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Strong storms cause wind damage to Southside Virginia, power outages for over 70,000

At peak, more than 70,000 Virginia customers lost power. Hampton Roads also suffered strong winds and power outages.

Virginia mall put on lockdown after suspect threatens to harm others

A Virginia mall was placed on lockdown after a 32-year-old man indicated his intent to harm himself or others there.

Two Virginia House of Delegates races have double primaries this year. One is in Hampton Roads.

Four candidates are vying for a two-year term representing Virginia House District 89, which encompasses parts of Chesapeake and Suffolk. The seat is up for grabs as one-term incumbent Baxter

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire Professional AC Repair Service

Naked body found along Route 1 in Virginia

Authorities are investigating after a body was discovered Tuesday along Route 1 in Brunswick County near the Mecklenburg County line.

Global markets in flux as Trump says US 'doing really well' on tariffs policy

Shares on Wall Street staged a massive rally on Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump paused higher tariffs on most of the world, while raising levies on China. Here's a reminder of how shares performed in the region yesterday:

Avtub: A New Era in the Digital World of Information

The Dollanganger Saga

The first book, Flowers In The Attic, introduces the four Dollanganger children, who are hidden away in a sprawling mansion when their widowed mother Corrine returns to the ice-cold family home she had originally fled.

Virginia Tech’s Clothesline Project helps healing process for sexual and gender based violence

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech’s Clothesline Project is back, an opportunity to help people heal.

What West Virginia's food dye ban means for your next grocery run

From canned peas to salami, artificial food dyes are in everyday items—and now, West Virginia has passed the most sweeping state-level ban on seven of them. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins us to explain what this could mean for your grocery list and your health.

Virginia governor vetoes bill barring discrimination against PrEP users

House Bill 2769, titled Life or Health Insurances; Unfair Discrimination, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Prevention of HIV, was passed by both chambers of the Virginia General Assembly. The bill cleared the Virginia House of Delegates with 53 yeas and 44 nays and the Senate of Virginia with 24 yeas and 15 nays.

West Virginia governor signs ban on food dyes

West Virginia will ban the sale of food products containing seven dyes and two preservatives by 2028, and the additives will be banned from all school meals this fall, as part of the Make America

Custom Bottle Labels: Elevating Your Product's Appeal

A well-crafted label with clear, high-quality design speaks volumes.

Ultimate authority over West Virginia education policies is in conflict again

Lawmakers are taking aim again at authority over West Virginia educational policies, running legislation explicitly on a collision course to be decided not by the citizens but ultimately by judges in the state's courts system.

Ramp Up Peninsula festival celebrates wild onions

Ramp Up Peninsula features ramp-based foods, guided walks, and live music to celebrate the short-lived wild onion.

Does AI Trader Outperform Human Traders In The Long Run?

Does AI trader outperform human trader in the long run?

Former federal prosecutor found dead in Virginia home

A former federal prosecutor was found dead Saturday morning at a home in Alexandria, Virginia, authorities said. Officers with the Alexandria Police Department were dispatched to the home at 9:18 ...

COMMENTARY: West Virginia’s School Vaccination Debate Hijacked

West Virginia’s current vaccination laws have led to one of the highest childhood vaccination rates among school-aged children in the country. This achievement is commendable and worth celebrating. Yet,

Inside Business Health Care Heroes 2025: Sentara-EVMS Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program, Drs. Michael Hooper and Madeeha Deo

The launching of the Sentara-Eastern Virginia Medical School Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program in October gave adults somewhere to go for specialized treatment other than Richmond.

Staunton makes list of Virginia's most eccentric towns. Here's why

"Virginia’s eccentricity shines through in its most unique communities," said World Atlas, and "these nine towns each have a character all their own."

Virginia Festival of the Book highlights Black history on its third day

It was a three-day festival that featured artists from all over the nation sharing their work across many genres.

