Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.
- Mary Walrath-Holdridge USA Today
The findings of a large-scale review of more than 7,200 studies on alcohol-related disease are at odds with federal health guidelines.
- ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch
Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.
- Staff Report
Members of the Smith Mountain Lake Lions met at Copper Cove Golf Club last month to celebrate the achievements of eight Franklin County High School students with scholarship awards.
- Staff Report
No-wake zones will be in effect for boats watching fireworks shows around Smith Mountain Lake for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.
- Jason Dunovant
Rocky Mount Fest earned the Virginia Main Street Merit Award for Promotional Innovation last week, recognizing the town's success in creating and growing the popular annual downtown event.
- BRUCE MILLER and TERRY LIPSHETZ Lee Enterprises
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Virginia’s capital wasn’t always Richmond. A British threat helped prompt the move from Williamsburg in 1779.
There have been reports of severe sickness reported on the Appalachian Trail, according to a post on social media by Shenandoah National Park.
Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.
Plans for UVa's new data center at the Fontaine Research Park in Albemarle County now call for a three story structure costing $102 million to construct.
Sen. Lucas makes opening remarks at the June 16, 2026, meeting of Senate Finance and Appropriations
George Washington faced more than British opposition. A failed plot sought to replace him with Horatio Gates during the Revolution.
Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on Tuesday offered an "alternate path" to a potential budget deal that she said would not break current state commitments to data centers.
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Three of last season’s losses were by one score (Michigan State, California and Georgia Tech), and a win at Syracuse to close the campaign provided some semblance of momentum for the offseason.
Maryland opens the season at home against Hampton, plays at UConn and then closes the nonconference portion of the schedule by welcoming Virginia Tech to SECU Stadium.
Three of last season’s losses were by one score (Michigan State, California and Georgia Tech), and a win at Syracuse to close the campaign provided some semblance of momentum for the offseason.
The Palmers anticipate filing a similar action to their preliminary injunction in state court "promptly," according the court documents
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Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.
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Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.
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North Main Street eastbound lanes will close for a waterline replacement project starting May 18, with one lane open each way and motorists advised to expect delays.
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Westbound lanes on Route 40/Franklin Street near the Tractor Supply development will close May 14, with traffic shifted eastbound between CVS and Schewels Home Store.
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