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Virginia begins crafting new plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

By Charlie Paullin - October 4, 2023

‘Tiger King’ animal trainer sentenced to $10K fine, no jail time for trafficking lion cubs in Frederick Co.

By Sarah Vogelsong - October 4, 2023

Progressive groups blast Virginia Municipal League over traffic stop stance

By Graham Moomaw - October 3, 2023

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Some voters erroneously stricken from rolls and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - October 4, 2023

U.S. House votes to remove Kevin McCarthy as speaker

BY Jennifer Shutt, Ariana Figueroa and Ashley Murray - October 3, 2023

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Investigator hired to hunt down Bedford candidate’s residence and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - October 3, 2023

Enrollment is growing at Virginia HBCUs. But they face historic underfunding.

BY Nathaniel Cline - October 3, 2023

It’s hazing season on college campuses. State safeguards are uneven.

BY Amanda Hernandez - October 3, 2023

Federal officials again criticize diagnosis and treatment delays at Hampton VA hospital

BY Sarah Vogelsong - October 2, 2023

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Up for a vote in this election: clean energy, data centers and utility influence

BY Ivy Main - October 4, 2023

The most dangerous idea in a library? Empathy

BY Brian Lyman - October 2, 2023

Navigating asbestos: the silent threat affecting Navy veterans in Va. and beyond

BY Guest Column - September 28, 2023

Preparing for the unexpected

BY Guest Column - September 27, 2023

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Ex-Loudoun superintendent Ziegler found guilty of retaliating against teacher and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - October 2, 2023

Republicans accuse Dems of misrepresenting abortion stance and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - September 29, 2023

Virginia ABC head steps down 

BY Meghan McIntyre - September 28, 2023

For-profit teacher training falls short on special ed and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - September 28, 2023

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As Va. officials review SMART SCALE, some regional planners worry about shifting priorities

By Nathaniel Cline - October 2, 2023

Congress clears bill to avert shutdown, with vote promised later on Ukraine aid

By Jennifer Shutt - October 1, 2023

Government shutdown nears: U.S. House GOP fails to pass one-month spending plan

By Jennifer Shutt, Jacob Fischler, Ariana Figueroa and Ashley Murray - September 29, 2023

Bon Secours, Anthem reach deal in contract dispute that disrupted care for thousands

By Sarah Vogelsong - September 29, 2023

Federal shutdown could halt paychecks for 129,400 active-duty military members in Virginia

By Ashley Murray - September 29, 2023

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