Monday, January 20, 2025

Good morning! On this day in 1775, settlers on the Virginia frontier submitted the Fincastle Resolutions to the Continental Congress. All of the signers were landowners who opposed royal tyranny and vowed to defend their privileges as British subjects. Similar resolutions were passed by dozens of Virginia counties.

Welcome to Inauguration Day 2025, where the weather is cold and the Commanders are hot. The Virginia Flyover has more to say about both in Top Stories. Also, check out the poll to vote for (or against) Jayden Daniels. Hit reply to tell us if you think we should be chanting "MVP" instead.

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Trump's Second Term Begins

Donald J. Trump will be sworn in at noon today, becoming the second U.S. president to serve non-consecutive terms.

Many law enforcement officers from the Old Dominion will be on hand to help, including an Emergency Response Team attached to the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office and officers from the Virginia Beach Police Department.

Trump and incoming Vice President J.D. Vance laid a wreath at Arlington National Cemetery Sunday, ahead of the event.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin ordered flags across the Commonwealth to be at full-staff today “in recognition of the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States.” Flags will return to half-staff tomorrow and remain so until Jan. 28 to commemorate Jimmy Carter's passing.

Commanders to Vie for NFC Crown

The Washington Commanders will visit the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game next Sunday after upsetting the top-seeded Lions in Detroit. It's the first time the franchise has advanced this far in the playoffs since 1992, when it won its third Super Bowl.

Washington was led by rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels, who completed 22 passes for 299 yards, rushed for 51 yards, and accounted for two TDs. The team grabbed the lead midway through the second quarter and never trailed again, eventually scoring six touchdowns against the Lions in a 45-31 victory.

The Commanders’ defense is not considered the team’s strongest unit, but it forced five turnovers and picked off Lions quarterback Jared Goff four times.

“I always believe,” Daniels said after the win. “Just put your head down and grind.”

MLK Day Commemorations In Virginia

Today's federal holiday honors the great civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrations have been taking place across the Commonwealth throughout the weekend, with more events planned for today.

In Central Virginia, events include the first annual MLK Day Parade in Petersburg and two "MLK Day of Service" opportunities.

Celebrations are scheduled in all seven cities in the Hampton Roads area. Click here for the latest list.

In Northern Virginia, commemorations include a wreath-laying ceremony and prayer service at Dr. King’s memorial statue on the National Mall.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares criticized outgoing President Joe Biden for commuting the sentences of Ferrone Claiborne and Terence Richardson. The men, known as the “Waverly Two,” were acquitted of the 1998 murder of Allen Gibson by a jury but were sentenced to life in prison by a judge. (Details)

➤ Alexandria: Jessica D. Aber resigned after three years as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. (Details)

➤ Arlington: A 58-year-old male sex offender who has identified as transgender was charged with indecent exposure inside a girl’s locker room at Washington-Liberty High School. (More)

➤ Eastern Shore: A chicken in Accomack County tested positive for bird flu last week. The farm was quarantined, and the animal and its entire flock were destroyed. (Details)

➤ Roanoke: Fifteen passengers were stranded overnight with no heat on a Greyhound bus from D.C. to Nashville. Passengers reported that the driver parked the bus at the station and got off, leaving the door open. No replacement driver arrived until the following day. (Details)

➤ Chesapeake: The Department of Corrections arrested three people and seized $200,000 worth of illegal drugs at Indian Creek Correctional Center. One of the suspects is a former corrections officer. (More)

➤ Virginia Tech legend Michael Vick will be inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this year. Vick accounted for more than 3,000 yards and 20 touchdowns in two years as a Hokie quarterback and is now the head coach at Norfolk State. (Details)

➤ Zyhir Hope is the leading prospect in the Los Angeles Dodgers farm system, according to Baseball Prospectus. The 20-year-old Colonial Forge graduate hit .290 in his first professional season last year. (More)

➤ Andrew Salvodon, a senior at Bayside High School, set a new national high school indoor record in the 500-meter dash during a meet last week at the Virginia Beach Sports Center. Salvodon plans to run for the University of South Carolina next year. (Details)

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➤ Stack Infrastructure said it has raised $900 million in “green” financing for a proposed 62-acre data center in Manassas. (More)

➤ American Woodmark reportedly plans to shutter its plant in Orange on March 24, eliminating more than 130 jobs. (Details)

➤ Nuveen Real Estate purchased the 91,369-square-foot Short Pump Station in Glen Allen from Wafra Inc. (More)

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➤ Atlantic Park in Virginia Beach is taking shape, and new drawings show what it will look like when it opens this summer. The $350 million complex will span three city blocks and include a wave pool and a concert venue. (See the Park)

➤ The Virginia 250 Preservation Fund will invest about $20 million in 35 projects statewide. (The List)

➤ Stage workers union members are set to vote today on whether to strike against three Central Virginia venues: the Altria Theatre, Dominion Energy Center, and John Paul Jones Arena. Around 200 unionized workers are employed at the sites. (Details)

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