Where Virginia Ranks On List Of Best States To Live: New Report

A report examined affordability, economy, education, health, safety and quality of life to rank Virginia in its best places to live list.

Special Prosecutor Trying To Sort Out Elections Drama In Nottoway County

A special prosecutor and State Police are investigating the Nottoway County election office following months of misconduct accusations.

Commentary Suggests New Audit Castigates State's Response To Severe January Snowstorm

State officials kept a list of preventive measures for dealing with a major snowstorm on the shelf. They issued promises of help.

$470 Million Potentially Lost To Pandemic Identity Theft; More Va., Headlines

A federal judge ruled in favor of a transgender woman who sued Fairfax County after she was housed with men in a local jail.

Virginia Board Of Education Delays Public Hearings For History Standards Review

The Virginia Board of Education is delaying by a month its public hearings on the state's new history and social science standards.

Sex-Trafficking Crackdown Leads To VA Arrests

The FBI located 84 children, including 37 actively missing, in a nationwide sting. In Virginia, 3 arrests were made for child exploitation.

ACA Health Plan Costs To Drop Sharply In Virginia; More Headlines

The cost of individual Affordable Care Act health insurance plans is set to decline sharply in Virginia, due to state and federal changes.

OneVirginia2021 Relaunches As UpVote Virginia, With New Focus On Ranked-Choice Voting

The nonpartisan group that led the charge to reform Virginia's redistricting process is relaunching, with a broader “democracy reform."

ACLU Of Virginia Sues Department Of Corrections Over Earned Sentence Credits

The ACLU of Va., is suing the director of the Virginia Department of Corrections, and a state prison warden, to force an inmate's release.

Youngkin Administration Claims "Glaring Deficiencies" In History Standards; More Va., Headlines

A racial justice group in Roanoke is planning to put up markers at lynching sites, the report states, to remember such lynchings.

Prince William Could Steal Loudoun's Title Of Data Center Alley, But Land Use Battles Are Raging

Prince William County may be on its way to taking the “Data Center Alley” title from neighboring Loudoun County.

Spotted Lanternfly Invasion Spreads: How To Stop The Pest In VA

Adult spotted lanternflies can damage grapes and many kinds of VA trees. Here's how you can help stop the spread of the invasive species.

Walmart, Best Buy, Target: 2022 Back-To-School Deals In Virginia

From notebooks to pencils to iPads, here is where you can snag the best back-to-school deals at stores in Virginia.

Transit Agencies Concerned About Possible Budget Reductions

The Department of Rail and Public Transportation uses several performance factors, including ridership, to determine budget allocations.

A Review Of Virginia's I-95 Snowstorm Debacle; More Va., Headlines

An audit of Virginia's response to a January snowstorm that left drivers stranded on I-95 found the state failed to adapt and learn from it.

Back-To-School: What VA Requires For COVID-19, Other Diseases

Kids in Virginia aren't required to get COVID-19 vaccines to attend school. Here are the immunizations that are required.

Rapper Missy Elliott's VA Hometown Names Street After Her

Elliott, who gained international fame with songs like "Get Ur Freak On" and "Gossip Folks," was "humbly grateful" after learning the news.

VA Investigator Linked To Parole Board Leaks Can Sue Over Firing

Judge declined to dismiss defamation claims against former Gov. Ralph Northam administration officials Clark Mercer and Brian Moran.

Thousands Of Low-Income Virginians Set To Get Access To Shared Solar

Over 4,500 low-and moderate-income families that were previously unable to source their electricity will soon have access to the technology.

Coal Miners Urge Passage Of Permanent Funding For Federal Black Lung Benefits

With the Inflation Reduction Act poised to pass the House, coal miners, including from Virginia, could finally secure permanent funding.

Commentary Details Variety In Virginia Bus Routes While Mulling Possible Expansion

A Greyhound stopping on the side of a rural road was once so common a sight that it continues to be a television trope.

Ex-Cop Sentenced Over Jan. 6; More Va., Headlines

A former Rocky Mount police officer who participated in the attack on the U.S. Capitol was sentenced to more than seven years in prison.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks Thursday In VA, DC: When, How To Watch

The Perseid meteor shower peak starts Aug. 11, but 2022's final supermoon will compete for viewing in Northern Virginia and DC.

Former VA Cop Gets 7+ Years In Prison Over Jan. 6 Riot: Report

Thomas Robertson, a former officer with the police department in Rocky Mount, was found guilty of six charges in April.

Lawsuit Centers On Youngkin And Carlyle Tax-Free Stock Payouts; More Va., Headlines

A Pittsburgh pension fund that holds shares in the Carlyle Group filed a lawsuit claiming Youngkin, others "unfairly enriched themselves."

Potential Overdoses, Death At Privately Run Lawrenceville Prison Spur State Investigation

The Virginia Department of Corrections is investigating a rash of potential overdoses and a death at the Lawrenceville correctional center.

Virginians Are Getting Tax Rebates Of Up To $250 Per Person

If you owed income taxes to the state of Virginia for 2021, some of that money might be coming back this fall.

Despite Trump's 'Poisoning' Of Civic-Minded Task, VA Poll Workers Still Encouraged

If you've ever wanted to work the polls on Election Day in Virginia, you're in luck.

Soldier's Assault Lawsuit Against VA Cops Can Move Forward: Judge

Caron Nazario claims two Windsor police officers pepper-sprayed, hit and handcuffed him during a December 2020 traffic stop.

Chesterbrook Academy Summer Campers Donate to Comfort Cases

Summer Campers at Chesterbrook Academy® Preschools in Virginia Donate More Than 500 Essential Care Items to Comfort Cases

Virginia Sees Spike In THC-Related Poison Control Calls Among Toddlers And Teens

The director of the Univ., of Virginia's Blue Ridge Poison Center said he's seeing an increase in calls involving synthetic THC products.

Youngkin Says Parents Should Be Informed Of LGBTQ Student Identity; More Va., Headlines

Youngkin indicated he supports requiring schools to inform parents about their child's sexual orientation or gender identity.

Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks This Week In VA, DC: When To Watch

The Perseid meteor shower peak starts Aug. 11, but 2022's final supermoon will compete for viewing in Northern Virginia and DC.

Virginia Weighs Changes To ‘Fuzzy' Recall System That Lets Judges Remove Local Officials

Activists in Virginia are increasingly turning to the state's court-driven recall process to try to take out their frustrations.

Virginia's Teacher Shortage Is Fueling Big Spending On Recruitment And Retention

Since mid-July, teacher shortages have dominated discussions among Virginia's local school boards.

GOP Scrambles And Is Vexed, As Historic Legislation Helps Virginia And Highlights Democrats' Big Week

"Virginia is especially well positioned to see clean energy investments soar if the bill becomes law," the report indicates.

What Changed For Black Residents After Unite The Right; More Va., Headlines

Gov. Glenn Youngkin's administration says more workers have joined state government than have left, after stricter telework.

"There Is No Way To Defend (Twice-Impeached) Trump, Only To Deflect" -- Rep. Luria, On The Raid

Youngkin called the raid on Trump's home “stunning," yet his analogy to Loudoun is riddled with inaccuracies, the report indicates.

Regulators Approve Dominion Offshore Wind Project

State regulators Friday approved plans by Dominion Energy to construct the nation's largest offshore wind farm in waters off Virginia Beach.

Fabrication, Vacillation, Misinformation Dog Richmond Police, Stoney In Alleged Plot

"At stake is the public trust and confidence necessary to govern," the report indicates.