Virginia Assembly

1 week ago

WV state Senator invites western VA counties to join his state

A West Virginia state senator is inviting Augusta and Rockingham counties locally among 25 in Virginia and three in Maryland to become part of West Virginia.

2 weeks ago

Gov. Youngkin to host Gov.-elect Spanberger at Richmond luncheon Thursday

Governor Glenn Youngkin pledged to be supportive during the 10 weeks of transition before Abigail Spanberger takes over the post.

3 weeks ago

Senate Democrats pass resolution to begin redistricting amendment process

Under Virginia law, the proposed amendment would still need to be approved by a second General Assembly session, then go before Virginia voters.

4 weeks ago

Local registrars open next two Saturdays for early voting

Early voting has been going on for more than a month, but the next two Saturdays allow those to vote early who couldn't make it to the registrar's office during the week.

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3 hours ago in Entertainment

Brendan Fraser’s new horizons include ‘Rental Family’ and rental hedgehogs

Brendan Fraser has his first leading role since 2022's "The Whale", in "Rental Family," a Tokyo-set drama by the filmmaker Hikari. In it, Fraser plays a struggling actor who, out of desperation, takes a job with a small agency that hires out actors to fulfill roles in real people's lives.

8 hours ago in Albemarle County, Charlottesville City, Education, Local, UVA

State Supreme Court refuses to hear appeal of Cuccinelli UVA BOV rejection

The Supreme Court of Virginia has refused to hear the appeal of a Fairfax County circuit judges granting of an injunction prohibiting the seatings of eight Senate committee-rejected university board members, including former state Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli to the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors.

10 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are almost here: How to watch

Excuse me, you look like you like... country award shows. And you're in luck: The 2025 Country Music Association Awards are here. So, what should you expect?

10 hours ago in Lifestyle

Be Well: Breaking down fiber, the next food fad

U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream are about to meet the next big food fad: fiber.

11 hours ago in Local, Surrounding Counties

NPS reopens closed portions of Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail

Bear Den Mtn firefighter

With a wildfire 80% contained, thanks in part to Tuesday's rain, the 25-mile stretch of Skyline Drive that had been closed is now open again.