Elected leaders in Virginia are paying tribute to former President Jimmy Carter following his death. Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin called Carter a devoted public servant and said his faith always inspired others. Former Democratic Governor Terry McAullife credited Carter with helping get his first political job, calling him a decent, hardworking and honorable man. Democratic U.S. Senator Mark Warner also praised Carter as a "model of service late into life." The 100-year-old former president died at his home in Georgia yesterday.
Virginia's Attorney General is urging the U.S. Suppreme Court to support in legal moves around a popular social media platform.Preview: Says Jason Miyares after he filed a 40-page amicus brief to the high court supporting the bipartisan "Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act," which became law back in April. Moves in efforts to get the platform to cut ties with Chinese-owned parent company.Preview: But many Virginians, like Taylor Scott Founder of RVA Community Fridges tells WTVR News she's among the 170 million American TikTok users, who disgree.Preview: the Supreme Court will hear opposing arguments on the ban soon.
The Richmond Zoo will let the public decide the name of its brand new pygmy hippo. The zoo is now holding an online vote to name the baby. Nominated names include Poppy, Juniper, Hammie Mae and Omi. The zoo says over 14-thousand votes were received in the first 24 hours. The voting ends tomorrow at 2 p.m.
