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Feds propose parts of Bath, Highland counties as critical habitat for rusty patched bumblebee
The little bumblebee, considered a keystone species because of how it benefits the environment through pollination, could be getting some buzzworthy survival assistance along the Virginia and West Virginia state border. On Nov. 25, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed designating about 1.6 million acres of land across the country as a critical habitat […]
Kaine, Spanberger part of bipartisan, bicameral efforts to address drug supply chain shortages
Southside Virginia resident Wendy Oliver’s body might be frail amid her struggle with Lupus — an autoimmune disease that has rendered her disabled — but her spirit is strong as she and her husband navigate accessing her pain medication amid national drug shortages. “This (disease) is something I have to deal with, but I don’t […]
Investigation finds nearly $500,000 in waste, fraud, and abuse in Richmond Elections Office
An investigation into allegations of misuse of public resources by Richmond General Registrar Keith Balmer and his office has confirmed 25 of 26 claims of waste, fraud, and abuse, leading to nearly $500,000 in wasted taxpayer funds, according to a report released this week by the city’s inspector general. The city council is now calling […]
Youngkin urges Hurricane Helene survivors to contact officials, shares storm recovery update
Virginia and federal officials are trying to contact Southwest Virginia residents impacted by Hurricane Helene and urging them to complete their applications for recovery funds dedicated to the region, Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a press briefing Thursday afternoon. The governor provided an update on the state’s continued recovery from the storm, which hit Virginia […]
Election Day photos showcase Central Virginians at the polls
By Nick Caffacus and Alyssa Hutton/VCU Capital News Service RICHMOND, Va. — Central Virginia voters showed up to the polls on Tuesday Nov. 5 for their last chance to make their voices heard in the 2024 election. Voters, depending on their locality, voted for a presidential candidate, a Senate seat, congressional representative, a state constitutional […]
Chesterfield community convenes ‘People’s Hearing’ absent a county-held one
CHESTERFIELD – About 150 Chesterfield County residents showed up Tuesday to again oppose Dominion Energy Virginia’s proposed gas plant that the utility says is needed to meet rising energy demand in the state. The Friends of the Chesterfield, a group formed to push back against the plant, held their own “People’s Hearing” in lieu of […]
Despite recent rain, farmers in Virginia struggle with effects of summer drought
Morgan Slaven runs a sheep farm in Augusta County, where her family has been across different operations for seven generations, now with her nieces pitching in. This year, Slaven was grateful because of her “off farm job” to generate income after drought conditions, presenting back to back years of challenges ahead of this year’s harvest […]
One dead, five Va. communities under voluntary evacuation order from Tropical Depression Helene
One person is reported dead in Virginia and five localities in the southwest region of the state are under a voluntary evacuation order as a result of Tropical Depression Helene, Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin said in a Facebook live update around 4 p.m. Friday afternoon. The one fatality in Craig County stemmed from a tree […]
Recreational fishers call on legislators for action on menhaden management
Recreational fishers in Virginia are asking legislators to take action on managing menhaden in the Chesapeake Bay, as the only reduction fishing company catching the tiny nutrient fish continues to refute allegations it’s harming the species. In a Sept. 3 letter, the Virginia Saltwater Sportfishing Association sent the request to all 100 members of the […]
Amid internal GOP feud in the 5th District, Democrat Gloria Witt sees her chance
As Republicans in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District remain divided over their support of their party’s nominee, state Sen. John McGuire, R-Goochland, and U.S. Bob Good, R-Farmville, the incumbent, Democrat Gloria Witt sees an opening in the traditionally conservative district. Political analysts suggest the GOP infighting could provide Witt, a political newcomer with lifelong roots in […]
Va. Dept. of Health maintaining water advisory for Rapidan River area
A do not drink water advisory is in effect for customers of the Rapidan Service Authority that serves the central Piedmont area of the state, including Orange County, because of an odor emanating from the water. But the question remains: what’s causing the smell? On Wednesday, the Virginia Department of Health and RSA had initially […]
Norfolk hits obstacles implementing storm risk protection
On a mid-July evening, condominium owners in Norfolk’s historic Freemason district met to organize against what they saw as a threat to their property values and the enjoyment of the waterfront: a planned floodwall, 11 feet or more high, running through their neighborhood. They’d been blindsided a month earlier when a resident invited Kyle Spencer, […]