A loaded gun was found at a Richmond pre-school on Monday and now one person is in custody. Police say the gun was discovered in a student's backpack at Maymont Preschool. Officers responded and confiscated the gun. There were no reports of injuries. A family member of the child, Valentine Christian of Chesterfield, has been charged with allowing access of a firearm to a child. Maymont Preschool notified parents within two hours of the incident and the investigation continues.
Virginia Beach is installing new crime fighting devices, but not everyone is on board. Rocio Rivera explains.Preview: A new pipeline running through southwest Virginia is under scrutiny after a leak during a pressure test last week. The leak was reported Wednesday in a section of the Mountain Valley Pipeline that runs over Bent Mountain in Roanoke County. The pressure tests are being done to show that natural gas can be safely shipped through the pipeline beginning next month. Opponents say the leak illustrates their claim that the 300-mile pipeline can't be operated safely. The leak is being evaluated and no timeline to resume testing has been announced.
Virginia's best teacher can be found at a school in Hanover County. Atlee High School's Avanti Yamamoto was named the Virginia Teacher of the Year last night at a ceremony in Richmond. She has been a math teacher at the school for eight years. Governor Youngkin presented the award calling her a fantastic teacher who will be a great representative for all educators in the Commonwealth. Yamamoto is now eligible to be named the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. The winner will be announced next spring.