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Loudoun County Democratic Committee Under Criminal Investigation

The Loudoun County Democratic Committee is under criminal investigation for allegedly...

School Boards Are Failing Our Students, and Absenteeism Is Just the Symptom

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

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GOP state Sen. Reeves launches 2026 US Senate bid, aims to unseat Warner

Virginia state Sen. Bryce Reeves, R-Spotsylvania, launched his campaign Wednesday for the U.S. Senate, setting up a high-stakes 2026 challenge to three-term Democratic Sen. Mark Warner.

WATCH: Abigail Spanberger, Asked Whether Boys Should Play in Girls’ Sports, Instead Rants About ‘Costs’

Abigail Spanberger was asked a yes or no question: Does she support biological boys playing in girls’ sports and using girls’ bathrooms? Instead, the...

GOP districts take early lead in Virginia’s first week of early voting

Early voting in Virginia began just last week, but the first wave of ballots already shows Republican-leaning House of Delegates districts pulling ahead of their Democratic counterparts.

Hurricane Helene reshaped parts of Southwest Virginia’s landscape. New adaptations are underway.

On September 27th, 2024, floodwaters from Hurricane Helene that had already devastated North Carolina rushed through the hills and hollers of Southwest Virginia, uprooting timber, agriculture land, homes and businesses. The impact on the region’s natural resources can still be seen today.

Virginia’s early voting season begins Friday, ushering in pivotal election

Early voting begins Friday in Virginia’s high-stakes general election, opening a six-week window for voters to cast their ballots in races for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, all 100 seats of the House of Delegates and some local offices. This year’s early voting period arrives with several notable changes to state election law, including a shorter registration deadline and new reporting requirements for provisional ballots.

Migration patterns have changed. In Virginia, most rural counties are seeing a large influx of young adults.

Pulaski county seems to be thriving in an age when talent is seen as the key to success and the labor pool is shrinking.

RIP, Charlie Kirk, American Patriot and Friend of Israel

Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, the 31-year-old father of two and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed in broad daylight Wednesday at a Utah Valley University event.

Winsome Earle-Sears On the Record

After four years presiding over the state Senate, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears is attempting to make the leap to the governor’s mansion this fall. She is running on a platform of conservative values and her campaign largely mirrors the themes that brought Gov. Glenn Youngkin victory in 2021 — parents’ rights, fiscal responsibility and defending personal freedoms. 

Hitachi Energy invests $457 million to create 825 new jobs in Halifax County

Hitachi Energy plans to invest $457m and create 825 new jobs on its South Boston Campus in Halifax County. The company will be building more power grid components as the demand for electricity is increasing rapidly.

Ghazala Hashmi Has Long History of Smearing Her State’s Voters As Racist and Fascist

Whether you’re a parent who objects to sexually explicit books being shown in your kids’ classrooms, an opponent of discriminatory Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs, or a rank-and-file Virginian, your state’s Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor thinks you’re a bigot.

As Virginia Dept. of Education prepares for new academic benchmarks, education leaders call for more transparency

The Virginia Department of Education is facing calls for greater transparency regarding plans to raise academic benchmarks for students. 

Danville City Council will consider three budget amendments relating to the regional airport

The city council of Danville will discuss three budget amendments at its regular meeting on Tuesday at 7 pm. These amendments are to be used to fund projects and programs at the Danville Regional Airport.

Virginia Natural Gas proposes rate hike, consumer advocates fear big impact on low-income homes

Virginia Natural Gas (VNG) residential users could see their utility bills increase by an average of over $8 monthly, if state regulators accept the company’s current proposal to make an interim rake hike permanent. 

Regulator approves electricity transmission line, towers in Alexandria to serve one data center

Bren Pointe residents in Fairfax County are closer to seeing steel transmission towers rise just outside their townhomes after Virginia’s regulators approved a new electricity line to serve a single planned commercial data center.

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