drought warning
Coverage of drought warning in the Nexus archive.
- Newport News Waterworks urges voluntary water conservation efforts as drought warning continues
Newport News Waterworks urges voluntary water conservation as Virginia remains under a drought warning despite recent rain. The utility reports reservoirs at 75% capacity, 6% lower than last year, with Director Yann Le Gouellec explaining the situation.
- Virginia gun ban sparks buying surge ahead of July 1 deadline and more state headlines
Virginia's upcoming gun ban has triggered a surge in firearm purchases ahead of the July 1 deadline. Additional headlines include a Justice Department lawsuit against Virginia over mask bans and ID requirements for federal officers, an expanded drought warning covering 94 counties, a court ruling supporting the Mountain Valley Southgate natural gas project, and a tent collapse at a Virginia church service that resulted in one death and 22 injuries.