Abigail Hillerich WDVM

28/06/2021

See you next Saturday at 6am!☀️

09/06/2021

This is so neat! Can’t wait to check it out!⬇️

Introducing Summer Stream, a cascade of colorful ribbons that will adorn Palmer Alley all summer long! Don’t forget to strike your best pose, tag us and for a chance to get featured on our page! ❤️🧡💛💖

08/06/2021

It’s a big day here in the Commonwealth for the Democratic Primary! I’m out at a polling location in Fairfax County and will be bringing you live updates throughout the evening. Be sure to tune in!

16/05/2021

Good morning DC, VA and MD! I’m anchoring the 6 & 8 am show this morning, tune in on WDVM25!

28/04/2021

I hope everyone is having a lovely day! I’m headed back from a story and can’t wait to see you @ 10!

27/04/2021

Hello from the home office! I hope everyone is having a nice day☀️

27/04/2021

You may remember around this time last year, gas prices hit multi-year lows as crude oil prices per barrel went into the negatives. As of recently, gas prices seem to keep climbing, but why? I work for you to get more answers.

24/04/2021

Early voting for the Democratic Primary has begun in Virginia! I went to Fairfax County government center to get more information about who's on the ballot and what voters need to bring to the polls:

21/04/2021

The 22-year anniversary of the Columbine shooting comes during a recent increase of mass shootings in the U.S., spurring lawmakers to pass new legislation. Senators Kaine and Warner are hopeful the "Virginia Plan" to reduce gun violence will be adopted on a federal level. More here: https://www.localdvm.com/news/washington-dc/22-years-ago-the-columbine-massacre-took-13-innocent-lives-what-is-being-done-today-to-stem-the-tide-of-gun-violence/

WASHINGTON (WDVM) — 22 years ago, two students – Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, shot and killed 12 students and one teacher at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, before takin…

13/04/2021

JOHNSON & JOHNSON vaccine paused in Virginia. Statement from VDH Dr. Danny Avula: “We are closely monitoring the actions by the federal government to pause all Johnson & Johnson vaccinations while it investigates an extremely rare possible side effect. In Virginia, we will cease all Johnson & Johnson vaccines until this investigation is complete. If you have an upcoming appointment for the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, you will be contacted to reschedule that appointment.”

09/04/2021

Pediatricians say depression and anxiety levels among many students are only getting worse. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/pediatricians-report-increased-levels-of-depression-and-anxiety-among-students/?utm_source=t.co&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_medium=referral

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — During a Fairfax County Public Schools town hall meeting on Wednesday, pediatrician and president of the Virginia chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics, D…

09/04/2021

“We got to take Virginia to the next level, we got to build a world-class equitable education. That’s what we’re going to do, and having Ralph endorse me today and say here’s what we got to do, we have to go big and bold, no tinkering around the edges, let’s go, Virginia” https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/gov-northam-endorses-terry-mcauliffe-for-governor/amp/?__twitter_impression=true

RICHMOND, Va. (WDVM) — Thursday, Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam formally endorsed Terry McAuliffe for governor. McAuliffe was Virginia’s 72nd governor from 2014 to 2018 and was succeeded by Nort…

04/04/2021

Happy Easter!🐣🐰🌷

03/04/2021

Click the link to watch my latest vaccine update in Virginia: https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/vdh-nova-on-track-to-move-to-covid-vaccine-phase-two-on-april-18/

RICHMOND, Va. (WDVM) — The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) confirmed Gov. Ralph Northam’s announcement regarding open eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine starting on April 18 during its …

02/04/2021

Happy Friday everyone! Loving my working from home setup with my (artificial) cherry blossoms🌸

30/03/2021

I was lucky to catch the gorgeous cherry blossoms on Saturday when they first opened! They opened a week earlier than expected this year due to the warm weather we had last week.🌸🌸🌸

28/03/2021

A Leesburg local published her first ever book to help children understand and safety precautions. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/local-publishes-childrens-book-explaining-covid-19-safety-precautions-donates-proceeds-to-mobile-hope/

LEESBURG, Va. (WDVM) — A local Leesburg woman, Kathleen Finnegan, wrote, illustrated and published her first-ever book recently to help young children understand basic concepts of the COVID-1…

27/03/2021

Virginia vaccine update: vaccines are expected to be open to the general public during the last week of April. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/vdh-vaccines-expected-to-open-to-the-general-public-during-the-last-week-of-april/

