State Of Emergency Ahead Of Ian; More Va., Headlines

Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency to prepare for heavy rain from Hurricane Ian.

Virginia Wants To Move More Goods Through Port Of Virginia By Rail

Virginia plans to increase the use of freight rail to transport goods by partnering with the Port of Virginia, according to the draft.

VA State Of Emergency Declared Ahead Of Hurricane Ian

Gov. Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Ian in Virginia. It hit Florida with 155 mph winds.

More Than 90 School Walkouts Against Transgender Policies; More Va., Headlines

It remains unclear how the Virginia High School League will react to Youngkin's proposal to overturn some privileges for LGBTQ+ students.

Virginia Has Issued 5,600 Nonbinary Driver's Licenses And IDs Since 2020

The Department of Motor Vehicles has issued approximately 5,600 driver's licenses and other forms of ID with a nonbinary gender designation.

As Maternal Mortality Rates Rise In Virginia, Health Officials Launch Interviews Into Deaths

Preliminary data show Virginia's maternal mortality rate more than doubled between 2018 and 2020, a sharp increase.

Student Walkouts To Protest New Transgender Policies; More Va., Headlines

Students across Virginia are planning to walk out of class to protest Youngkin's proposed rollback of transgender-inclusive policies.

Miyares Joins AGs In Letter Criticizing Credit Card Tracking Of Gun Purchases

Attorney General Jason Miyares joined a group of attorneys general in criticizing a handful of financial institutions for a new policy.

Two Former Election Officials File Federal Lawsuits Against Nottoway County

Nottoway County's former election registrar and one of her assistants have filed separate federal lawsuits.

Parents File Class-Action Suit Against Virginia Department Of Education, Fairfax School Board Over Disability Hearings

A federal class-action suit has been filed against the Virginia Department of Education and Fairfax County School Board.

Virginia Rule On Legislators Leaving Districts Could Add More Intrigue To 2023 Elections

After past redistricting cycles, the number of Virginia General Assembly members having to switch districts was kept to a minimum.

As Early Voting Starts, Elections Commissioner Calls System ‘Dependable'

A woman in a purple blazer lined up to cast a ballot on the first day of early voting in Chesterfield County.

Youngkin Is "Hardly A Likely Source" To Address Climate Change -- Commentary

What happens when state law requires an anti-clean energy governor to draw up a plan for a zero-carbon energy economy? We'll find out.

Kaine Says Mountain Valley Pipeline Provision In Manchin Bill ‘Could Open The Door To Serious Abuse And Even Corruption'

Va., Sen. Kaine (D) sharply criticized a provision of a federal energy permitting reform bill that would force the pipeline's completion.

Repeated Fake Threats To Roanoke Schools; More Va., Headlines

A fiery exchange between Virginia Reps. Abigail Spanberger, a Democrat, and Bob Good, a Republican, reportedly started during a discussion.

Most Virginia Schools Remain Fully Accredited Despite Student Testing Declines

Few Virginia schools lost full accreditation from the state this year, despite significant learning losses during the pandemic.

Big Bon Secours Profits From A Bare-Bones Richmond Hospital; More Va., Headlines

A bare-bones community hospital in one of Richmond's poorest neighborhoods has the highest profit margin of any hospital in Virginia.

2022 Midterm Elections: When, How To Get Absentee Ballots In Virginia

You still have time to request an absentee ballot in Virginia — and more and more voters have been doing just that.

When Does The 1st Frost Usually Occur In VA: Fall Arrives 2022

The first official day of fall arrives Thursday, but when can Virginians expect to see the first frost? Plus tips to save your plants.

Recall Update: Hundreds Of Over-The-Counter Items By VA Family Dollar

Hundreds of products that were stored in violation of label guidelines and shipped have been recalled by Family Dollar stores in Virginia.

Liberty Dining brings new perks to campus

With the introduction of automatic cup sealing technology and full-service espresso machines, Liberty University brings new perks to campus

Youngkin "Uses Kids In Culture Wars And To Bully Them To Score Political Points” -- Democrat Simon

Republican Youngkin's administration quietly released a document Friday overhauling Virginia's policy on the treatment of LGBTQ+ children.

Regulators Approve Dominion Bill Increase For Rising Fuel Costs; Appalachian Power Also Seeking Hike

Dominion customers will see their monthly electricity bills increase as a result of rising fuel costs.

New State Funding Could Help Freshwater Mussels Make A Comeback

The Cumberland monkeyface, Pistol-grip and Rayed bean, may be some of the most unsung heroes of Virginia's waterways.

LGBTQ Students Push Back On New Transgender Policy; More Va., Headlines

A judge threw out a lawsuit claiming Virginia's reliance on fossil fuels violates the rights of young people.

Virginia Is Sending Out Millions Of $250 Tax Rebates. Here's How To Find Out If You'll Get One.

Over the last few days, the Virginia Department of Taxation began the process of sending out roughly 3.2 million tax rebate payments.

Former Virginia ABC Employee Pleads Guilty In Liquor Leak Case

A former Virginia Alcoholic Beverage Control Authority employee pleaded guilty to a felony computer trespassing charge, the report states.

Pandemic ‘End In Sight’: Here’s How COVID-19 Stands In Virginia

Is the COVID pandemic over in VA? CDC data shows hospitalizations are down, and the 7-day average for deaths is less than summer counts.

Virginia To Hold Public Input Sessions On New History Standards In October

The Virginia Board of Education plans to finalize new history and social science standards in January.

Over History, GOP "Beats Loud Drums Of Xenophobia, Nationalism, And Hatred" -- Commentary

(By William Walker, a former associate vice president for public affairs at Virginia Tech.)

After Years Of Effort, Virginia Is Giving Lower-Income Workers A Major Tax Break

Benson, a single mom who makes under $50,000 a year running a coffee shop, doesn't usually expect things to go her way come tax time.

A UVA Rebate For Undergraduates; More Va., Headlines

To meet Youngkin's request to keep level tuition, the University of Virginia is expected to approve a rebate for in-state undergraduates.

Rural Homelessness Increases; HUD Aims Money At Helping People Without Access To Shelters

The Dept. of Housing and Urban Development has opened up millions of dollars in funding for groups serving unhoused people in rural areas.

A Hydrogen Plant Could Rise Near A Former King George Coal Plant

Efforts to convert the site of a former coal plant in King George County into a solar and storage facility are being re-routed.

Virginia Democrats Kaine, Warner Work To Preserve Chesapeake Bay, Enhance Climate Change

A so-called “doomsday glacier” in Antarctica that could raise sea levels several feet is disintegrating faster than previously predicted.

Virginia Board Of Education To Hold History Standards Hearings In October

The Virginia Board of Education plans to finalize new history and social science standards in January, the report states.

A State Traffic Death Spike; More Va., Headlines

The White House announced a tentative deal to avoid a railroad strike that could have caused major economic disruptions.

VA Libertarian Party Dissolving After National Party's ‘Bigoted' Turn: Ex-Chair

Different philosophies now espoused by the Libertarian Party reflect an offensive, hateful, and vicious direction, according to the report.

Teachers Work In "Unhealthy, High-Pressure Environments" In Virginia Schools, In Buildings Becoming "Obsolete"

(It is a commentary by Jonathan Becker, an associate professor.)

Preparations Underway For Potential Rail Strike; More Va., Headlines

A possible rail strike that might start Friday could mean a full shutdown of Virginia Railway Express, the N. Virginia commuter service.