One-Day Surge In Reported COVID-19 Cases Attributed To Data Backlog

The Virginia Department of Health registered 2,015 new cases on Friday — a significant increase from the state’s typical numbers.

Falwell Takes Indefinite Leave Of Absence, Hampton Roads Officials Tracking COVID-19 Through Wastewater, Stellar Year For Peaches; More

Falwell is taking an “indefinite leave of absence” following poor judgment in despicable and inexcusable behavior for a college president.

Divided Virginia Supreme Court Renews Eviction Moratorium

The majority wrote the coronavirus pandemic qualifies as a disaster under state code allowing the court to issue emergency judicial orders.

Virginia Senators Again Push For Pipeline Review Reforms

Legislation put forward by the senators intends “to strengthen the public’s ability to evaluate the impacts of natural gas pipelines."

Menhaden Decision Marks A New Era In Atlantic Fisheries Management

The menhaden is at the forefront of a change in how officials up and down the coast are looking at and managing fisheries.

How Virginia’s New COVID-19 App Works And How Many People Need To Use It For It To Help

Called COVIDWISE, the app alerts users if they were in close contact with other users who later tested positive for the virus.

Opinion: On Evictions, It’s Time For The Governor To Stop Dithering

Pastors of African-American congregations speak of disaster, poverty their families face as a result of the pandemic.

Acting Homeland Security Chief Rebuts Criticism Of Use Of Federal Force In Portland

Secretary Wolf continues to attempt to defend the violent attacks on protesters by federal forces in Portland, Ore.

Is Opacity The Legacy Northam’s Regime Hopes To Leave On State Government?

Using a ridiculously contorted interpretation of state law, Northam’s administration steadfastly refused to make the data public.

Va. Department Of Health Requests Funding For More Enforcement Officers, Unemployment Claims Drop, Damage To State Parks; More

The Virginia Department of Health is asking for funding to hire 100 new employees to enforce COVID-19 rules.

Northam Announces Plans To Expand Antigen Testing In Virginia

Northam announced Virginia was entering into a six-state agreement to explore the possibility of purchasing 500,00 rapid antigen tests.

Virginia Launches COVID-19 Exposure Notification App

Called COVIDWISE, the software’s release makes Virginia the first state to begin using a technology platform created by Google and Apple.

Justice Department Demands Changes At Hampton Roads Jail, New Decision On Parole Board Report, Falwell Apologizes For Instagram Post; More

Liberty University president Jerry Falwell Jr., apologized for his despicable, inexcusable, callow behavior.

Historically Black Colleges And Universities Get A Much-Needed Financial Lift

It is clear these educational institutions are grateful for the attention of MacKenzie Scott.

Supreme Court Of Virginia Is Silent On Northam’s Request To Renew Eviction Moratorium

A little over a week later, Northam’s spokeswoman, Alena Yarmosky, says the governor has not received a response.

Congress Pushes Back On White House Bid To Cut Funding For Virginia-Class Submarines

Another battle has been brewing below the surface that also has major implications for Virginia: Fund one or two submarines?

Why Do We Know More About A Rabid Raccoon Attack Than COVID-19 Outbreaks In Virginia?

Texas, Arizona are states leading the "utter national failure" characterizing the Trump Administration's abysmal response to COVID-19.

Cuccinelli Vows Federal Agents ‘Will Not Back Away’ From Violent Protests

Acting Deputy Homeland Security Secretary Cuccinelli inaccurately and ignorantly defined the protests as "mob rule."

Virginia Is Stopping The Debt Trap, No Thanks To Federal Regulators

The federal CFPB has become a "lapdog for the high-cost lending industry," the guest writers state.

With Wildlife Corridor Plan, Virginia Officials Hope To Reduce Highway Collisions With Animals

Virginia drivers have a one-in-74 chance of striking an animal, according to insurance statistics compiled by State Farm.

Isaias Pummels Hampton Roads, Universities Delaying In-Person Classes, New Handgun Law Blocks More Than 1,000 Purchases; More

Tropical Storm Isaias pummeled parts of Hampton Roads, leaving more than 300,000 temporarily without power and damaging storefronts.

