Portsmouth restaurant Fish & Slips Marina Raw Bar & Grill is leading a lawsuit against Virginia's Alcoholic Beverage Control over regulations they claim violate their constitutional rights. The mixed beverage annual review rule limits alcohol sales to 55% for restaurants with a mixed-beverage license. 13NewsNow reports the lawsuit argues that the MBAR regulations are outdated and unfairly burden restaurants, leading to decreased competition and financial struggles. The lawsuit names Governor Glenn Youngkin as a defendant, but Virginia ABC has not been served with the lawsuit yet.
A historic moment for the city of Suffolk as David D. Miles has been sworn in as the first Black Sheriff. Alongside Miles, five other members of the Suffolk Sheriff’s Department were promoted, including the first Black female lieutenant, Reva E. Brinkley. Miles outlined his vision for the Sheriff’s Office to the Suffolk News-Herald, emphasizing community engagement and building trust with the diverse population of Suffolk.