Governor optimistic about federal support post-storm

Democratic lawmakers who wield control of the Virginia Legislature are hoping to make good on promises made on the campaign trail, including becoming the first Southern state to expand constitutional protections for abortion access.

On Wednesday at 11 a.m., Gov. Glenn Youngkin made a major economic development announcement at Berry Hill Megasite. If you missed it, you can watch it here.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has announced the launch of the Virginia Veterans Network, a new online hub aiming to support military families and transitioning service members throughout the Commonwealth.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is ruling out going to Washington in a Trump Administration.

Vice President Kamala Harris won Virginia on Tuesday, adding 13 electoral votes to her tally.

House representatives Ben Cline and Morgan Griffith, both up for re-election, told the crowd that with a strong turnout in this part of the state, Trump could carry Virginia.

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

The Supreme Court's conservative majority is allowing Virginia to leave in place its purge of voter registrations that the state says is aimed at stopping people who aren't U.S. citizens from voting.

Tax experts say while it might be October, tax season will be here before you know it.

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.

A federal judge is expected to decide whether to halt a system that allows Virginia to strike possible noncitizens from voter rolls.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin is taking steps to confront the growing issue of gang violence across the Commonwealth.

Economic expansion tests disc golf community

It’s been two weeks since Helene brought devastation across southwest Virginia and Governor Youngkin said recovery is now the focus.

A coalition of immigrant-rights groups and the League of Women Voters in Virginia has filed a federal lawsuit accusing Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares of an ongoing “purge” of voter rolls that will disenfranchise legitimate voters.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin pledged support for Florida this week as the state braces for Hurricane Milton. Youngkin confirmed that Virginia is responding to Florida’s request for assistance, with teams ready to mobilize ahead of the storm.

The Virginia Employment Commission is offering unemployment assistance to individuals who lost their job or business due to the destruction of Hurricane Helene.

47 families in Giles County are now without homes after extreme flooding from the New River due to Helene. The New River crested at 24.2 feet making it the second worst flood of the New River in recorded history. Despite the loss, the spirit of Giles is stronger than ever as the community rushes to help those in need.

Giles County was hit hard by flooding and now the community is banding together to clean up.

There’s an unlikely star in Kamala Harris’ fight to make history in North Carolina: Mark Robinson, the state’s scandal-plagued candidate for governor.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he would be declaring a state of Emergency for the Commonwealth in anticipation of impacts from Hurricane Helene.

The Virginia Department of Education is releasing its final guidance on Monday to make schools in the Commonwealth cell phone-free.

Discussions will center on Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s executive order to restrict the use of cell phones in public schools.

On Wednesday, Sept. 11, flags will be flown at half-staff in memory of the 3,000 lives lost in the horrific attack.

The project, which aims to expand key areas of I-81 to three lanes, is progressing faster than expected.

Recent polls show Kamala Harris strengthening her position among Virginia Voters.

Politicians from both parties used the Buena Vista Labor Day Parade to rally support and emphasize the importance of voter participation ahead of the upcoming election.

Israel said early Sunday that it had recovered the bodies of six hostages captured during Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack that ignited the Gaza war, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, whose parents had led a high-profile campaign for the captives’ release.

More police will be on the roads this week, as the state’s Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign kicks off Monday.

Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.

The United Kingdom's only manufacturer of hand-built electric classic sports cars will invest $8 million to establish a manufacturing facility at Cane Creek Centre.

Educators are finding a lot to be happy about with the latest Virginia SOL or Standards of Learning exam scores. The test scores are up, and the rate of absenteeism is down, according to Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s office.

SOL or Standards of Learning exam scores are up, and the rate of absenteeism is down, according to Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office.

On Tuesday, Governor Glenn Youngkin and the Virginia Department of Education released the Standards of Learning pass rates for Virginia’s students.

The Virginia Department of Education will release new guidance today that will establish cell phone-free environments in schools across the Commonwealth.

Jens Soering was convicted of murdering his girlfriend's parents, Derek and Nancy Haysom in the 1980s.

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Classroom controversies are brewing as the Roanoke County school board pushes for new cell phone policies. With just a couple days left before school starts the time is ticking to make a decision.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a statement Sunday on the Smyth County deputy killed in the line of duty.

Governor Glenn Youngkin issued an executive order on Wednesday to codify election security measures.

Tropical Storm Debby is still pushing bad weather up the East Coast, but floodwaters are starting to recede in South Carolina.

Governor Glenn Youngkin declared a state of emergency for the Commonwealth of Virginia based on National Weather Service and National Hurricane Center forecasts that indicate a tropical storm with significant rainfall and flooding across the entire Commonwealth.

A Virginia Tech political expert tell us for many elections, the Vice President is not a major factor to swing voters, but with the recent events, she said people are now paying closer attention.

The Virginia Department of Education will be holding a Commonwealth Conversation on July 31 to talk with locals about the future of their attempt at cell-phone free education.

There is plenty of jockeying happening at the Republican National Convention among the party's potential 2028 presidential contenders.

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. to build its fourth Virginia facility, purchase $7 million in Virginia-grown forest products

A VCU poll was recently conducted in Virginia showing Biden falling behind Donald Trump.

The Virginia Department of Education has announced that parents and community members will soon have a chance to express their ideas on implementing cell phone-free education in the Commonwealth, including in the County of Roanoke.

Ohio Sen. JD Vance is supposed to help Donald Trump win the Midwest this fall.

