In a single school year, John I. Burton High School — one of just two schools in Norton — nearly eliminated chronic absenteeism.

This year marks a full century since Roanoke ceased to be “the Black Hollywood.” If you never knew that Roanoke once held that title, then we have a lot of catching up to do before we get to why ...

A Rockbridge County judge finds two members of the Mogensen family guilty of contempt of court for interfering with court orders to move the adult giraffes but suspends jail time.

Should FEMA’s calculation be based on regional instead of statewide real estate data? Or should Virginia use its wealth to provide direct aid when disasters strike?

Seven candidates from 2024 were selected at random for audits. The Department of Elections said the review highlighted limitations in what documents it can ask for.

A new law that could give the city control over the burned-out property takes effect Tuesday. City leaders would like to see the site redeveloped.

Here’s what Virginia politicians are saying about the forced resignation of University of Virginia President James Ryan.

Between the Trump administration forcing out the UVa president and the Senate majority leader in Richmond threatening to block board appointments, we’re in a new era.

Bears remember everything, especially if it involves food. They are also curious and strong. That makes for a dangerous combination.

David M. Poole is a former political writer for the Lynchburg News & Advance and Roanoke Times. In 1997, Poole founded the Virginia Public Access Project, a nonprofit dedicated to providing fact-based ...

Getting inside a sturdy structure or at least an automobile is the best move when thunder roars, but just not being in water or being the tallest object around is a good start.

Virginia’s hospital leaders say President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill would be devastating for Virginia hospitals.