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Fairfax County Education System Examines Expanded Teacher Responsibilities

Virginia joins initiative to create three-year bachelor’s degree model

Virginia legislature grants emergency funds to help close leaking, bankrupt landfill in Chesterfield

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Virginia launches new unit targeting illegal vapes and intoxicants

VN Staff - August 18, 2026

Shoosmith Landfill Enters Closure Phase Amid Bankruptcy and Regulatory Adjustments

Statistics Highlight Age Demographics in Virginia Juvenile Facilities

Tom Dunlap, a Riverkeeper with the James River Association, looks over Swift Creek where toxic leachate from the Shoosmith Landfill is leaking in June 2026. (Photo by Shannon Heckt/Virginia Mercury)

Virginia legislature grants emergency funds to help close leaking, bankrupt landfill in Chesterfield

A variety of kratom and 7-OH products — including capsules, cartridges and wellness shots — are on display at a smoke shop in Buffalo, N.Y. States have led the way in regulating kratom, and last year, federal officials moved to ban 7-OH, a powerful compound found in some kratom products. (Photo by Amanda Hernández/Stateline)

Kratom product sales to be regulated in Virginia

A rendering of the proposed Chesterfield Energy Reliability Center. (Photo courtesy Dominion Energy)

SELC appeals to state supreme court over SCC approval of Dominion’s...

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Virginia Senate District 15 Special Election Looms as Battleground Against Democratic...

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Survey finds gaps in use of top-tier teaching tools across Virginia

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Lego plans massive distribution center for Prince George

VN Staff - May 9, 2025 0

Chesterfield’s indoor farming startup Plenty declares bankruptcy after multiple lawsuits

VN Staff - March 25, 2025 0

Charles City County to get 500-acre campus for data center

VN Staff - March 18, 2025 0

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

VN Staff - February 18, 2025 0

Doctors who provide abortion, transgender care could get legal protections under...

VN Staff - February 4, 2025 0

Richmond Kickers reveal new logo and branding in 2025 season

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Richmond Company Haleon R&D to See $54M in Upgrades

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