RICHMOND, Va. (WDVM) — During the Virginia Department of Health’s (VDH) Friday vaccine update, vaccine coordinator, Dr. Danny Avula said Virginia is on track to open up vaccine eligibil…

26/03/2021

Enjoying working outside on this lovely spring day!🌷☀️

25/03/2021

On Tuesday, I was at the scene in Arlington where a bomb squad was investigating a residence for evidence of bomb making materials. Since, they've arrested the suspect who had built two pipe bombs and reportedly had threatened a female victim. More here: https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/acpd-finds-two-pipe-bombs-inside-arlington-residents-home/

ARLINGTON, Va. (WDVM) — Tuesday, WDVM reported on bomb-making materials located inside an Arlington, Virginia resident’s home during a search warrant. On Wednesday, authorities confirmed the …

19/03/2021

Ready to go from my home studio! Tune into WDVM @ 10!

18/03/2021

Prince William County Police are searching for Michael Alexander Howard. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/dumfries-man-wanted-for-abduction-and-assault/

DUMFRIES, Va. (WDVM) — Prince William County Police are looking for a man who assaulted a woman early Wednesday morning in Dumfries. Michael Alexander Howard is wanted for abduction, assault …

18/03/2021

Superintendent Dr. Scott Brabrand confirmed mitigation strategies in schools are working and that COVID transmission is minimal, but students still aren’t headed back full time until the fall. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/fcps-will-return-its-students-to-five-day-instruction-in-the-fall/

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — During a school board work session Tuesday night, Fairfax County Public School’s superintendent, Dr. Scott Brabrand, announced students will be returning to five-…

12/03/2021

Arlington Public Schools “strongly encourages” schools to utilize outdoor spaces for lunch, but it’s not currently required. Some APS parents are concerned about their children eating inside of cafeterias. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/aps-parents-concerned-about-indoor-lunch/?utm_source=t.co&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow

12/03/2021

COVID tests are now easier to access in Arlington. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/arlington-launches-free-walk-up-covid-testing-site/

ARLINGTON, Va. (WDVM) — The parking lot located at 1429 North Quincy Street looks a little different than it did before when it previously offered drive-thru COVID testing, but now residents …

12/03/2021

Good news for Metrobus riders, WMATA announced it’s increasing its service to 80% of pre-pandemic levels, with changes coming to 59 Metrobus routes throughout the DMV. More: https://www.localdvm.com/news/washington-dc/wmata-expands-metrobus-service-to-meet-demands/

WASHINGTON (WDVM) — Good news for Metrobus riders, WMATA announced it’s increasing its service to 80% of pre-pandemic levels, with changes coming to 59 Metrobus routes throughout the DMV.&nbs…

05/03/2021

Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in the Commonwealth! The Virginia Department of Health will begin administering the vaccines tomorrow.

04/03/2021

Governor Northam has given overnight summer camps the greenlight to open this summer (with COVID-19 mitigation guidelines in place). I spoke to Camp Horizons, a local camp that's excited to welcome kids back. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/northam-announces-summer-camps-can-open-may-1/

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WDVM) — Last week, Governor Ralph Northam announced overnight summer camps will be able to open on May 1, bringing a sigh of relief to many camps and families across the Co…

04/03/2021

I loved covering this story! To celebrate AAA's 100 year anniversary of its school safety patrol program, I spoke to a local who saved a young boy’s life back in 1959 when he was on patrol in Bethesda. Watch here: https://www.localdvm.com/news/maryland/aaa-celebrates-centennial-of-its-school-safety-program/?utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&utm_source=t.co

BETHESDA, Md. (WDVM) — Bethesda local Frederic Burke is one of 440 people who saved a life while serving in AAA’s School Safety Patrol program. He saved the life of a young boy in 1959 …

28/02/2021

Former U.S. Senate Republican nominee, Daniel Gade, and other Fairfax residents are speaking out against a flag ordinance has proposed. The ordinance would limit the size, height and number of flags both residents and businesses can display. https://www.localdvm.com/news/virginia/fairfax-county-contemplating-a-flag-ordinance/

FAIRFAX COUNTY, Va. (WDVM) — Many Fairfax County residents proudly fly flags, showing their patriotism or support for other entities, but soon they may be forced to remove them from their yar…