On Friday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation that recognized Feb. 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month.
About 36 years ago, Douglas Wilder made history as the first African American elected governor in the United States when he took office in Virginia. Serving from 1990 to 1994, Wilder’s victory was a landmark moment not only for the Commonwealth but for the nation. Before becoming governor, he had already broken barriers as the first African American state senator in Virginia since Reconstru
Former Virginia Governor Doug Wilder is sharing hard–earned wisdom with the Commonwealth’s newest history–maker.
Ahead of President Donald Trump's State of the Union address, many Virginians gave their thoughts and opinions on the direction of the country
Governor Spanberger released the following statement on Monday after both the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates passed legislation that would incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour by Jan. 1, 2028.
The highway handles an enormous volume of freight and passenger traffic. More than 12 million commercial trucks travel the interstate annually, moving over $300 billion in goods.
On Friday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed multiple bills that will result in ballot measures being sent to Virginians in 2026, regarding abortion, voting rights, same-sex marriage, and redistricting.
On Monday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger updated the Commonwealth on the winter storm, and thanked response teams and those who were cooperative with the cleanup efforts.
Virginia’s data center industry is experiencing rapid growth, and leaders from across the commonwealth gathered in Lynchburg to chart its future at the Emerging Industry Summit on Data Center Development.
AARP announced that volunteer advocates will urge lawmakers to act on the organization’s legislative agenda when the General Assembly convenes on Jan. 14.
For more than a decade, hundreds of volunteers, scientists and conservationists across Virginia have worked together to document the commonwealth’s bird life, according to Virginia Tech officials.
Despite economic pressures, Roanoke shoppers are determined to keep the Christmas spirit alive, with local businesses hoping for a seasonal boost.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management in partnership with the National Weather Service, will recognize Winter Weather Awareness Week from Dec. 8-12, 2025, VDEM announced Tuesday.
Friendship Health and Rehab North and Friendship Health and Rehab South have been honored as two of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 by Newsweek.
Nearly 2.1 million Virginians will travel this Thanksgiving holiday, marking a 1.1% increase from last year, according to AAA Mid-Atlantic. The surge comes despite economic uncertainties, as Americans continue to prioritize holiday travel and family gatherings.
The Commonwealth has seen a 59% reduction in fentanyl-related overdose deaths since January 2022, a significant decrease Gov. Glenn Youngkin is touting as leading the nation.
Governor Youngkin announced Nov. 7 that Virginia submitted its application for $1 billion in federal Rural Health Transformation funding under H.R. 1, which was signed into law by President Donald Trump.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that Modine will invest $19.6 million through 2029 in planned capital expenditures to expand its presence in Buena Vista.
President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday night that officially reopened the federal government, ending a tumultuous 43-day shutdown, the longest in American history. Now, many are asking: what happens next?
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday $15.5 million in Virginia Land Conservation Funding to conserve 8,606 acres across the Commonwealth.
Virginia voters have made history by electing candidates who broke race and gender barriers in this week's elections.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday the launch of the Virginia Cares Initiative, a Commonwealth-wide food drive to support Virginians impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown.
Former President Barack Obama is urging voters to use Tuesday's elections in Virginia and New Jersey to rebuke President Donald Trump and candidates loyal to him.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency to provide emergency hunger relief for Virginia in response to the government shutdown.
As federal healthcare tax credits are set to expire, Virginia community health centers are warning of a crisis that could leave thousands without access to basic care.
Merck is set to create 500 new jobs in Virginia with the construction of a $3 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Elkton, the company and state officials announced Monday.
As the government shutdown hits day 15, Virginia ranks sixth among the states most affected due to federal jobs, contract dollars and access to national parks.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger have faced off on the debate stage in Virginia’s high-stakes governor's race.
Jay Jones, the Democratic nominee for Virginia’s attorney general, has faced criticism from both parties after allegedly sending controversial text messages to Republican State Del. Carrie Coyner in 2022.
Since taking office three years ago, Governor Youngkin has announced tax rebates for Virginians each year. On Wednesday, he said strong job growth and more than $10 billion in surplus revenue are fueling a record $9 billion in tax relief.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that eligible taxpayers will receive tax rebates up to $200 this fall if they filed individually and up to $400 if they filed jointly.
Virginia’s Attorney General, Jason Miyares, announced Tuesday his office is investigating whether manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have artificially inflated prices while “deceiving consumers”. His office said in a press release the probe could uncover violations of the state’s Consumer Protection Act.
