The candidates in Virginia's Fifth District Republican congressional primary are still waiting for the vote totals to be finalized. State Senator John McGuire led Congressman Bob Good by more than 300 votes following Tuesday's primary. Election officials say the final results probably won't be ready until Monday, as mail-in and provisional ballots still need to be counted. Poll workers in Lynchburg began reviewing ballots yesterday with representatives from each campaign watching closely to ensure integrity and transparency. A recount is likely due to the narrow margin between the two candidates.
More companies across the commonweath are are expanding into global markets through the commonwealth’s Trade Accelerator Program.Preview: Virginia transportation officials want to add express lanes to Interstate 495 south of DC. The regional transportation board met yesterday to discuss whether adding hot lanes from Springfield to the Woodrow Wilson Bridge would benefit the area. The project is opposed by some local leaders, especially those living on the Maryland side of the Potomac River. The board agreed yesterday to conduct several studies to determine the possible impact of express lanes, including whether it will affect air quality in the region.