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.

A federal judge has ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations that she said were illegally purged in the last two months in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting.

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

A federal judge has ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,600 voter registrations that she said were illegally purged in the last two months in an effort to stop noncitizens from voting.

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

Martinsville City Schools is helping its middle school students learn more about what they want to be when they grow up by hosting a career fair called CTE Discovery Career Quest. It’s taking place October 8 at 10 am at the Big Chair Parking Lot in Uptown Martinsville.

Each year, there are 7,800 women and men in the VBCF service area who are diagnosed with breast cancer.

Multiple Virginia State Police Divisions will be conducting Operation DISS-rupt on the entirety of Interstate 81 on September 19 and 20.

The Power of Pink luncheon is coming up and you have until Friday to get your tickets.

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.

Virginians have hope when it comes to the economy according to a new Roanoke College poll.

The Virginia Department of Education has released its draft guidance for a cell phone-free education in Virginia.

Two deputies were shot and one was killed after a shooting in Smyth County.

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.

The University announced that it had received mattresses at it's newly constructed residence hall which will open for the first time this month.

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

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

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

Trump and Biden are currently in a close competition, with both candidates neck and neck according to a Roanoke College poll.

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.

Broadband internet is a need all across rural America, and with parts of the Affordable Connectivity program now expired, thousands of Virginians could have higher monthly internet bills.

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

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.

You’ll soon be able to plan those trips to our nation’s biggest cities once The Virginia Passenger Rail Authority extends service to the New River Valley.

Hokies and Virginians will gather this morning at the April 16 Memorial to remember the 32 Hokies lost 17 years ago today.

Convenience store owners across the state Monday refused to sell lottery tickets in protest of Governor Youngkin's amendments to the skill games regulation bill.

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.

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

The bill would have created a retail market for recreational marijuana.

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.

There are fewer cases of colorectal cancer in Southwest Virginia, but more people are dying from it in our area.

Imagine struggling to pay for life-saving prescriptions. That’s what one Roanoke man is experiencing. He and others are asking Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin to sign a bill that’d make medications more affordable in the Commonwealth.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is sharing his thoughts on the budget the General Assembly recently passed. Youngkin said the current budget needs a lot of work because it negatively impacts Virginians.

Governor Glenn Youngkin delivered remarks on the priorities for the commonwealth after taking action on 50 pieces of legislation on Thursday, signing 30 bills into law and vetoing 20.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin took final action late Friday on 84 pieces of legislation, signing 64 bills into law and vetoing eight others, including legislation that would add more restrictions on firearm transfers.

Voters in Virginia cast their ballots Tuesday for their preferences for the November presidential candidates.

A jury has decided the state was justified in seizing 71 out of 100 animals they took during a search at Natural Bridge Zoo last December.

Virginia lawmakers have passed legislation that if approved by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin would allow recreational retail sales of marijuana to begin next year.

Virginians are starting to feel more confident about the economy, according to a recent study by Roanoke College.

The House of Delegates and Senate have presented their proposed amendments to Governor Youngkin's budget.

Two bills to legalize and regulate skill games are making their way through the Virginia General Assembly.

A brighter future for Virginians, the first adult high school in the commonwealth is coming to the star city.

Virginia State Police is aiming to crack down on speeding and reckless driving on Interstate 81 with Operation DISS-rupt.

Applications are open for the 2024 Elk Hunt Lottery, according to the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources.

Starting February 8, the Affordable Connectivity Program will no longer accept new enrollments and will start reducing the amount they can help.

Virginia lawmakers are pushing for paid family medical leave for the sixth year. The federal government requires employers with 50 or more employees to provide up to 12 weeks of leave for a qualifying event, such as caring for a family member with a serious health condition. However, the federal law doesn't require employees to be paid for this time off. The proposed bill in the Virginia General Assembly would change this for workers.

A bill to help people in prison get a second chance is back in the General Assembly.

Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and Attorney General Jason Miyares launched a new campaign to combat substance abuse.

Early voting kicked off for the presidential primaries in Virginia a week ago, but local registrars said few voters are heading to the polls.

The number of COVID-19, flu and RSV cases has decreased in Roanoke.

