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.

Nationwide, about 81.8 million people are expected to travel over Thanksgiving.

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.

One of the most controversial quirks that Virginia has is the car tax. Why do we have it, and how do Virginians truly feel about it?

Not only did Democrats win the two other statewide races on the ballot, but they also expanded their majority in the House of Delegates.

Virginia voters have made history by electing candidates who broke race and gender barriers in this week's elections.

Jay C. Jones (D) and Jason S. Miyares(R) are vying to be Virginia's attorney general.

Ghazala F. Hashmi (D) and John J. Reid, II (R) are vying to be Virginia's lieutenant governor.

Abigail Spanberger (D) and Winsome Earle-Sears (R) are vying to be Virginia's next governor.

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 U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger has won Virginia’s election for governor.

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.

Jay C. Jones (D) and Jason S. Miyares(R) are vying to be Virginia's attorney general.

Ghazala F. Hashmi (D) and John J. Reid, II (R) are vying to be Virginia's lieutenant governor.

Abigail Spanberger (D) and Winsome Earle-Sears (R) are vying to be Virginia's next governor.

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.

Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares and former Democratic Del.

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.

Virginia Democrats and Republicans are split over potential changes to the state’s redistricting process as other states move to redraw their legislative maps ahead of the 2026 midterms.

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.

Some local lawmakers are working to fundamentally change elections in Virginia. Here's how.

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.

Rural hospitals across Virginia are being forced to make painful decisions when it comes to their budget.

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.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today that Virginia’s nonfarm payroll employment rose by 1,200 jobs in May, bringing the total to 4,276,100.

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

Virginia state Sen. Ghazala Hashmi has won the Democratic nomination for lieutenant governor.

State Senator Ghazala Hashmi has secured the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Virginia.

Low voter turnout marked the Democratic primary in Salem, but those who participated emphasized the critical importance of voting.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a statement regarding the “No Kings” protests that are set to take place statewide on Saturday.

A federal broadband program meant to close the digital divide in rural America is stalled, and now thousands of Virginians are left waiting.

More scam texts have been impacting Virginians. This time, they’re impersonating the DMV.

Consumer confidence in Virginia continues to fall, raising alarms about the Commonwealth’s economic outlook even as employment and wages remain strong.

As Memorial Day weekend approaches, many Virginians are getting ready to travel.

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.

Fentanyl deaths have dropped by half, down from 200 to 100.

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.

The Virginia Department of Health has confirmed that a child under 5 years old has been diagnosed with measles.

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.

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger has secured the Democratic nomination to serve as Virginia’s 75th Governor.

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 signed legislation banning artificial dyes in school lunches on Friday.

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.

Advocates in Charlottesville are pushing for Governor Youngkin to sign a bill that would protect access to contraception here in Virginia.

Many people are expected to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day all weekend, so the Virginia State Police is urging Virginians to stay safe on the road.

Five years have passed since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a global pandemic.

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.

A new poll shows Virginians, like most Americans, are fed up with inflation and rising prices.

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.

As a significant winter storm approaches, the Virginia State Police are urging residents across the Commonwealth to prepare and plan ahead.

The latest winter storm, now dubbed Winter Storm Harlow, still has many Virginians without power.

Virginia has seen over 110,000 power outages and more than 950 traffic accidents. Governor Youngkin also issued a state of emergency before the winter storm on Monday.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency as the Commonwealth braces itself for a winter storm.

The Trump administration’s aggressive push to cut government jobs is reverberating in the early stages of this year’s race for governor in Virginia. The fast-moving effort by Republican President Donald Trump to overhaul the federal workforce could have a sweeping impact in the state, home to some 145,000 federal employees and many more government contractors. Virginia, which along with New Jersey is picking a new governor in 2025, is already regarded as something of an early indicator of voter attitudes between presidential elections. The leading contenders in the governor's race are a former Democratic congresswoman, Abigail Spanberger, and the Republican lieutenant governor, Winsome Earle-Sears. The primaries are in June.

From groceries to gas, we all know that the cost of living is high and now Governor Glenn Youngkin wants to do something about it to help he’s proposing an exemption on tips from someone’s state income taxes, if they work in food service, hospitality, or personal service.

While one election just ended, Virginians aren’t too far out from our 2025 state elections, including the governor’s race.

The VSP unveiled a new safety sticker for vehicles in Virginia that passed safety inspections. The sticker will utilize the color green for the first time, VSP said.

Lawmakers are back in Richmond on Monday, and they are eager to tackle issues from education, taxes and electric rates.

Virginia Democrats have preserved their Statehouse majority in special elections.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared a state of emergency in anticipation of a significant winter storm expected to impact Virginia this weekend and into early next week. The governor is urging residents, visitors, and travelers to take necessary precautions.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new budget proposal aimed at exempting service tips from Virginia’s state income tax.

Virginia Congressman Bob Good and Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are paving the way for an emergency exit in Wintergreen in response to wildfire concerns.

A new report released today shows that Virginians feel better about their finances.

The Thanksgiving travel rush has officially begun, with nearly 2 million Virginians expected to travel this holiday weekend, according to a forecast by AAA.

Spending has been stable the past couple years at $900 on average per person a new Roanoke College Poll shows that Virginians plan to spend $200 more this holiday season.

It’s estimated that more than two million Virginians will be traveling during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Railroad expansion is coming to the new river valley, with construction starting as soon as next year.

Current Attorney General of Virginia Jason Miyares announced in a post on X (formerly known as Twitter) that he will be running for re-election.

As part of its ongoing work to address food insecurity the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Foundation announced a $400,000 grant for Virginia Community Healthcare Association to launch its “Food as Medicine” program.

Incumbent Tim Kaine is projected to hold onto the U.S. Senate seat for Virginia, defeating Republican opponent Hung Cao.

For the first time since 2020, Virginia ballots will ask voters to decide on a constitutional amendment change with a “yes” and “no” choice

Donald Trump is traveling to New Mexico and Virginia in the campaign’s final days.

Members of both parties reacted to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Virginia's voter purge program

Governor Glenn Youngkin paid a visit to Southwest Virginia today, he was in Wytheville for the 2024 Governor’s Summit on Rural Prosperity.

Virginia has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene to allow the state to remove roughly 1,600 voters from its rolls that it believes are noncitizens.