News

Bears will honor Steve McMichael, Virginia McCaskey on their uniforms this season
The Bears will honor Hall of Fame defensive tackle Steve McMichael and longtime owner Virginia McCaskey on their uniforms ...
Virginia judge bars Youngkin’s university board appointments rejected by Senate Democrats
A judge has ordered that eight university board members tapped by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin should be removed from their ...
Lottery player buys two tickets — and wins big on the second one in Virginia
A Virginia man bought two lottery tickets worth $2 each and scored a jackpot prize on the second one, officials said. James ...
Youngkin unleashes cutting-edge AI technology in effort to slash Virginia's government red tape
Gov. Glenn Youngkin's AI initiative has helped Virginia eliminate 26% of regulatory requirements and nearly half of state ...
West Virginia scrambles to strip artificial dyes from school meals before classes start
Other states have enacted similar laws that would strip artificial dyes from school meals, but West Virginia’s action is the ...
Tax-free holiday returns to Virginia this weekend
Back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and parents across the Roanoke Valley are crossing things off their list of needs ...
Virginia minimum wage to increase in 2026
Virginia will increase its minimum wage to $12.77 effective Jan. 1, 2026. In accordance with Virginia law, the commissioner of the Department of Labor and Industry must establish an adjusted state ...
Virginia Beach teen spearheads global digital literacy nonprofit
Frontlines Foundation offers workshops and other resources to educate elderly and vulnerable communities about online safety.