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Governor Spanberger gives commencement speech at Virginia Tech
23+ hour, 39+ min ago (71+ words) Governor Abigail Spanberger spoke at Virginia Tech's graduation ceremonies Friday. Since 1990, it's been a Virginia Tech tradition that the new, incoming governor is invited to speak at commencement. Governor Spanberger gives commencement speech at Virginia Tech Governor Abigail Spanberger spoke…...
Virginia's vineyards suffer damage after April freeze
1+ week, 5+ day ago (559+ words) In the early morning of April 21st, wineries across Virginia recorded cold temperatures, dipping into the low 20s. Adam Fariss runs Iron Heart winery in Pulaski County in the New River Valley. "We encountered the worst frost event that I have seen…...
Senators Kaine and Warner make the case for "Virginia Plan" on gun control
2+ week, 1+ day ago (174+ words) Are Virginia gun laws something that the rest of the country should emulate? That's what both of the Commonwealth's senators think. "Mark and I kind of have this argument " listen, if we can do this in Virginia, where the NRA…...
Virginia nonprofit hospitals dispute new charity care spending report
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (294+ words) A new report suggests Virginia's nonprofit hospital systems aren't spending enough to treat the poor. But the hospital systems say they spend hundreds of millions on that care. But Grabert says that program is being abused. "About 120% more is invested…...
Virginia Creeper Trail estimated to bring more than $60 million to Southwest Virginia, study finds
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) When Hurricane Helene swept through Southwest Virginia in 2024, flooding and mudslides destroyed half of the Virginia Creeper Trail. As a result, towns along the trail took a big economic hit. A new study digs into the numbers behind the'Creeper Trail…...
With massive medical bills for an aging population, Virginia considers paroling more prisoners
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (597+ words) Virginia spends, on average, $70, 000 a year to provide medical care for prisoners over the age of 55. They suffer from cancer, kidney failure, heart disease and other chronic conditions that require expensive testing and daily medication. Today, at 56, he has survived…...
Virginia Beach offshore wind farm has started producing electricity
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (506+ words) Dominion Energy's wind farm off the Virginia Beach coast sent its first batch of power to the regional electric grid on Monday, the company confirmed. The $11 billion Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project, or CVOW, stretches from about 27 to 44 miles off…...
Spanberger Ends agreements between ICE and Virginia law enforcement agencies
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (600+ words) Governor Spanberger gave herself the authority to pull out of agreements with ICE on her first day in office, but Wednesday she decided to use it. "These agreements improperly ceded discretion and authority over Virginia law enforcement to federal authorities,…...
Virginia Tech expert weighs in on new dietary guidelines released by federal government
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (453+ words) The federal government released new dietary guidelines recently, advising Americans to eat fewer processed foods. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins say the new guidelines will help reduce chronic diseases. The new guidelines…...
Democrats want to create a "bubble" around Virginia abortion clinics
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (205+ words) Members of the Virginia state Senate are considering a bill that would prevent abortion rights opponents from blocking access to clinics. When does free speech become an obstruction? That's what members of the Virginia State Senate are asking as they…...