The Loudoun County Sheriff's Office is operating under a new cooperation agreement with ICE. The deal completed this week will give federal agents 48 hours notice before prisoners with ICE detainers are released from the Loudoun County jail instead of 24. The agreement will also see ten to 20 jail deputies receive training from ICE to become warrant service officers so detainers can be served on folks in a timely manner. The sheriff says the move will make everyone safer, but critics believe it'll cause the immigrant community to feel less safe.
The City of Richmond acquired 96 acres of land previously targeted for a casino development.Preview: Unless more American seamstresses step up, brides-to-be could feel the effects of higher tariffs. Christine Greenberg is a co-owner of Urban Set Bride in Richmond, and she says 80 percent of wedding dresses are imported from China. Noelle Parent owns Blue Sage Bridal in Richmond, and she says higher gown prices could lead customers to look for cheaper options. She tells 12 On Your Side she offers off-the-rack options, consignment and sample gowns that may have been worn before.
"A Minecraft Movie" is building momentum at the box office this weekend. The latest film based on a video game brought in an estimated seven-million dollars in Thursday previews. The Jack Black and Jason Momoa adventure is conservatively expected to take in at least 75 million dollars through the weekend.