With another blast of bitter cold settling over Delmarva, neighbors are feeling the strain of rising heating costs. While officials say keeping homes warm can be expensive, they stress it's essential during extreme temperatures to prevent serious damage—and share steps to help keep costs down.

Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is advancing significant constitutional amendment proposals including enshrining same-sex marriage, the right to reproductive freedom, automatic voting right restoration for time-served felons, and redistricting in the Commonwealth, should voters approve them.