Craig County High School has announced that 6th and 7th-grade English classes will be moving online due to staffing changes.
The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals about fake “court notices” that claim to be from Virginia courts regarding unpaid tolls, traffic violations or fines.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger is responding to recent criticism and says she remains committed to delivering results for Virginians and strengthening the Commonwealth, according to NBC affiliate WWBT.
The surge of proposed data centers across Virginia is raising questions about whether the state’s power grid can keep up with demand.
At packed Botetourt County meeting, opponents of Google’s proposed data center cite school proximity, noise and water use
Virginia Tech has been awarded $1.65 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to advance critical health research.
The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team are getting a significant boost to their roster continuity, with three key contributors — Chance Mallory, Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh — announcing their returns for the upcoming season.
Virginia diesel prices have climbed more than a dollar per gallon in the past month alone — nearly two dollars higher than a year ago — and farmers who depend on fuel for virtually every part of their operation are running out of room to absorb the hit.
UCLA finished the season at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 after defeating South Carolina to win its first NCAA championship.
Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Virginia could be next to redraw its congressional map. There's a redistricting referendum on the ballot April 21. If voters approve the plan and it survives a court challenge, Virginia Democrats would be in line for more U.S. House seats and that could help counter Republican gains made through mid-decade redistricting elsewhere. Virginia's new map would combine conservative rural areas with liberal suburbs and give Democrats a better shot in more congressional districts. Some voters welcome the chance to push back against President Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington. Others worry about being represented by Democrats unfamiliar with the needs of their communities.
On Saturday, UVA announced that current Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton will not return.
On Friday, Attorney General Jay Jones announced that he has joined 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit to challenge an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 31.
Former Virginia Gov. George Allen, a Republican who served from 1994 to 1998, is challenging current Gov. Abigail Spanberger to a series of debates on redistricting ahead of the April 21 referendum.
Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied in his bid for a preliminary injunction as he seeks a seventh season of eligibility.
HB1287 was unanimously passed in the Virginia General Assembly, and was supported heavily by the Best Friends Animal Society.
Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Nearly 100 Wythe County residents packed Fort Chiswell High School Monday night for the first in a series of public input meetings focused on zoning and a major AI computing campus being developed at Progress Park, about 15 minutes from downtown Wytheville.
The family of Samuel Palmer believes he should be able to participate in sports for Northside High School, even though he is homeschooled. The family chose homeschooling because of religious conviction, but believes VHSL rules discriminate against them and other homeschooled students.
Marta Suarez began her collegiate career at Tennessee, spent two seasons at California and chose to take one last shot at a tournament run with TCU this season.
Thirty teams from across Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. are competing this weekend at Blacksburg High School in a regional robotics competition — and organizers say the real goal goes beyond winning.
Denny Hamlin earned his fifth pole position at Martinsville Speedway and 49th of his Cup Series career, tying him with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Isaac for 10th all time.
Blacksburg High School will host a regional robotics competition Saturday, bringing together 30 teams from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., to compete in the school’s gymnasium.
Airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and some cities in Virginia briefly halted all flights Friday evening because of what federal authorities said was a strong chemical smell at the flight center that controls traffic into the airports.
Governor Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation recognizing March 26, 2026, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, in honor of the more than 16,000 men and women of the Tuskegee Airmen whose legacy continues today.
A professional cornhole player who is also a quadruple amputee has waived his right to an extradition hearing in a fatal shooting case.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Josephus Allmond as chief energy officer, a cabinet-level position focused on addressing rising energy costs for families.
On Tuesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 13, which is aimed at protecting election integrity in the Commonwealth.
With hundreds of bills awaiting action, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing legislation tied to reproductive rights, including a measure that involves reproductive rights.
Starting this spring, Lynchburg Regional Airport will offer daily United Express jet service connecting passengers to major hubs in Chicago and Washington, D.C., officials said. The move is being pitched as a boost for travel options and the regional economy.
Blacksburg Town Council is taking its first formal steps toward regulating retail cannabis sales, voting tonight on a resolution that would direct staff to begin revising zoning and tax rules governing where marijuana, tobacco and hemp can be sold in town.
Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia became the first First Four to reach the regional semifinals after an 83-75 double-overtime win over No. 2 seed Iowa on Monday in a women’s NCAA Tournament second-round game.
There is one perfect bracket left for the women’s NCAA Tournament among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA’s official website.
Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament.
The application period for this season’s Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Infrastructure Grant program is now open, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said.
Lots of bills are on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk — including one dealing with marijuana. The proposal would create an adult-use cannabis retail market by January 2027. In the bill, lawmakers adopted a flat tax rate of 6% and are allowing localities to adopt a tax rate between 1 and 3.5 percent. 40 percent of that revenue goes towards early childhood and education.
Rush Homes is using a creative fundraiser to highlight a growing need for accessible, affordable housing in southwest Virginia. Organizers say the project builds small, accessible backyard units that can serve as extensions of a family’s home.
Virginia lawmakers left Richmond without passing the state’s budget because lawmakers are at a standstill over whether data centers should receive tax breaks.
If you’re looking to get your Girl Scout cookie fix, time is running out. Cookie season ends March 31, but there’s still time to stock up on your favorites.
Danville city leaders are considering a preliminary budget that would raise utility bills for residents while boosting funding for schools and using millions of dollars in casino revenue to support city priorities.
A man charged with planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot claims he's covered by President Donald Trump's blanket pardons.
Heavy rain, high winds and even tornado warnings moved through Southwest Virginia today, impacting Martinsville and surrounding communities.
Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season.
In an era of segregated healthcare, Roanoke’s Hunton Life Saving Crew broke barriers as the nation’s first all-Black volunteer rescue squad.
Isaiah Evans scored 20 points, Cameron Boozer made two free throws with 3.9 seconds to seal the game and No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 on Saturday night for its second straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer and its third title in the past four years.
With Virginia voters set to decide on a redistricting amendment in about a month, U.S. Congressman Ben Cline, R-Va, and local residents gathered at a rally in Botetourt County to urge opposition.
The massive sewage pipe that ruptured and leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac River has returned to operation after the completion of emergency repairs.
The state may be missing out on an estimated $1.9 billion a year because of a sales tax exemption for data centers. Lawmakers are considering scaling back or ending the incentive, which currently exempts certain equipment and software from sales tax.
A strong chemical smell has forced a temporary halt to flights at four major airports near Washington, D.C. The FAA says air traffic controllers cannot manage traffic safely during the incident.
PATCHWORK 250: Discover the friendship and leadership of two local legends who left a lasting mark on Virginia and American history.
Lynchburg city council members shouted over one another repeated during debate at the City Council meeting on March 10m 2026. At one point, Mayor Larry Taylor threatened to force council member Marty Misjuns from council chambers. The debate emerged after the vice mayor compared the state's redistricting measure to rape.
Virginia lawmakers have approved a controversial bill that would restrict the sale, transfer, importation, and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, sending it to the governor’s desk for final consideration. Senate Bill 749, if signed into law, would prohibit these activities for firearms defined in the legislation as “assault firearms,” along with certain large-capacity ammunition feeding devices. Violations could be charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
An internal audit found spending, oversight and procurement problems tied to a gun violence intervention grant administered through the Roanoke Police Department’s RESET program.
Several Virginia congressmembers are raising concerns about proposed legislation in the Virginia General Assembly that would change oversight of the Virginia Military Institute.
Virginia forward Thijs De Ridder earned first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors and a spot on the league’s All-Rookie team, highlighting a group of Cavaliers recognized Monday when the ACC announced its postseason awards.
A bill moving through the Virginia General Assembly could change the how the Commonwealth’s Electoral College votes work in presidential elections.
This month, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced their Office of Charitable and Regulatory Programs launched Evoke, a new digital platform.
Ugo Onyenso and Malik Thomas each had 16 points, Sam Lewis scored 15 and No. 13 Virginia held off Virginia Tech for a 76-72 win.
