This Virginia Tick Could Make You Allergic To Red Meat

The other bad news: The tick is growing in prevalence throughout the state, according to reports.

Virginia LG Scheduled To Speak At NRA Fundraising Event In Texas This Week, Following Tuesday's Gun Slaughter

Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for a women's luncheon at the National Rifle Association.

Virginia Official Says Staffers Are Leaving Mental Health Facilities To Work At Chick-Fil-A

Va., Secretary of Health and Human Resources John Littel made an eye-opening remark about the state's understaffed mental health facilities.

Predatory Residential Solar Installers Could Sow Mistrust, Advocates Fear

Norfolk resident John Luker knew it when he started asking solar companies how much it would cost to put panels on his roof.

Federal Commission Recommends New Names For Military Bases Named For Confederates

A commission is tasked with coming up with new names for military bases christened for Confederate leaders, including three in Virginia.

Liberty Dining Helps Swipe Out Hunger for Hundreds of Students

Liberty Dining by Sodexo at Liberty University launched a program called Swipe Out Hunger to alleviate food insecurity for commuter students

Commanders Land Deal In Woodbridge; Walmart Drone Service; More

The Washington Commanders reportedly acquired rights to land near Woodbridge that could be a site for a new football stadium.

Virginia Bans Private Funds For Election Offices After Grants From Zuckerberg-Allied Group

Election offices in Va., will no longer be able to accept private grant money under a law passed in response to the Zuckerberg non-profit.

Federal Solar Import Investigation Slows Virginia Projects

The investigation is into solar imports from four Southeast Asian countries responsible for supplying most of the panels and cells used.

Development And Poaching Erasing Years Of Work To Protect Wood Turtles In Virginia

Human development and poaching are erasing years of conservation work to protect wood turtles in Virginia.

After 11-Month Wait, Paul Goldman Says He Isn't Dropping His Redistricting Suit Just Yet

On Friday evening, Democratic attorney and activist Paul Goldman pushed out a text message with what he called “breaking news.”

VA Giant Pharmacies Now Offer 2 COVID Antiviral Treatments

Giant and Martin's store pharmacies in Virginia are now offering two prescription antiviral medications used to treat COVID-19.

Jif Peanut Butter Recall: VA Case Of Salmonella Poisoning

Dozens of types of Jif peanut butter have been recalled. One illness linked to the tainted peanut butter has been reported in Virginia.

22 Virginia Schools Make Money’s Best Colleges By Value Ranking

Want to get the most for your educational dollar? 22 VA colleges are listed in Money’s new “Best Colleges in America, Ranked By Value.”

Report On ‘Honesty Gap' Points To Decline In Virginia Schools

Pandemic learning loss and subpar standards have led to a significant decline in outcomes for Virginia's K-12 students.

Eight Virginia Groups Join Request For Federal Trade Commission To Investigate Electric Utility Industry

Eight Virginia organizations have joined more than 230 consumer, environmental, and public interest groups in this request.

At Dominion Wind Hearings, Continued Disputes Over Ratepayer Protections

After two and a half days of testimony in Richmond, consumer protection advocates continue to disagree with Dominion Energy.

Republican Gilmore Espouses Idea That Is "Universally Despised" -- Commentary

You've got to hand it to Jim Gilmore: the Republican former governor knew a winning issue when he saw it.

Va., Republicans Try To Restrict Minors' Access To Two Books After Judge's Obscenity Finding

A Republican lawyer who serves in the Virginia House of Delegates is pursing restraining orders that would make two books unavailable.

Feds Seize 145 Dogs And Puppies From Cumberland Beagle Breeding Facility

Federal agents seized 145 dogs and puppies found to be “in acute distress,” from a controversial Cumberland County beagle breeding facility.

Petersburg Tightens Curfew For Minors; More Va., Headlines

An investigation is underway after a police officer allegedly left a minor at the door of a state-run mental health facility in Staunton.

To Thousands Of "Recreational Anglers," Republican Youngkin's Decision Is "A Kick In The Gut"

The report indicates Youngkin gave commercial fishing interests top priority, bucking his purported "for the people" cover.

Virginia Receives A Big Boost In Federal Funds For Brownfields Work

Virginia was awarded a record amount of federal dollars to lay groundwork for the cleanup of contamination, or potential contamination.

These Are 2021’s Most Popular Baby Names In Virginia, DC

The Social Security Administration has revealed the top names for babies born in Virginia and DC in 2021. See which names topped the list.

Virginia Lawmakers Dodge Questions On Whether Budget Might Include New Policy On Skill Games

Leaders in the Virginia General Assembly won't say if they're considering changing the state's contested ban on slots-like skill machines.

Tight Used Car Market Driving Up Personal Property Taxes; More Va., Headlines

The tight supply of used cars is causing some Virginians to take a hit on personal property taxes due to big increases in assessed value.

COVID Booster For VA, DC Kids Gets FDA Nod: What To Know

As the latest variant pushes up the number of COVID cases in Virginia, the FDA has OKed a booster dose of Pfizer for kids ages 5 to 11.

Youngkin Announces Slate Of Environmental Board Appointments

Youngkin announced a slate of appointments to Virginia's citizen environmental boards recently.

Virginia Gas Prices Hit New Records As Budget Impasse Continues

The average price of gas in Virginia hit a record of $4.319 per gallon as state lawmakers continue to debate relief for those struggling.

The American Rescue Plan Act -- From Top To Bottom, A Total Winner

(An NAACP chapter president, Royston, in commentary, discusses the plan's benefits.)

New Federal Programs Offer Virginia Households A Subsidy For Affordable High-Speed Internet

Federal and state officials are rolling out new programs in an expansive effort to bring faster and less expensive internet to Virginia.

Liberty Dining’s Mall Restaurant Expands Menu, Accepts Dining Dollars

The Food Hall at River Ridge Mall is a community-building platform featuring three eating establishments run by campus dining at Liberty U

2 VA Cities Rank Among Best Places To Live: U.S. News

Two Virginia cities are named to the nation’s 150 Best Places to Live by U.S. News & World Report.

What's ‘Reasonable And Prudent' When It Comes To Dominion Offshore Wind Project's Costs?

Dominion Energy is seeking approval to build what will be the largest offshore wind power project in the United States.

Is The Author Prescient With Regard To Dominion Energy Virginia? Commentary

Well, that didn't take long.

Beef Sold At NoVA, DC Whole Foods Stores Could Contain Plastic: USDA

Consumers found hard, rigid plastic in some ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores in VA, DC and nationwide, according to the USDA.

VA, DC Weather: Fog, 4 Days Of Rain In Weekend Forecast

Thunderstorms, scattered rain showers, humidity and fog are in the DC/VA forecast this weekend. Here's the latest.

A Settlement In Liberty Sexual Misconduct Case; More In Virginia

Youngkin, Hogan asked the Justice Department to enforce a federal law that appears to ban protests outside Supreme Court justices' homes.

Wildlife Officials: Leave The Fawns Alone

Spring is in full swing, and that means Virginians might be tempted to aid white-tailed deer fawns that appear to have been abandoned.

Virginia Senator Involved In Skill-Game Suit Invokes Special Session To Delay Hearing

Virginia Sen. Bill Stanley, R-Franklin, invoked his duties as a sitting lawmaker to request a delay in a high-profile lawsuit.