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Democratic control of legislature opens up chance for long-delayed SCC appointments

By Charlie Paullin - November 29, 2023

High fees, long waits cast shadow over new criminal expungement laws

By Amanda Hernandez - November 29, 2023

Va. court: Zoning violation notices must spell out consequences of not appealing to local board

By Sarah Vogelsong - November 28, 2023

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High medical marijuana prices driving consumers elsewhere and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - November 29, 2023

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High numbers of RSV cases statewide and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - November 28, 2023

A need for speed? Behind Virginia’s drive to boost auto racing

BY Rich Griset - November 28, 2023

Community college enrollment rises in Virginia but remains below pre-pandemic levels

BY Nathaniel Cline - November 28, 2023

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A new political coalition in Mathews County and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - November 27, 2023

D.C. region, including NoVa, sets ‘ambitious’ goal for rooftop solar

BY Charlie Paullin - November 27, 2023

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Deeds’ relentless work has bolstered Virginia’s mental health system

BY Roger Chesley - November 29, 2023

Author explores gratitude’s dark side — and how being grateful might still rescue us

BY Erik Gunn - November 28, 2023

Why are U.S. politicians so old? And why do they want to stay in office?

BY Mary Kate Cary - November 27, 2023

We celebrate one 1619 moment in history; another, we try to bury

BY Bob Lewis - November 22, 2023

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Keeping children facing family crisis with relatives and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - November 22, 2023

Virginia State University first HBCU to host U.S. presidential debate and more state headlines

BY Staff Report - November 21, 2023

A lawsuit over the ‘catfish cop’ and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - November 20, 2023

Lawmakers seek yet another skill game ban delay and more Va. headlines

BY Staff Report - November 17, 2023

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Worries over secrecy grow as state officials shield records from the public

By Kevin Hardy - November 24, 2023

All Virginia wildfires except Matt’s Creek contained, say officials

By Sarah Vogelsong - November 22, 2023

For 346th year, Virginia tribes present governor with a tribute of game

By Sarah Vogelsong - November 22, 2023

Retailers pare back their seasonal hiring to prepare for ho-hum holidays

By Casey Quinlan - November 22, 2023

Virginia launches pilot to mentor new principals

By Nathaniel Cline - November 22, 2023

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