Virginia Tech defense focused on securing takeaways at Cal
The Hokies haven’t forced a takeaway against a power conference opponent this season. They hope to change that in Saturday’s 3:30 p.m. contest at Cal.
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Hokies' Franklin on forcing turnovers
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how the Hokies are being intentional with forcing turnovers after three straight games without recording a takeaway.
City's lawyer threatens to lock Squirrels out of CarMax Park
City leaders have accused the Squirrels of not negotiating in good faith a deal to share the ballpark with VCU's baseball team.
Yes, Virginia, you should look this gift horse in the mouth | Guest column
Three proposed constitutional amendments on abortion, same-sex marriage and voting rights could have consequences far beyond their stated goals, writes Phil Kline.
5 things to know: Sprout School preschool in Richmond closes abruptly
After teachers struck over staffing and safety concerns, YWCA Richmond temporarily closed its Sprout School at Second Presbyterian, citing the inability to consistently meet state classroom staffing ratios and promising updates.
Football matchup breakdowns: Virginia vs. Syracuse
Who has the position-by-position edge in Saturday night's football game between Virginia and Syracuse?
Hardywood buys Starr Hill in major Virginia beer deal and more state headlines
• “Hardywood buys Starr Hill in major Virginia beer deal.” — Axios • “‘I don’t care if I go to jail’: Newly released video shows 6-year-old defiant after Virginia school shooting.” — NBC News • “ICF International to lay off 82 employees.” — Virginia Business • “Damascus cancels Flock contract, joining other Virginia…
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Nobel Peace Prize winner announced in Norway
Find out who won the prestigious Nobel Peace Prize, following a Friday morning announcement from Norway.
Man shot, killed in late-night Richmond shooting
A man is dead after he was shot multiple times in Richmond late Thursday night.
What comes next in the Norview High School shooting investigation
Legal expert says key details about what happened leading up to the shooting and the suspect's age could shape the charges they will face.
Suffolk School Board reviews forensic audit findings
Community members heard the findings from an audit of Suffolk Public Schools’ financial records at a school board meeting Thursday evening.
WATCH: List of webcams ahead of Hurricane Isaias' expected landfall
Here are live looks along the Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall this weekend.
8Sports Blitz: Week 7 Scores and Highlights
Week 7 of the high school football season kicked off on Thursday, Oct. 8. How did Central Virginia schools stack up this week?
Haynes Furniture and The Dump to close permanently after 128 years
Haynes Furniture and The Dump Luxe Furniture Outlet are closing permanently, marking the end of a family-run business with deep Virginia roots.
ICE officer shoots a man while making an arrest in New York, officials say
The Department of Homeland Security says a federal immigration agent shot and wounded a Dominican man while arresting him in New York City.
Former UVA basketball player, WNBA star who inspired Disney movie dies at 54
A former University of Virginia (UVA) basketball player and WNBA star whose life inspired a Disney Channel Original Movie has died.
Britney Spears visits Dollywood for the first time
Pop star Britney Spears posted on social media about her visit to Dollywood with her two sons for the first time.
Residents board up windows and National Guard troops deploy as Hurricane Isaias nears US Gulf Coast
Isaias has strengthened into a Category 2 hurricane as it surges toward the U.S. Gulf Coast.
'Our children are watching us': Police condemn unruly, disruptive behavior at Petersburg youth events
Recent unruly behavior at youth events in Petersburg has police reminding citizens that they should be cheering for their kids instead of getting intoxicated or starting fights.
Latinos in Virginia Empowerment Center offers hope, resources for domestic violence survivors
A Chesterfield nonprofit is working to help Latino survivors of domestic violence.
Henrico receives $1M in federal funding to connect households to county water after PFAS concerns
Henrico County leaders have received $1 million in federal funding to bring public water to dozens of residents who rely on private wells. The investment comes after neighbors experienced several well water challenges, including the contamination of PFAS, often called “forever chemicals."
Virginia Red Cross workers deployed to Gulf Coast as Hurricane Isaias nears
As Hurricane Isaias moves toward the Gulf Coast, American Red Cross workers are mobilizing to support relief operations across multiple states.
Lawsuit filed against deputy after 15-year-old was pepper sprayed at Turnstile concert
A concert in Richmond that ended with pepper spray is heading to court. A teen and his mother are suing Richmond's sheriff, a deputy and the company that hosted the concert for rock band Turnstile.
Warner, Mizusawa outline competing approaches to disability policy
U.S. Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., called for federal artificial intelligence regulations and stronger healthcare funding Wednesday as he and Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa outlined competing approaches to protecting Virginians with disabilities at a virtual candidate forum. Mizusawa emphasized enforcing existing…
Voters in midterm elections identify a culprit for rising cost of living: Trump’s tariffs
WASHINGTON — Rebecca Myers lives in one of the nation’s most hotly contested congressional districts, and tariffs were on her mind as she voted early and in-person in Suffolk, Virginia in late September. The 44-year-old trained social worker said she and her husband, who recently retired after 25 years in the U.S…
Constitutional: The amendment that could safeguard same-sex marriage in Virginia
Rachel Leyco had to adopt her biological sons. As she and her wife Jenn Jackson Leyco sat in their Chesterfield County living room recently, the couple recalled how their marriage and parenthood journey was complicated by state and federal legal landscapes. Their love story is why they are backing an effort to…
Roanoke region remains in emergency drought conditions despite rain in other areas
Despite cooling temperatures and repeated rain storms in central and northern portions of Virginia that have eased the drought conditions that were pervasive in the late spring and summer, Roanoke and the surrounding region is still experiencing emergency drought conditions. According to the latest drought indicators…
Spanberger announces $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives for nursing students
Three hundred and fifty prospective nursing students around Virginia will be able to tap into $1.3 million in scholarships and incentives, new funding that Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Thursday. The financial boost stems from the Virginia Nursing Workforce Center, which was created by state lawmakers this year to…
Americans’ water bills are growing faster than groceries, overall inflation
Household water bills are increasing faster than inflation and income, according to a new analysis. The environmental advocacy nonprofit Food and Water Watch analyzed water bill data among the nation’s 500 largest community water providers. Those systems serve a collective 155 million people — nearly half the nation’s…
Virginia plan lays out options to meet clean energy goals and rising demand and more headlines
• “Virginia plan lays out options to meet clean energy goals and rising demand.” — Bay Journal • “Abandoned boats removal from Virginia Waterways continues.” — WAVY • “Department of Veterans Affairs awards $114K in grants for adaptive sports programs in Virginia.” — WSLS • “Acting Virginia Beach city attorney…