4 Moments That Stood Out During The First Democratic Gubernatorial Debate

Running as a quasi-incumbent, McAuliffe is considered the frontrunner in a field that includes Sen. Jennifer McClellan, D-Richmond.

An Investigative Outlet Sets Its Sights On Sentara

The investigative group Checks And Balances expects to find out how the Sentara lobby "uses government to crush competitors."

In Virginia The Pandemic Gave Rise To Some Unexpected Stars: Birds

Paige Pearson of the Va. Department of Wildlife Resources reported a 20 percent increase in bird viewership over the opening months of 2021.

Should Virginia Bus Systems Go Fare Free Forever?

Some "large localities" have expressed interest in eliminating bus fares for at least three years, the report states, begging the question.

Virginia To Pilot COVID-19 Testing Program In Public Schools

“We agree that testing can be a layer of prevention,” said Dr. Laurie Forlano, who oversees population health for the department.

Appalachian Power Appeals Rate Case To Supreme Court Of Virginia

Appalachian's appeal primarily stems from the determination by the State Corporation Commission, which regulates Virginia utilities.

Clean Virginia Backs Carroll Foy For Governor With $500K Donation

The group's formal endorsement of Carroll Foy and accompanying cash infusion comes just before the first televised Democratic debate.

Done Right, Legal Pot Could Bring Social Equity And Opportunity To Virginia

The Virginia Company of London, chartered as a joint stock company, encountered lean times in the early years.

Stricter Approach To Late Paperwork In Virginia House Races Could End Three Democratic Primaries Early

The decision to insist on meaningful deadlines comes after years of officials wrestling with how to handle paperwork errors.

Virginia's HIV Transmission Penalty Will Remain On The Books

“The language around infected sexual battery was modernized in important ways,” said Lamneck, executive director of an advocacy group.

UVA's Abel Liu Breaks Barriers

The Redwood High grad became the nation's first openly transgender student government president at any university.

Fairness Demands That Virginia's Neighbor Earns Statehood, Despite Republican Opposition

Televised hearings and newscasts often displayed the condescension many in Congress held for Washingtonians and their efforts.

An April 1 Energy Solution

Other new technologies are a little more cutting edge, one might even say niche. Take, for example, an interesting gravity-based system.

Audit Overwhelmingly Confirms Virginia's Election Results

The only way to reach 100 percent certainty would be for officials to manually review every ballot cast in the state.

Virginia Teachers Are Going To Be Assessed On ‘Cultural Competency.' What Does That Mean?

An educator's efforts prove groundbreaking relative to the changing ways in which Black History is taught in schools, the report says.

Special Report: Dozens Of Members Of Congress Are Vaccinated Against COVID-19, But Some Still Hesitate

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With Northam's Endorsement, Virginia Is Poised To Speed Marijuana Legalization To July 1

“Virginia will become the 15th state to legalize marijuana . . .with a focus on public safety, public health, and social justice" -- Northam

On Virginia's Rural Coast, Resiliency And Chesapeake Bay Conservation Goals Collide Amid Sea Level Rise

“We're flat as a pancake,” said Jenkins, the county’s planning, zoning and wetlands director. “Much of the county is close to sea level."

Virginia's New Big Tech-Backed Data Privacy Law Is The Nation’s Second. Critics Say It Doesn’t Go Far Enough.

Sen. Dave Marsden, D-Fairfax, said Virginia’s legislation could be “a good starting place for a national privacy bill.”

Why You Should Get A COVID-19 Vaccine – Even If You've Already Had The Coronavirus

A clinical assistant professor of immunology talks about the need of vigilance with the virus, and the unpredictability of immunity.

Virginia House Leaders Back Legalizing Home-Grown Marijuana This Summer

“The time is now for us to act,” wrote speaker Eileen Filler-Corn in a statement.

As We Vaccinate Our Way Out Of The Pandemic, Old Horrors Have Returned As Part Of The ‘New Normal'

The trip to get it was a small price for the assurance that a submicroscopic ball of malicious DNA is unlikely to land me in intensive care.

What Virginia's School Outbreak Dashboard Can — And Cannot — Say About The Risks Of Reopening

In early February, Gov. Ralph Northam directed local divisions to begin offering in-person instruction by March 15.

Can Virginia's Suburban Counties Retrofit A City Feel?

The question as to what to do with "dead and dying retail spaces" has grown louder, relevant to "aging malls" built in the '70s and '80s.

Chaotic Night Ends With 2 Dead, 8 Injured In VA Beach Shootings

Several people pulled out firearms and "began shooting at each other" Friday night on Atlantic Avenue, Virginia Beach police said.

After Blackjewel Settlement, Virginia Has Coal Mining Permits No One Wants

“This is probably one of the most complex bankruptcies in history,” said Pillersdorf, one of the attorneys representing former employees.

Vaccine Tourists Flock To Danville As Virginia Struggles To Match Supply To Demand

The Danville site started to attract widespread attention on Wednesday, when the Blue Ridge Health District issued a warning on Twitter.

Before Lawmakers Abolished The Death Penalty, Expert Public Defenders Had Quietly Defeated It Themselves

The creation of four regional capital defenders' offices in 2002 meant low-income people with death sentences got access to expert lawyers.

Virginia Could Soon Push More Workers To Save For Retirement. Here's How:

The accounts would be optional, but workers would be enrolled by default.

Lawmakers Must Protect Virginians From The Harms Of Gold Mining

EPA personnel in 2015 attempted to address and remediate polluted wastewater at the abandoned Gold King Mine in Silverton, Colo.

Pandemic Deaths Fail To Shake Loose A Legislative Solution On Nursing Home Staffing

When she started Dignity for the Aged out of frustration, Kukich started hearing from “all sorts of people” about cases of abuse, neglect.

Alzheimer's Association to host free screening of Grandpa's Hands

Event to include Q&A with film creator, discussion of warning signs

Virginia Sets An Example On Voting Rights

Virginia continues to struggle with voting parity, since requiring federal oversight in 1965 following passage of the Voting Rights Act.

Northam Announces Rollback Of Some COVID-19 Restrictions As Experts Warn Against A ‘Predictable' Spring Surge

Alena Yarmosky, the governor's spokeswoman, said the new guidelines will offer slightly more flexibility to events-oriented businesses.

Northam Orders State Agencies, Colleges And Universities To Stop Using Single-Use Plastics

“Therefore, it is critical the commonwealth focus on reducing disposal of solid waste, and diverting as much as possible" -- executive order

Virginia Natural Gas Sues Power Plant Developer, Cancels Scaled-Down Infrastructure Expansion

As of March 12, however, C4GT had not responded to any filings with the court or a summons. On that day, the court entered a default.

‘You Have Choice': As Primary Season Arrives, Waiting Your Turn Has Gone Out Of Fashion For Va. Democrats

She ran anyway and won the primary by a dozen votes. Four years later, she's trying to build a national profile as she runs for governor.

Another 38 Special: Inside The Intense Battle For A Reliably Red Virginia Senate Seat

The district includes Bland, Buchanan, Dickenson, Pulaski, and Tazewell counties, cities of Norton and Radford, and portions of counties.

The Pandemic Did Not Hurt Enrollment At Most Of Virginia's Four-Year Universities; Not So For Community Colleges

“We've got charts that show a decline of 0.1 percent, which is really just a blip,” Allison said. “That’s good news."

Fairfax County Is First In Virginia To End Voluntary Cooperation With ICE: It Shouldn't Be The Last

The inability to trust ICE "has been painfully apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic, with many immigrant residents afraid" -- the report