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- Three of September's seven parole grants involved sexual-offense convictions
The Virginia Parole Board granted parole in September to three men convicted of sexual offenses, including one with a 2023 conviction for rape of a child under 13.
- Richmond man convicted of 1999 murder and armed robbery granted parole
Isaac Terrell Taylor, 49, was granted parole in August after serving decades on second-degree murder and armed robbery convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- What victims, prosecutors and the record told the Parole Board before September's grants
The minutes of the Sept. 10 meeting show victim input ranged from strong opposition to no response, and that prosecutors supported release in two cases.
- Norfolk man, 71, with 1992 rape convictions and 2023 child-rape conviction granted parole
Clarence Eugene Billups, 71, was granted parole in September after serving decades on rape, including the 2023 rape of a child under 13 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Governor Spanberger Announces Walashek Industrial & Marine Expansion in Norfolk
RICHMOND, VA — Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. — a leading provider of maritime boiler repair and maintenance for military and civilian vessels — will expand its operations in Norfolk, creating 40 new jobs in the Commonwealth.
- The simple affordability fix Virginia just can’t seem to make
Townhomes under construction in Richmond, Va. on May 15, 2026.
- W&M researcher leads study on students’ literacy outcomes under Virginia Literacy Act
Elizabeth Talbott has been awarded a research grant to conduct a longitudinal study of the Virginia Literacy Act.
- Virginia House Bill 406 Extends Workers' Comp to Law Enforcement Spouses
Proposed legislation would provide temporary wage replacement for spouses who leave work to care for officers injured in the line of duty.
