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A proposed $67 billion merger between Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy could create one of the world’s largest regulated electricity businesses. Announced in May 2026, the deal would bring together major energy operations serving millions of customers across the southeastern United States. However, the proposed merger has become a...
Interstate 81 is a long road, and somewhere near New Market a lot of drivers make the same quiet decision. They flip on the blinker and head for breakfast. The reason is not a flashy billboard or a viral trend. It is a small roadside diner that has been feeding the Shenandoah Valley for about seven decades, opening its doors at 7 AM every single day of the week.
Last Tuesday’s historic win for Democrats nationwide may not feel immediately applicable to state-level politics in Virginia, which holds its own elections on odd years rather than syncing them with federal elections. Democrats already enjoy a trifecta in the state, and last week Virginia voters handily endorsed the constitutional amendments the party put forward to […]
A single cardboard egg carton holds twelve neat little cups, and gardeners online swear those cups make flower bulbs line up like perfect soldiers. I spotted the videos and laughed, then grabbed a carton from my recycling bin. Turns out the trick has a real upside and a sneaky catch....
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Lyme disease may have only entered the American medical spotlight in the last few decades, but the bacteria responsible for the illness have existed for far longer. Now, researchers are looking into the history of the tick-borne illness, uncovering how it was discovered and why its presence has expanded across Virginia. […]
Beginning Jan. 1, Virginians ages 18 to 20 applying for their first driver’s license will need to meet new licensing requirements. Under the new law, applicants must hold a learner’s […]
In the wake of multiple crashes involving first responders and roadside professionals, the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and Virginia State Police (VSP) are emphasizing the recent Crash Responder Safety Week, and the critical need for drivers to slow down, move over, and protect the lives of emergency responders. The national theme of the week is “Slow down, move over. Lives are on the line!”
Some Virginia taverns were feeding travelers back when the roads outside were dirt and the customers arrived on horseback, and a few of them are still flipping burgers today. This list rounds up seven old-school spots, from a courthouse tavern George Washington knew to a ten-stool Roanoke counter that never closes.
ARLINGTON, Va. — A guard at Arlington National Cemetery corrected a group that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday. The soldier was guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and corrected them after hearing a laugh coming from their area. "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence...
The Virginia Department of Transportation wants public input on two Route 29 intersections as the state studies possible improvements in Albemarle and Fauquier counties.
Bone-dry soil can actually push rainwater away instead of drinking it in. Scientists have a name for it, and it shows up in backyards far more than most of us realize. In my own yard, I watched a summer storm finally arrive after weeks of cracked, dusty beds. I expected the ground to soak it up fast. Instead, shiny puddles sat on top like the soil had sealed itself shut.
New limits are coming for commercial menhaden fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. Regulators voted to cut the Bay cap beginning in 2027, despite opposition from Virginia.
Senate Revisions to House Proposed Amendments to the U.S. Constitution, National Archives (US-PD) On October 15, Canopy Forum, hosted by the Center for the Study of Law and Religion, held an online book symposium regarding Donald L. Drakeman’s upcoming book, to be published November 2026, titled The Free Exercise Clause and the Rights of Conscience (Harvard University Press, 2026). The following is a review essay of Professor Drakeman’s book written in anticipation of the symposium.
VHSL REGIONAL FINALS 5C – FRANKLIN COUNTY 3, PRINCE GEORGE 2 4D – MILLBROOK 3, BLACKSBURG 1 3D – ABINGDON 3, CHRISTIANSBURG 1 2C – APPOMATTOX 3, GLENVAR 2 1C – AUBURN 3, EASTERN MONTGOMERY 0 1D – PATRICK HENRY-GLADE SPRING 3, CHILHOWIE 1 VISAA STATE QUARTERFINALSDIVISION II – FREDERICKSBURG CHRISTIAN 3, NORTH CROSS 0DIVISION […]
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: […]
We discussed all the winners and participants of our Hometown’s Best competition on The 540 on Thursday. The 540 is a relaxed, conversational show built around the people, places and ideas that make Southwest and Central Virginia special. To watch the Nov.12, 2026 episode of The 540, click here.
You’ll need to trade in the sunglasses for the rain gear at times Thursday as showers return. The system bringing us the wet weather will also be ushering in much colder air along with gusty winds, making it feel even colder. Showers will move in as early as Thursday morning’s commute, sliding from west to […]
A 9-year-old boy in Dinwiddie has earned an honor that very few can claim — Ledger Mann has been named TIME Magazine's Kid of the Year for helping first responders better assist children with autism.
Harrisonburg Department of Public Transportation (HDPT) drivers gathered in City Hall on Tuesday night, asking the Harrisonburg City Council to pass a collective bargaining ordinance (CBO) to negotiate wages and working conditions during its scheduled meeting. Collective bargaining is the negotiation process between the city and a labor union that...
Virginia Film Office director Andy Edmunds has worked in the state’s film industry since the late 1990s, and has enticed Steven Spielberg, Terrence Malick, Patty Jenkins, Ridley Scott, and Clint Eastwood to film in Virginia. “Virginia has such a great diverse palette for filmmakers,” Edmunds says. “We’ve got mountains,...
