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Virginia’s budget will change before it’s adopted. Here’s what the total operating budget of just under $200 billion includes.
11+ hour, 52+ min ago (481+ words) Budget season has begun. Gov. Glenn Youngkin kicked it off this month when he presented the last proposal of his term before the legislature's money committees. It includes a substantial increase in spending for Medicaid and K-12 re-benchmarking, as well as…...
Virginia MOCA bids farewell with celebration before moving to Virginia Wesleyan
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (371+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " So long, farewell. Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art is saying goodbye to its current location on Parks Avenue at the Oceanfront and preparing to move to its new home on the campus of Virginia Wesleyan University. But before…...
Virginia Beach fire leaves 21 displaced, including 9 children
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (194+ words) VIRGINIA BEACH " After a multi-familiy structure fire on Malibu Palms Drive, eight apartments were affected, leaving 12 adults and nine children displaced, according to a news release from the Virginia Beach Fire Department. Friday at 9:03 p.m. VBFD went to the fire reported…...
Virginia highway lane closures and work zones? Not this holiday season, VDOT says
5+ day, 14+ hour ago (192+ words) Santa may not have to worry about traffic as he makes his deliveries each Christmas, but us mortals do. To make dashing to and fro easier, the Virginia Department of Transportation is suspending many highway work zones and lifting lane…...
Virginia medical leaders sign letter denouncing CDC hepatitis B stance
6+ day, 7+ hour ago (531+ words) Four of the top medical leaders in Virginia have signed a letter opposing a vote last week by a Centers for Disease Control committee to end the agency's recommendation for universal hepatitis B vaccines for all newborns at birth. If…...
Editorial: Data center rate class will help curb Virginia’s energy cost burden
1+ week, 3+ day ago (352+ words) Appalachian Voices, a nonprofit environmental and public health organization that monitors utilities closely, praised the SCC's creation of a new rate class. "Residential customers should not be subsidizing these wealthy companies, and Virginians are relying on the commission to address…...
NBA G League veteran opens Excel Basketball Academy in Virginia Beach
2+ week, 2+ day ago (359+ words) A new basketball academy is teaching more than moves on the court. Its goal is to empower athletes with life skills. Excel Basketball Academy, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Lance Hurdle, opened in October at 2037 Laskin Road in Virginia Beach....
Evictions filings are on the rise in Virginia
2+ week, 2+ day ago (529+ words) Eviction filings in Virginia appear to be returning to pre-pandemic levels. Between July 2024 and June 2025, there were 139,450 reported eviction filings in the state. Though eviction filing data is only available through October of this year, there was was a 2% increase'this…...
Virginia Tech deals George Mason its first loss
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1297+ words) Jaden Schutt hit six 3-pointers and scored 18 points to lead Virginia Tech's 73-62 victory over previously undefeated George Mason on Saturday in Blacksburg. Schutt, a backup guard, made 6 of 12 from deep in establishing a career high in 3-pointers.Amani Hansberry had…...
ODU men can’t overcome Richmond’s late surge in road loss
2+ week, 3+ day ago (42+ words) RICHMOND " Old Dominion was ultimately unable to withstand Richmond's late-game efforts, falling 86-77 in an in-state clash against the Spiders on Saturday. The game " which hearkened back to days in ... More in College Sports More in College Sports...