Thousands of motorists have been stranded in West Virginia after a mudslide sent water and debris onto highway.

Political newcomer Glenn Youngkin has emerged as Virginia Republicans’ nominee for governor, in a year when the GOP hopes to end a 12-year losing streak in statewide races.

Lexington City Council approved a path forward to renaming streets in the city Thursday night. This includes a half-dozen contested streets named after the Confederacy.

Del. Jason Miyares has announced his candidacy for attorney general.