A former member of the Virginia General Assembly has filed paperwork to run for attorney general. Jay Jones represented Norfolk in the House of Delegates from 2018 to 2021. He tried to win the Democratic nomination for attorney general in 2021 but lost to former Attorney General Mark Herring. He joins former Henrico Commonwealth's Attorney Shannon Taylor in the race for next year's Democratic nomination.
A statue honoring Henrietta Lacks, whose cells have made significant contributions to medical research, will be unveiled in South Boston next month. Lacks' cells, known as "HeLa cells," have been instrumental in polio vaccines, AIDS research, and COVID-19 studies. Despite the unauthorized use of her cells, Your GV dot com reports her legacy continues to inspire discussions on ethical practices in healthcare. A recent event in Danville highlighted Lacks' story and emphasized the importance of self-advocacy and informed decision-making in healthcare. Attendees were provided with health journaling tools to empower them in their healthcare journey.