Virginia Will Require Tracking Codes On All Absentee Ballot Envelopes

The regulation, approved in a unanimous vote, requires local election officials to print barcodes on both of the outgoing envelopes.

‘14,000 Attempts.’ Balky Technology, Expiring Benefits Worry Workers, State Leaders

But as they argue whether to continue the supplement at $600 a week or a fraction of that, out-of-work Americans are left to worry.

‘A Real Opportunity’: Virginia Places A Big Bet On Electrifying Port

If the planned pilot project at Richmond Marine Terminal proves a success, all 160 yard tractors operating at six ports would go electric.

Northam Faces 15-Point Approval Drop As Governors Across The Country Face Growing Pandemic Fatigue

Even with the decline, 61 percent of Virginians somewhat or strongly approve of how Northam is responding to the crisis.

Without Football Season, What Becomes Of Virginia’s Boys and Girls Of Fall?

This pathogen from hell has already deprived the world of the Summer Olympics, the magic of March Madness and, for the most part, baseball.

Reducing Reimbursements For Medicaid Recipients Will Make This Pandemic — And Beyond — Worse

Budget amendment would imperil the convalescent -- but save the state money.

Could COVID-19 Make A School Nurse Requirement In Virginia A Reality?

Amid a pandemic and debate over reopening schools, senators are hoping to pass legislation requiring registered nurses in all schools.

New 90-Day Halt To Richmond Lee Statue Removal, Department Of Health To Launch COVID-19 Alert App, Isaias Sweeps Up Coast; More

A Richmond judge imposed a new 90-day injunction blocking Gov. Ralph Northam from removing a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

Scientists Identify 14 Species Among Hundreds Of Mystery Seeds Sent To U.S.

No shopping list for a run to a plant nursery, it’s five types of seeds federal scientists have identified among those sent to the U.S.

Judge Upholds State Uranium Ban In Property Rights Case In Wise County Court

“Even the highest rights cannot be used in a vacuum; we are not solitary creatures,” wrote Judge Chadwick Dotson, in his opinion.

After Several Years Of Tumult, Air Board Members Reexamine Public Engagement Process

“There were lots of concerns raised during the recent permit matters we considered," said Vice Chair Hoagland.

Republicans Aim To Curb Governor’s Emergency Powers, Fredericksburg Judge Rules Curfew Unconstitutional, Church Ownership Of Slaves; More

Republican lawmakers have filed legislation to try to curb the governor’s emergency powers in times of crisis.

Governor’s Emergency Powers Should Not Be Limited During Pandemic

Lynchburg Republican Newman introduced a bill for next month’s special session that would limit an executive order to 30 days.

Judge Upholds Virginia’s Uranium Ban In Property Rights Case

“Even the highest rights cannot be used in a vacuum; we are not solitary creatures,” wrote Judge Chadwick Dotson in his opinion.

Growing COVID-19 Case Numbers In Hampton Roads Are Straining Contact Tracing Resources

“In the Virginia Beach area," Oliver said, "We’ve had to supplement the contact tracing with help from other local health districts.”

‘Substantiated’ Parole Board Allegations In Redacted Report, Richmond Police Clear Protest Encampments, Cape Point Becomes ‘Cape Nub’; More

Allegations against the Virginia Parole Board have been substantiated, amid concerns that victims’ families have not been rightly notified.

Did White Supremacists Really Orchestrate Riots In Richmond? It’s Complicated.

White supremacists “marching under the banner of Black Lives Matter,” according to Mayor Stoney, had “spearheaded” the violence.

House Passes Package To Rescue Child Care Industry

The bills now advance to the GOP-controlled Senate, where their fates are uncertain.

Scientist, City Official Say: Stop Mountain Valley Pipeline From Polluting Southwest Virginia’s Water

Southwest Virginia’s ecosystem is in peril from the negligent construction of the Mountain Valley Pipeline.