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Jaida Simone

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  1. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jaida Simone

    5th District race tightens ahead of Election Day, according to new poll (opens the original)

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    Va. (WSET) — The race for Virginia’s 5th Congressional District is tightening as Republican incumbent John McGuire faces Democratic challenger Tom Perriello. A new Washington Post-Schar School poll released Thursday shows McGuire leading Perriello 51% to 45% among likely voters. The poll has a margin of error of 4.5 to 4.6 percentage points. McGuire won his first term in 2024 by 15 percentage points. President Donald Trump also carried the district by 12 points that year. The new poll shows seve

  2. Article · Oct 1, 2026 · Jaida Simone

    Gov. Spanberger unveils plan to expand Virginia’s power supply (opens the original)

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    RICHMOND, Va. (WSET) — Virginia is preparing for a surge in electricity demand as the state works to expand its power supply while keeping energy costs manageable for families. Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new energy plan focuses on expanding power generation and transmission, including investments in nuclear and renewable energy. SEE ALSO: Lawmakers say deadline passed for special session on Dominion-NextEra merger timeline The governor also pointed to a recent State Corporation Commission decisio

  3. Article · Sep 30, 2026 · Jaida Simone

    Why several Lynchburg-area restaurants have closed their doors (opens the original)

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    LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Several restaurants across the Lynchburg area have closed their doors over the past year, from longtime local favorites to national chains. The closures have raised questions about whether they are simply part of normal business turnover or a sign of broader challenges facing the local restaurant industry. The Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance says there is no single reason behind the closures. Restaurants are dealing with higher costs while also trying to bring custom

  4. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Jaida Simone

    Ben Cline responds to criticism from Beth Macy (opens the original)

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    Republican incumbent Rep. Ben Cline and Democratic challenger Beth Macy are facing off for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District seat this November. (WSET) LEXINGTON, Va. (WSET) — U.S. Rep. Ben Cline is responding to criticism from Democratic challenger Beth Macy as the two candidates campaign for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District. At a recent rally, Macy criticized Cline for what she described as his close alignment with President Donald Trump and corporate interests. Cline rejected that ch

  5. Article · Sep 28, 2026 · Jaida Simone

    Congressional candidate Beth Macy meets with constituents in Lexington (opens the original)

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    LEXINGTON, Va. (WSET) — About 150 people gathered at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington as Democratic congressional candidate Beth Macy made her case for representing Virginia’s 6th Congressional District. Macy, a longtime journalist and author, is running against Republican incumbent Ben Cline in the Nov. 3 general election. At the rally, Macy said her campaign is focused on listening to residents and understanding the challenges facing communities across the district. “I get out there, and

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