This is the first time in over a decade that all six statewide candidates for office have attended and spoken to voters about why they should elect them this coming November.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is now accepting applications for its 2025 Beehive Distribution Program. The program helps Virginians assemble new beehives, and intends to increase the number of managed honeybee colonies in the Commonwealth.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears says she's running her campaign for Virginia governor like a military-style operation. And at this point, a few months away from the November election, it's looking like a campaign on the defensive. The lieutenant governor is facing a Democratic Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman who has more campaign money and a unified party behind her. Earle-Sears has replaced a pastor with little political experience who had been her campaign manager. And her team has failed to gain traction with big money donors. An Earle-Sears victory would make her the first Black woman in U.S. history to serve as a governor.
As students return to the classroom and families get back to routine, the issue of bullying is once again taking center stage in Virginia.
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that Google will partner with his administration to provide free and low-cost artificial intelligence certification courses to Virginians as part of his office’s ongoing effort to connect citizens to new jobs amid changes to the state’s economy.
Virginians shopping online at Walmart may have noticed a new pop-up warning them about how their reproductive health data is tracked. It’s the result of a new state law designed to protect personal privacy, and more retailers are expected to follow suit.
While supporters hail the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” as a win for working Americans, others worry about its deep cuts to key social safety net programs. On the streets of downtown Roanoke, opinions were anything but one-sided.
Independence Day celebrations have kicked-off across the Commonwealth, and for many that means hitting the road for a well-deserved vacation.
The Democratic nominee for governor, Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger, is hitting the road for “Span Virginia,” an eight-day bus tour reaching all corners of the commonwealth
State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.
A federal broadband program meant to close the digital divide in rural America is stalled, and now thousands of Virginians are left waiting.
Consumer confidence in Virginia continues to fall, raising alarms about the Commonwealth’s economic outlook even as employment and wages remain strong.
According to a new report from GasBuddy, the average price for regular gas in Virginia on Sunday was $2.96 per gallon, up just over a penny from the previous week. In Roanoke, prices ranged from $2.65 to $3.16 per gallon, a 51-cent difference.
This Friday, more than 6,000 Hokies will cross the stage during Virginia Tech’s spring commencement. Including Tyler Krupnik, a senior majoring in geography with minors in meteorology and climate and society, becoming the first in his family to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Republican John Reid said Friday he will continue his campaign to be Virginia’s lieutenant governor and denied he had anything to do with a social media account containing sexually explicit photos that had prompted GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin to call for him to quit the race.
Shawn Phillips, 44, enjoys puzzles, music, and basketball. He also lives with autism and cerebral palsy, and like nearly 2 million Virginians, he relies on Medicaid for essential care.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force passed 500 arrests this week. The VHSTF is a “federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence, and immigration violations across the Commonwealth.”
The Local Energy Alliance Program and the City of Roanoke have launched a new program that intends to make solar power more accessible to locals.
Virginia Democrats are vying to shield their statehouse majority while flipping the governor’s mansion in November, and new reports show they have a cash advantage in those races against Republicans.
New jobs are coming to the New River Valley as an integrated supply chain company looks to expand for the second time in four years in Pulaski County.
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he hoped to bolster Virginia’s rainy-day fund by trimming the state’s budget by $300 million.
Governor Glenn Youngkin along with Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Thursday that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in Southwest Virginia’s coalfield communities.
A Covid-19 milestone, it has been five years since the WHO declared it a global pandemic, but now measles is a top concern for public health, especially with low vaccination rates.
Virginia's lieutenant governor is used to facing formidable obstacles in her political campaigns. And Winsome Earle-Sears' bid to be Virginia’s next governor is no exception. The Jamaican immigrant and Marine veteran will need to win the Republican primary in June at a time when her party has been taken over by the “Make America Great Again” movement. Then she'll have to woo moderate and independent voters in the November general election as Democrats look to tie her to President Donald Trump’s overhaul of the federal government. Two conservatives are trying to challenge her in the primary. Virginia has never elected a woman as governor.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the latest round of awards from the Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industry Development Fund Infrastructure Grant Program on Wednesday. Bath County is one of six localities that will benefit from the latest round of awards.
The Virginia legislature has ended its 45-day session by addressing a slew of budget amendments ranging from tax cuts to child care. But some lawmakers say they will likely need to return to the Capitol later this year to address a mounting threat: massive federal government layoffs planned by the Trump administration. Virginia in December was home to nearly 315,000 federal workers and many more government contractors, behind only Washington, D.C., and California. So far fewer than 300 Lawmakers said such sweeping changes to the state’s workforce by the White House would deeply impact the state’s economy.
Virginians are once again preparing for another round of winter weather. Governor Youngkin is making sure more resources are available and encouraging Virginians to not only prepare but also stay off the roads.
