New Kent County Police are looking for an individual or group of individuals that vandalized a local church with offensive signage. The Liberty Baptist Church says their campus was vandalized this week with the words "LUCIFER," "HAIL SATAN," and several pentagrams spray painted on the property. The church's digital sign was also damaged with spray paint. Police are asking anyone with information on the vandalism to contact police.
The back-and-forth allegations surrounding the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor have taken another turn.Preview: The John Reid controversy has historical parallels dating back to 1957, 1977, and 2001. Records show that in 1957, Howard Gilmer withdrew as the Democratic attorney general nominee due to censure, leading to Albertis Harrison's endorsement and eventual victory. In 1977, Governor Mills Godwin endorsed Edward E. Lane over J. Marshall Coleman for attorney general, reflecting on their friendship and political history. And in 2001, The Cardinal News reports Jay Katzen became the default Republican lieutenant governor nominee after Randy Forbes won a special election, with connections to current Virginia politicians like Tim Kaine and Jay Jones. These historical events highlight the enduring impact of past political controversies on present-day Virginia politics.
The Richmond SPCA has a new incentive for dog lovers. The Leash on Love adoption special started yesterday. It runs for two weeks, through May 15th. If you adopt a dog, you get a free PetSafe leash and collar. You can find out more at RichmondSPCA.org.