A group that fights against laws restricting the rights of gun owners is rallying supporters in Richmond. The Virginia Citizens Defense League held its annual Second Amendment rally outside the State Capitol yesterday. About 100 people attended the event to ask state lawmakers to reject gun control bills during the current session. This year's General Assembly Lobby Day crowd was a bit smaller than usual due to the inauguration of President Trump and very cold temperatures.
Some northern Virginia schools are letting students stay home today due to the cold weather. Fauquier County and Loudoun County public schools have announced they will be closed today, with administrative offices opening at 10 a.m. Fairfax County Public Schools will open two hours late today, as will the Montgomery and Prince George's County school systems.