The order implements AI standards and guidelines to protect Virginians, utilizing $600,000 in proposed funds for AI pilots in state agencies.

Lawmakers from Southwest Virginia convened in Richmond Wednesday for the opening of a new General Assembly session.

Roanoke College projected Virginians would spend $900 on average. Now, that it's the New Year, you might be looking for ways to save money.

Holiday travel can be tricky, so we're working to help get you to your destination safely.

1 in 8 Virginians battles food insecurity, but fortunately for them, there are plenty of people in our area with very generous and giving hearts!

Christmas is just a week away, and some people are asking Santa for snow.

Democratic Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney announced Monday that he will run for Virginia governor in 2025.

52% of Virginians approve of the way Governor Glenn Youngkin is doing his job.

The Northern Lights will put on a dazzling display in parts of the U.S. Thursday night

On Friday, Gov. Youngkin and First Lady of Virginia Suzanne Youngkin were in Danville to deliver the Spirit of Virginia award to God’s Pit Crew.

Governor Glenn Youngkin shared his reaction to learning the General Assembly is now majority Democrat - a sharp loss for him.

Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin has expressed disappointment with election results that allowed Democrats to take control of both the Virginia House and Senate, but pledged to work with the party's new legislative majority on bipartisan priorities.

Republican David Suetterlein has announced his victory in the race for the Virginia Senate District 4 seat.

Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a State of Emergency as the threat of wildfires continues to grow in the Commonwealth.

This year's election will have every seat in the General Assembly on the ballot.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is fighting back against antisemitism with an executive order and a plan to combat threats.

According to the Virginia Department of Forestry, this is peak wildfire season in the commonwealth.

In just two weeks, Virginians will be heading to the polls to decide who they want to represent them in Richmond.

The Virginia NAACP has filed a lawsuit alleging Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration failed to turn over public records.

The sales tax holiday is making a return this weekend.

Former Virginia House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn has decided against a bid for governor in 2025 and will instead run next year to represent the competitive northern Virginia congressional seat being vacated by a fellow Democratic lawmaker.

Childcare is not affordable to most Virginians, according to information presented during the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission’s meeting on Monday

Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration acknowledged this week, with early voting underway, that it is working to fix an error that caused an unknown number of eligible Virginians to be removed from the voter rolls.

It’s official — Virginians can expect some money back in their wallets.

Transferring a car title through the DMV just got a little easier.

Montgomery County leaders and their partners are working to connect every citizen in Montgomery County to the Internet, no matter where they are located.

The General Assembly will convene in a special session Sept. 6 to approve amendments to the current two-year budget.

Virginia lawmakers will reconvene in Richmond next week to consider a compromise General Assembly negotiators recently reached on the long-delayed state budget.

Virginians have mixed opinions on the direction of the Commonwealth and the nation, according to a new Roanoke College poll.

Governor Glenn Youngkin is pulling Virginia out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a multi-state agreement to limit carbon emissions and reduce greenhouse gas effects.

The Virginia legislators who have been leading negotiations over the months-delayed state budget say they have reached agreement on the “major components” of a compromise.

The Virginia Consumer Sentiment and Inflation Expectations Report was released on Tuesday.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration says it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students.

Yearly Virginia Olympics adding adaptive sports to the annual games being hosted in Lynchburg.

Republican Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s main fundraising apparatus says it will soon report raising $5.75 million in this year’s second quarter.

Virginia National Guard troops will be departing for Texas soon, to help prevent illegal immigrants from crossing into the United States.

The Supreme Court struck down President Biden's $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan Friday.

People who have been disqualified from voting in Virginia because of their criminal records filed a lawsuit Monday against Gov. Glenn Youngkin and state elections officials challenging the state’s automatic disenfranchisement of people with felony convictions.

More people are riding the rails this year, according to the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority.

Gov. Youngkin's office says fentanyl is the leading cause of unnatural deaths in the state.

On Tuesday, Senator Mark Warner and Senator Tim Kaine announced more than $4,000,000 in federal funding for Virginia airport improvements.

Virginia regulators have voted to advance Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s plan to withdraw from a multistate carbon cap-and-trade program.

On Monday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced this year’s Click It or Ticket campaign, which they say is running through June 4.