Governor Youngkin delivered a primetime speech at the Republican National Convention Monday night.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of a man who sacrificed his life to protect his family after gunshots broke out on Saturday during an assassination attempt against former president Donald Trump.

Governor Youngkin released a statement on on the assassination attempt of Donald Trump on Saturday.

The school board is considering more restrictions to cell phones at the high schools.

Virginia has been named 'America's Top State for Business' by CNBC, highlighting its talent, infrastructure, power solutions, and business-friendly environment.

Virginia has joined a growing number of states that are pushing for cellphone restrictions in public schools.

Governor Youngkin issued an executive order Tuesday that directs the Virginia Department of Education to draft guidance for public school divisions to adopt local policies and procedures establishing cell phone-free education.

The future of the program was unknown after the state's budget passed in May cut funding and changed the waiver process.

Former President Donald Trump said Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is one of the people he is "considering" for a VP candidate.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin stopped in Salem to sign new legislation to support Virginians with developmental disabilities and their families on Tuesday.

Donald Trump will hold a massive rally at Historic Greenbrier Farms in Virginia, joined by Governor Glenn Youngkin, aiming to turn the state red again ahead of the election.

Governor Youngkin ordered all flags in the Commonwealth to be flown at half-staff in memory of Sergeant Floyd H. Miles, Jr. of the Charles City County Sherriff's Office who lost his life in the line of duty June 9.

A hotly contested East Coast natural gas pipeline has been given the go-ahead to start operating.

The National D-Day Memorial in Bedford hosted a ceremony Thursday morning, featuring Governor Glenn Youngkin, who spoke.

Political observers have already placed their bets on U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine, predicting the Democrat will win his third term in November.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin and other Republican governors are slated to host a press conference at 4 p.m. on their plan to ‘unleash American energy.’

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in memory and respect of the victims of the Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting on May, 31, 2019.

The number one risk to the Commonwealth in these types of severe storms is flooding.

A new law will now notify parents as soon as possible when there is a school-related overdose.

Republican state lawmakers across the U.S. have been knocking down efforts by Democrats to ensure access to various forms of birth control.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin took action on a final batch of bills from the year’s regular legislative session Friday, signing seven but vetoing 48.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in honor of Armed Forces Day on Saturday, May 18.

The comments come after Gov. Glenn Youngkin said the new pay raises in the budget will lead to Virginia eventually meeting the national average for teacher pay.

This year's budget invests a record $21.6 billion in education.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in honor of Peace Officers’ Memorial Day.

Virginia lawmakers headed to Richmond to vote on the state’s 2-year budget after legislators said they have a compromised agreement with Governor Glenn Youngkin.

Protests over the Israel-Hamas war have spread across U.S. university and college campuses in recent weeks, leading to disruptions and arrests.

Small pro-Palestinian protests are popping up sporadically as colleges and universities hold commencement services.

Governor Glenn Youngkin signed House Bill 174 which allows prevents anyone who is allowed to authorize a marriage license to deny because of gender, sex or race. Leaders with the Metropolitan Community Church of the Blue Ridge shares insight on what this bill means for the LGBTIA plus community.

Some call it a victory, others say it's divisive. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the marriage equality bill, that would allow anyone who wants to get married to apply for a license.

Starting July 1, it is illegal for veterinarians to declaw cats.

Governor Youngkin signed new legislation making it illegal for the NCAA to punish a Virginia school for paying a student-athlete for NIL rights.

Virginia’s governor has signed a law that allows state colleges and universities to directly pay athletes through name, image and likeness endorsement deals.

If your kitty has claws, you soon won’t be able to have them removed in the Commonwealth.

The General Assembly and Governor Youngkin came to an agreement Wednesday to reconvene for a special budget session in May.

Leaders of the Democratic-controlled Virginia General Assembly have reached a last-minute deal with Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin to extend negotiations over the state budget into a special session, in an attempt to avert gridlock.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff in memory and respect of the 17th anniversary of the tragic Virginia Tech shooting that claimed the lives of 32 people.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin made a stop in the Hill City on Wednesday to sign a new bill to expand workforce development in the Commonwealth.

The budget battle in Virginia continues as some are pleased with the governor’s proposed amendments, while others are concerned about how it will impact education.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin and the Democratic lawmakers who control the Virginia General Assembly have spent months at odds over taxes.

Potential cancer-causing chemicals in our drinking water are what prompted Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign a new bill.

A new school summer program is coming to Roanoke City Public Schools, with a mission to prevent gun violence and gang activity.

Governor Glenn Youngkin has ordered that U.S. and Virginia flags be flown at half-staff on all state and local buildings and grounds in the Commonwealth in memory of Virginia Department of Forestry part-time firefighter James C. Ward.

Governor Youngkin vetoed several Democratic priorities, including increasing the minimum wage.

The collapse of a proposal to relocate the Washington NBA and NHL teams to northern Virginia has set off an extraordinary round of bitter recriminations among some of the officials and companies that were parties to the deal.

Governor Glenn Youngkin was faced with gun control legislation for the first time in two years as governor.

The Virginia Supreme Court reinstated a ban after they considered skill games as a form of illegal gambling.

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has vetoed two top Democratic legislative priorities.

Governor Glenn Youngkin (R-VA) made a highly anticipated decision to veto a bill that would allow for the retail sales of marijuana on Thursday.