The state Department of Environmental Quality is warning Virginia counties about possible drought. The agency issued a drought warning for 12 counties in northern Virginia and Shenandoah regions yesterday. A lack of rain combined with higher temperatures has made drought likely in those counties. The agency also issued a drought watch for 95 other cities and counties in Virginia, telling residents to take steps to conserve water due to serious declines in stream flows and well levels.
A 9-year-old boy is being credited with saving the life a toddler that was drowning in an apartment complex pool. Rocio Rivera has details.Preview: Republican Congressman Bob Good is asking supporters for help in his Fifth District primary race against challenger John McGuire. Good asked for donations to help fund a recount during an appearance on Steve Bannon's "War Room" podcast yesterday. The congressman said his campaign's resources were depleted after the primary battle with McGuire, who leads the race by more than 300 votes. He also suggested he may go to court to challenge the certification of election results in Lynchburg. The city's registrar confirmed an investigation into seven absentee ballots that may have been placed in a drop box after polls closed on Election Day.