Election Day In Virginia; McConaughey Eyes Commanders; More State Headlines

By Staff Report, Virginia Mercury

- November 8, 2022

• U.S. House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy spent Election Eve campaigning for Republicans in Virginia. First Lady Jill Biden also stumped for Democrats in Northern Virginia.—POLITICO

• A longshot lawsuit aiming to force Virginia to stop using ballot counting machines and hand count every ballot was thrown out of court after state lawyers called it “long on conspiracy and short on fact.”—WRIC

• Financial aid for Virginia students who struggle to afford college isn’t keeping pace with the rising price tag, according to a new state report.—Richmond Times-Dispatch

• The Supreme Court of Virginia denied a Norfolk nightclub’s request to stay open as it fights the city government’s decision to revoke its permit as part of an anti-violence push.—Virginian-Pilot

• Electric tractor trailers are already running regular routes in Southwest Virginia.—Cardinal News

• Lots of Virginia’s oak trees are hitting old age all at once, and forestry officials say that puts them in danger.—WVTF

• “Poop-based power and pickleball” are on the ballot in Arlington County.—ARLnow

• Patrick County’s elected court clerk was arrested twice in one week.—Martinsville Bulletin

• Actor Matthew McConaughey, a longtime Washington Commanders fan, is reportedly “actively exploring” a bid to buy the team.—The Athletic

• An Antares rocket blasted off from Wallops Island Monday, with many Virginians snapping pictures of the early-morning glow in the eastern sky.—WAVY, WRIC

• Hatteras Island might be getting a new UFO house to replace the one that burned down last month.—Virginian-Pilot

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