Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Good morning! On this day in 1865, the Confederate naval ship Shenandoah reached port in England, only to learn that the Civil War had ended months before. The ship's commander then officially lowered the Confederate flag for a final time.

It was a late night at Flyover headquarters, and perhaps at your home as well, but the night ended with finality. Despite not getting Virginia's 13 electoral votes, former President Trump won the presidential election, giving his victory speech in the late hours of the night.

Along with the political roundup, we will preview the debut of UVA's new basketball coach and, in business news, bring you the latest on the opioid crisis. To subscribe and get our work every week day, just click here.

Donald Trump Wins Presidential Election

Donald Trump won the White House for a second time last night, taking Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and Georgia, and leading in the other swing states as of 2 a.m. ET.

He lost in Virginia in a race closer than polls had predicted. Vice President Kamala Harris won with 51.7% of the vote to Trump's 46.5%, earning the state's 13 electoral votes.

Nationally, Trump also appeared to win the popular vote. At 2 a.m. he had 66.5 million votes to Vice President Kamala Harris’ 61.6 million. In his first election, Trump won the Electoral College but lost the popular vote.

Harris campaign officials said she would make no statement Tuesday night as her supporters began leaving her watch party at Howard University.

Senate Race/House Races

Incumbent Senator Tim Kaine held off a challenge from Republican Hung Cao to win a third term. Fox News called the race for Kaine with about 75% of the vote counted.

There were several contested House races across the Commonwealth's 11 Congressional districts. Coming into the night, six seats were held by Democrats and five by Republicans.

With nine races called, it looks likely that the delegation will remain 6-5 Democrat. Winners included John McGuire in the 5th District and Suhas Subramanyam in the 10th.

Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson showed how vital the Commonwealth is when he hosted rallies for two candidates on Monday.

Johnson's intervention didn't pan out in the 7th, as Democrat Eugene Vindman held the seat for Democrats. However, Rep. Jen Kiggans seems on track to hold her 2nd District seat.

Constitutional Amendment

Virginians agree that our state should do more to help the spouses of servicemembers who are killed in action.

Voters overwhelmingly approved a constitutional amendment that read: "Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended so that the tax exemption that is currently available to the surviving spouses of soldiers killed in action is also available to the surviving spouses of soldiers who died in the line of duty?"

The amendment earned more than 93% of the vote.

Finally, as is always the case, some voters were forced to wait in line to cast a ballot on Election Day.

But a man in Virginia Beach imposed his wait on himself. He arrived 2-and-a-half hours before polls opened. "I wanted to vote early, I didn’t want to stand and wait,” Bill Cunningham said. “I’ve been here since 3:30 a.m.”

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Whistleblowing Doctor Links Common Health Issues to Widespread “Grocery Scam”

One of America’s top doctors is hoping you’ll read this before you set foot in another grocery store.

Renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Steven Gundry has found an “invisible problem” affecting almost everything we eat. But almost nobody knows it’s happening — except the big food companies responsible for it.

And Dr. Gundry’s research shows it could be the true cause of low energy, digestive issues, and unwanted weight gain in millions of Americans over 35.

Click Here to see Dr. Gundry's report.

➤ Hampton Roads: The Environmental Protection Agency will loan the sanitation district $268 million to fund the Sustainable Water Infrastructure for Tomorrow program that is aimed at improving drinking water for 1.9 million people. (Details)

➤ Richmond: Gov. Glenn Youngkin awarded Amory Seafood almost $250,000 to process more Blue Catfish. The Commonwealth is trying to encourage companies to find new ways to use the invasive species. (More)

➤ Gainesville: A judge dismissed all counts of a lawsuit against the Prince William Digital Gateway, a project that aims to build 37 data centers near the Manassas Battlefield. The plaintiffs say they will appeal. (Details)

➤ Statewide: The Virginia Department of Health graded all universities and colleges in the state on how well they are doing at preventing tobacco use among young adults. (See the Map)

➤ Fairfax County: Plans to tear down the Dunn Loring Administrative Center and build a new school on the site are on hold after community concerns. A hearing at the Board of Supervisors is scheduled for Nov. 19. (Details)

➤ Norfolk: VDOT delivered 1,300 cubic yards of concrete to the South Side Island to be used in the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Expansion Project. (More)

➤ The Washington Commanders added four-time Pro Bowl cornerback Marshon Lattimore in a trade with the New Orleans Saints, shoring up their defense ahead of an expected playoff run. (More)

➤ UVA's men's basketball team hosts Campbell tonight in its first game since Ron Sanchez took over as interim head coach. (Details)

➤ The Virginia High School League will reportedly ban Hayfield High School’s football team from competing in the postseason this year and next. The school is currently ranked No. 1 in its region. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: NCAAF | NHL | NCAAM | NCAAW

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➤ CoStar Group has reached an agreement to move its headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Arlington early next year. (Details)

➤ Kroger agreed to a $29.4 million settlement over its role in Virginia’s opioid crisis. In the future, pharmacies at Kroger will monitor, report, and share data about suspicious activity involving opioids. (More)

➤ The State Corporation Commission recommended that proposed new electricity transmission lines in Leesburg should be built above ground rather than underground. Burying the lines could have cost an additional $1 billion. (Details)

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If you feel bloated, tired, or fat...try this

One of the top nutrition researchers in the world has just reported a surprising discovery. And it may prove life-changing for middle-aged and older Americans.

According to Dr. Gundry’s research, there’s one "anti-nutrient" that’s become widespread in American food. And this unhealthy compound — rather than just "age" — is often behind the digestive, energy, and weight problems people are having.

Click Here to watch Dr. Gundry’s short report about the toxic compound in food that causes problems in your body. And the food you can eat to block it.

➤ The Jamestown Rediscovery Foundation has been awarded three-quarters of a million dollars to restore and preserve the foundation of the 1665 Statehouse. The project is expected to be finished ahead of the 250-year anniversary of the Revolution. (Details)

➤ The Virginia Museum of Fine Arts unveiled the plans for its $261 million renovation and expansion. (More)

➤ Libraries in Virginia are concerned about the growing cost of e-books, which are licensed like software and have to be renewed every two years. (Details)

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