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- Loudoun County ADC Program Trains Inmates to Prepare Service Dogs for Autism Support
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors meeting featured a presentation on an Adult Detention Center program in which inmates train service dogs.
- Four people convicted in killings among August parole grants, including a man who was 15
Four of the 14 people the Virginia Parole Board granted in August were serving time for homicide convictions, including one man considered under a new law for people who offended as juveniles.
- House GOP Leaders: ‘What Happened to Making Life More Affordable for Virginians?’
What Happened to Making Life More Affordable for Virginians?
- General Assembly Republicans Call for Gas Tax Holiday
“Suspending the gas tax gives us a chance to provide immediate, tangible help to Virginians in the short term.
- Virginia House Democrats Kill Legislation to Reform Virginia Clean Economy Act
House Republicans presented a number of bills to House Labor and Commerce Subcommittee #3 designed to prevent more than $450 million in 'deficiency fees' under the Virginia Clean Economy Act from being passed on to hard-working Virginia families.
- New Report Finds Strong Wage Gains for Virginia G3 Graduates
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- Virginia Military Institute Maintains Strong Rankings in U.S. News Best Colleges List
VMI maintained its reputation as one of the nation’s best colleges, according to the 2027 Best Colleges rankings released Sept. 22 by U.S. News and World Report.
- House Republicans Roll Out Affordability Done Right Agenda to Lower Costs for Virginians
“Democrats talk about affordability,” Kilgore said.
- Man convicted of 1997 Franklin post office robbery granted parole under juvenile criteria
David Syrus Butchee, 45, was granted parole in September after serving decades on armed robbery of a Franklin post office convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun. Here’s what you need to know.
Dominion Energy offices in Richmond, Va. (Photo by Parker Michels-Boyce for the Virginia Mercury) Public hearings in the case to decide the fate of the proposed merger between Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy begin this week at the State Corporation Commission.
- Man who helped kill Fairfax County resident at 15 granted parole under new juvenile law
Stephen Michael Lineham, 42, was granted parole in August after serving decades on first-degree murder committed at 15 convictions, according to Virginia Parole Board records.
- If Virginians approve the baby killing amendment, a hearing is set for Nov. 13 to challenge it
Abortion rights signs seen during a Democratic Election Night Party in Richmond in 2023.
- Excellence in Action: Cadet Reynolds Recognized with Prestigious Bayliss Award
Virginia Military Institute’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 880 recently celebrated Cadet Major Joseph T. Reynolds as the Fall 2026 recipient of the prestigious Bayliss Scholarship.
- Loudoun superintendent pushes back after Va. delegate slams LGBTQ+ history acknowledgment
Loudoun County Public Schools Superintendent Aaron Spence testifies during a June 10, 2026 congressional hearing.
- Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections
An aerial view shows a data center situated near single-family homes in Northern Virginia.
- Eastern Shore Community College Launches New Engineering Program for Fall 2026
Eastern Shore Community College (ESCC) is proud to announce the launch of its new Engineering Program beginning Fall 2026, expanding
- Virginia Advances Bill Mandating Multilingual Food Allergy Notices in Restaurants
House Bill 373 requires standardized multilingual notices and staff procedures for food allergies in Virginia restaurants to improve diner safety.
- Juvenile criteria, age and health: how September's parole cases were decided
The board weighed a new juvenile-offender procedure and geriatric eligibility in September, granting one juvenile case and denying another, and granting seven of 85 cases overall.
- Vindman faces crowded field and economic pressures in Virginia’s 7th District Congressional race
Pictured from left are candidates for the seventh congressional district race in Virginia: U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Woodbridge, Republican Douglas Ollivant and Libertarian Taner Lopez.
- ¡Vamos! Breeze Announces Nonstop Service to Cancún
Twice weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays starting in January 2027 Starting in January, Richmond travelers seeking sun and fun can catch a quick, nonstop flight with Breeze Airways to Cancún, Mexico, where they’ll be greeted by gorgeous white sand beaches, vibrant culture and nightlife, and experiences for everyone.
- Virginia Outdoors Foundation protected 11,000 new acres and awarded nearly $6 million in grants
From family farms and public parks to expanding the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, VOF's work in 2025 added to its portfolio of protected open space for future generations.
- Bull Run Mountains Preserve inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network
BRMNAP becomes the 14th forest in Virginia to be inducted into the network, and the second in Prince William County.
- Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree
Virginia Western has revolutionized a two-year programming degree into the Associate of Applied Science in IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions degree.
- Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates Together
Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates Together After more than twenty years at Daikin Applied Americas, Army veteran Rachel Sicheri decided she wanted to earn a degree to help advance her career.
- Virginia Republicans urge Spanberger to call special session for fuel-tax holiday
Republican lawmakers are urging Gov. Abigail Spanberger to call a special session to suspend Virginia’s gasoline and diesel taxes for 90 days to ease fuel costs for families and businesses.
- Bristol building owners continue to fight legal battle against abortion clinic
The landlords of Bristol who tried for two years to get the abortion clinic out of their building have appealed the dismissal their lawsuit against clinic owner.
- Loudoun Officials Address Latino Student Representation in Equity Efforts
A Loudoun County School Board discussion highlights concerns over equitable inclusion of Latino students and Title I schools in Sterling Park across district councils.
