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Governor Abigail Spanberger announced additional opportunity zones earlier this month, part of a federal effort that gives tax breaks for new development. It’s a program that’s seen parts of Richmond flourish, but it’s not the sole silver bullet needed to address Virginia’s housing needs. Governor Spanberger’s...
Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger marked Veterans Day on November 11 by honoring generations of American service members and highlighting the military community’s importance to the Commonwealth. Her statement emphasized Virginia’s large veteran population, the sacrifices made by military families and her commitment to supporting veterans through healthcare, resources and employment opportunities. Spanberger’s complete statement read: […]
A free kayak launch right beside a scenic river sounds like an excellent excuse to get out on the water. Especially when you can paddle past wooded shorelines and enjoy a completely different view of a historic waterfront community. The Virginia launch provides access to the Occoquan River, a popular...
Virginia’s watchdog agency is investigating a failed overhaul of the state’s child support enforcement system that cost taxpayers over $50 million. At the end of 2025, Virginia’s Department of Social Services shut down an IT project to modernize its outdated mainframe system used for the state’s child support enforcement.
When snow shuts down school and slows the roads, a warm cafe can turn a stuck day into a good one. Virginia has plenty of small, friendly spots where hot chocolate and grilled sandwiches are the real stars. This list covers six of them, from a Shenandoah Valley main street...
Delegate Debra Gardner is hosting a community town hall on Thursday to discuss the energy issues affecting Chesterfield families, businesses, and communities, including utility costs, energy reliability, and the future of energy in Virginia.
A termination fee in the proposed NextEra and Dominion deal calls for a hefty payout from the Florida-based energy giant if the merger fails. One energy expert thinks Dominion should take the money and run.
trophy logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Wilson Memorial volleyball just straight-up snatched the regional championship on November 11, pulling off their second upset by seed in three nights. They rolled into Covington, home of the […]
Critics of the surveillance state are worried that local governments that are cancelling their contracts with Flock Safety will replace them with different brands that do the same thing. Like officials in many other jurisdictions across Virginia, leaders in James City County cancelled their contract with Flock Safety, the most...
Whatever that president has, and whatever that president wants, it goes through the states.
A small-scale study from the advocacy group Environment America found evidence of microplastics throughout the Chesapeake Bay watershed, the group announced Tuesday. Using citizen scientists, the group collected several water samples at 15 different places throughout the watershed, including five sites in Maryland waterways. They found microplastics at every site, whether in the form of plastic fiber, film, beads, or fragments.
The Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels and the VMI Keydets meet on Friday, Nov. 13, at 7:00 p.m. ET. The post Mary Baldwin Fighting Squirrels Visit VMI Keydets on Friday appeared first on Ball Exclusives .
Del. Rodney Willett (D-Henrico) announced Nov. 12 that he will seek another term in the Virginia House of Delegates in 2027, launching a re-election campaign in House District 58. Willet represented the former District 73 from 2020 through 2023 and District 58 beginning in 2024. He is an
PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Gas costs are falling, with the national average dipping below $4 a gallon, according to both AAA and Gasbuddy. Fuel costs in Virginia and Hampton Roads are even lower, with the state average sitting at $3.78 Thursday morning, per AAA. The travel agency’s numbers are aligned with Gasbuddy which shows the […]