Virginia Community College System State Board adopts resolution to comply with President Trump's executive order ending DEI

The Virginia Community College System adopts a resolution to comply with Trump's order on ending DEI, focusing on equal opportunity and merit-based initiatives.

VADOC K9s receive body armor donation

Anette, Chulligan, Cody, Hondo, PI, Elvis, Vico, and Tosca are all some of the VADOC K9s that recently received bullet and stab protective vests. The vests were donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide these vests to law enforcement dogs throughout the country.

'Hero' Virginia EMT Jacob Bozeman remembered as 'such a positive light'

The family of Jacob Bozeman, the Virginia EMT killed in a wreck involving a dump truck along Route 360 in King and Queen County, says he knew at a young age that he wanted to help people.

Elevated Fire Danger Alert Issued for Southwest NC, East TN, and SW Virginia Amid Dry, Windy Conditions

The National Weather Service warns of elevated fire danger in parts of North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia due to low humidity and strong winds.

What's stopping a sale of a historic Virginia property?

The owners of the former home of President James Monroe in Virginia are looking to sell — for far less than what the historic property is worth. While it might seem like a slam-dunk deal, the sellers are holding out for a very specific buyer.

NCAA Coaching Carousel: Virginia Officially Hires VCU Coach Ryan Odom

Odom, 50, spent the last two seasons at VCU, leading the Rams to a 52-21 record and an appearance in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, where they lost to BYU in the first round. VCU won the 2025 Atlantic-10 Tournament and shared the A-10 regular-season championship.

James Monroe’s estate has historic roots. Some hope to preserve it as a Virginia state park.

One of President James Monroe’s Virginia estates is up for sale and the family that owns the property wants to make it a state park. After early setbacks, some politicians want the bill that

'Virginia is ready' for education to return to states, says Gov. Youngkin

One clear example of the commonwealth exercising that control is its recent move to ban artificial food dyes in all public school meals.

Texas A&M coach says Michigan’s Dusty May is a future Hall of Famer

DENVER — Texas A&M head coach Buzz Williams has dove into Michigan the last 24 hours as the teams prepare for Saturday’s second-round NCAA Tournament matchup. Watching film on these Wolverines has only increased Williams’ appreciation for Michigan coach Dusty May.

UVA finalizing Ryan Odom’s hire as basketball coach, sources say

Embedded with the program in his youth and the choreographer of its most devastating setback, Ryan Odom is poised to become the University of Virginia’s next basketball coach. Barring an 11th-hour negotiations snag,

Virginia reportedly set to hire VCU coach Ryan Odom

According to CBS Sports, Virginia is set to hire the VCU coach as its next head coach. Odom was the coach at UMBC in 2018 when his Retrievers beat Virginia 74-54 in the first round of the NCAA tournament. It was the first time a No. 16 seed had ever taken down a No. 1 seed since the tournament had expanded to 64 teams.

Virginia hiring VCU coach Ryan Odom, who led UMBC to historic upset of Cavaliers: Reports

Odom, 50, led VCU to the NCAA Tournament this season in only his second year with the program. The No. 11 seed Rams — whose season ended Thursday, after their 80-71 first-round loss to No. 6 seed BYU — shared the Atlantic 10 regular-season title with George Mason before winning the league’s tournament championship.

‘The Assessment’ Review: Meticulously Planned Parenthood

A couple must endure a punishing evaluation process for permission to become parents in this sleek, hermetic science fiction.

Trump administration live updates: Ukraine agrees to partial ceasefire plan after Trump-Zelenskyy call

Live updates and the latest news as Zelenskyy plans to speak with Trump about a ceasefire and the administration faces a deadline to answer a judge's deportation questions.

West Virginia social security office expected to close this year

WASHINGTON (AP) — Dozens of Social Security Administration offices across the country are slated to close this year—including one in West Virginia—due to actions taken by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency as part of the Trump administration’s unprecedented effort to shrink the size of government.