It's a freezing weekend in Virginia and especially Hampton Roads. Pets and pipes weather. Chuck Malone is a master plumber in Norfolk. He tells News-10 it's time to drip exposed water pipes.....Preview: Gov. Youngkin has declared a state of emergency for Winter weather this weekend. Norfolk is using its Facebook page to tell people to wrap exposed pipes, find the water shutoff valve, cover outside vents, keep garage doors closed, and drip pipes. But it's OK to keep the house temperature set where you usually have it.
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Fairfax Co. Supervisor Pat Herrity saying yesterday he’s joining the race to be the GOP nominee for Lt. Governor. It’s a competition that already includes James City Co. businessman John Curran. Others considering it include WRVA radio talker John Reid and Virginia Republican Party Chairman Rich Anderson. The primary is June 17th.
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A 29-year-old man is under arrest for arson in connection to a house fire in Danville. Rebecca Hughes has the story.....Preview: ###
Richmond’s required annual finance report is more than 2 weeks overdue. “The Richmond Times-Dispatch” reports a December 13th city email blames the delay on Richmond Public Schools and the Richmond Behavioral Health Authority for not submitting on-time. The deadline was December 15th.