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Va. education department plans to launch Office of Excellence and Best Practices

The Virginia Department of Education is preparing to launch a new Office of Excellence and Best Practices by hiring an executive director who will be responsible for fostering innovation, highlighting high-performing schools, and directing resources toward initiatives with a proven track record of improving student outcomes.

Mike Chapman, Virginia’s Sheriff Keeping Streets Safe Through Enforcement of the Law

Traffic stops and searches of motorists in Loudoun County have increased dramatically the first three months of this year compared to the same period in 2024, sparking complaints from activists and some residents.

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

In Loudoun County and across Virginia, public...

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Henrico County issues default notices for $2.3B GreenCity developers

GreenCity, a $2.3 billion development in Henrico County, appears to be at risk.

The money was gambled: A local CFO is sentenced to 9 years in prison for stealing 6 million dollars from the injured child fund

John Hunter Raines was sentenced on Wednesday to nine years of federal prison for stealing millions from the Virginia Birth Injury Fund. The former CFO, who claimed to have been his victim, had a courtroom packed with his supporters as well as the families of children with disabilities.

Rural Virginia clinics expand telehealth access

Southwest Virginia-based health clinics are partnering with a telehealth company and UVA Health to bolster rural healthcare. 

Carroll County to gain 118 new jobs from a new indoor farming operation

Oasthouse Ventures of the U.K., a business development company that specializes in greenhouses with low carbon emissions, has invested $104.8 million in its first...

A woman fatally shot at Chantilly residence by a man

Fairfax County Police are investigating an alleged domestic shooting that resulted in a death in Chantilly.

Unlikely allies unite for probation reform, but Youngkin has final say

Virginia’s criminal justice future is shaking up the status quo. In a departure from tradition, a probation reform bill is uniting unlikely allies across party lines.

General Assembly passes bill giving schools more say on classroom phone rules

Virginia school boards may soon have more control over how cell phones and smart devices are governed in classrooms.

Virginia GOP feud with conservative wing spills into critical election year

The latest salvo in the intra-party battle came in the form of an open letter, signed by six Republican officials from the hardline conservative 5th District — including Chairman Rick Buchanan and five members of the State Central Committee. 

Leesburg Family Displaced after Electrical Fire

All nine members of a Leesburg family were fortunate to have escaped last night’s accidental electrical fire with no injuries however significant damages have displaced the family from their home. 

Experts say that reports of the NoVa housing collapse are exaggerated.

Has the Northern Virginia Housing Market Imploded in the wake of Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's efforts at firing hundreds of federal workers via Musk's Department of Government Efficiency?

Norfolk Construction begins on $750M Casino

The Norfolk Casino's Jay Smith confirmed the start of construction for this long-awaited project near Harbor Park. Although a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony took place in October 2024 the actual site work began last week.

Democrat led Senate panel kills efforts to track English Learner funding

The Democrat led Senate Finance and Appropriations Committee has rejected a proposal to collect data on this issue.

Overdose crisis spurs school notification bills, but key details still up for debate

With drug overdoses continuing to strain Virginia communities, a proposal requiring schools to notify parents of overdose cases is gaining momentum in the General Assembly.

Saudi private school shuts down in Herndon, shocking families

After close to a decade in the Herndon area, the Islamic private school announced in late January that it will close for good after the 2024-2025 academic year, citing challenges with identifying a "viable financial path to self-sustainability."

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