Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin dead from COVID-19 complications

Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin died Friday from COVID-19 complications. Chafin’s office confirmed his death in a news release obtained by WJHL, saying the 60-year-old lawmaker had been hospitalized for the past two weeks at VCU Medical Center. The senator is survived by his wife and three children, the report said.  Reacting to the tragic…