin announced.

According to the governor, more than half of Virginia's rural areas don't have enough health care providers, while chronic medical conditions such as diabetes, obesity, and hypertension in the Commonwealth exceed national averages.

The plan aims to modernize health care delivery and invest in innovation in rural areas.

Aquaculture Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Level

The Virginia aquaculture industry experienced a significant increase in direct farm sales, rising from $53 million prior to the COVID pandemic to $81 million last year, according to a new report.

The Virginia Shellfish Aquaculture Situation and Outlook Report is the first such survey in more than five years. It was produced by scientists at the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, which is affiliated with the College of William & Mary.

The report estimates that roughly 700 people now work in the aquaculture industry, up from 480 in 2018.

"The industry has been resilient," Shellfish Aquaculture Specialist Karen Hudson said. "It's still going strong, and that's a positive."

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➤ Portsmouth: Jashaun Lee Richardson was convicted of second-degree murder for the 2022 shooting death of Shakere Lanae Hines. The 24-year-old will be sentenced on Jan. 13. (Details)

➤ Lynchburg: Warming centers opened across Central Virginia as the first cold snap of the season pushed overnight temperatures into the 20s in some spots this week. (More)

➤ Craig County: Firefighters battled two blazes in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forest as dry conditions exacerbated the fall fire season. (Details)

➤ Statewide: The Virginia Land Conservation Foundation announced a $15.5 million investment that will preserve more than 8,600 acres across the Commonwealth. (Details)

➤ Virginia Beach issued 97 citations to businesses for violating the city's sign ordinances. Officials stated that the goal is to improve the appearance of the Atlantic Avenue corridor. (More)

➤ Damascus: A Nebraska company plans to start work this month on a $240.5 million project to repair large segments of the Virginia Creeper Trail. The path was damaged last year during Hurricane Helene. (Details)

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➤ UVA women's soccer is a No. 1 seed in the NCAA postseason tournament, where the Cavaliers will play High Point University in the first round. (Details)

➤ Liberty will match up against No. 8 seed Clemson in that tournament as the only other Virginia-based team in the NCAA women's field. (More)

➤ Washington Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne will miss this week's game in Spain after he was suspended for punching an opposing player, while head coach Dan Quinn announced he will call the defensive plays from now on. (Details)

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➤ Bingham & Taylor, an infrastructure manufacturing firm based in Culpeper, was purchased by Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company in conjunction with Neenah Foundry Company. (More)

➤ The Virginia Trust Company Building, a landmark in Richmond since 1919, is set to be auctioned off today. (Details)

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➤ The Virginia Symphony Orchestra will host its second annual Very Merry Musical Market event on Nov. 19 in Norfolk. (Details)

➤ Revolutionary Hampton Community Day is this Saturday. Visitors will enjoy free museum admission and can attend presentations by educators and entertainers. (More)

➤ Kimberly Wright of Virginia Beach set up a curbside food pantry to help her community, and has since expanded it to include other staples such as diapers, baby food, and hygiene products. (Details)

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