Nathan Trotter will invest about $65 million to build Tin Ridge, the nation’s first large-scale tin production and recycling facility in Henry County, Virginia.
The Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund is now accepting applications from homeowners and businesses in Southwest Virginia affected by recent natural disasters.
In January, Governor Glenn Youngkin’s cell phone order took effect statewide, aimed at reducing distractions, bullying, and improving student mental health. In August, Roanoke City Public Schools expanded the ‘bell-to-bell’ rule to high schoolers, and a month into the school year, leaders say the changes are already seeing encouraging signs of compliance.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued an order for flags across the Commonwealth of Virginia to be flown at half-staff in memory of The Honorable John Alfred Cox.
Hitachi Energy is set to invest $457 million to expand its transformer production facility in South Boston, bringing 825 new jobs to the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced on Thursday.
Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears stopped in the Roanoke Valley on Saturday as part of her campaign to be Virginia’s next governor.
New data shows Virginia students are making gains in the classroom, but state leaders say there’s still work to do.
Virginia’s Excel Center at Melrose Plaza will welcome its first adult high school students next Monday.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in the Commonwealth of Virginia in honor of National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day.
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 19 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says Virginia’s economy is thriving after ending its fiscal year with high revenues. He says the state netted a $572 million surplus and a $4.7 billion rainy-day fund. It's a characterization Democrats are criticizing as rose-colored in light of budgetary decisions neighboring Washington, D.C. They are particularly concerned about Medicaid after Congress passed a reconciliation bill making federal cuts to the program. Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell cites an analysis from the Congressional Budget Office this year estimating that roughly 11 million Americans will lose access to Medicaid.
Attorney General Pam Bondi has named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be Washington’s “emergency police commissioner” as she carries out President Donald Trump’s unprecedented decision to take over the Washington police department.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday that he had directed the Virginia State Police to open a criminal investigation into allegations of school-funded abortions in Fairfax County.
Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office announced Monday that he had signed Executive Order 52 launching a series of initiatives to strengthen oversight of nursing homes in Virginia.
Republican Winsome Earle-Sears says she's running her campaign for Virginia governor like a military-style operation. And at this point, a few months away from the November election, it's looking like a campaign on the defensive. The lieutenant governor is facing a Democratic Abigail Spanberger, a former congresswoman who has more campaign money and a unified party behind her. Earle-Sears has replaced a pastor with little political experience who had been her campaign manager. And her team has failed to gain traction with big money donors. An Earle-Sears victory would make her the first Black woman in U.S. history to serve as a governor.
On Friday, Gov. Glenn Youngkin declared Aug. 9, 2025, as Commonwealth Day of Play. The day is meant to bring recognition to active and “screen-free” play to children and families.
President Donald Trump has hinted that Vice President JD Vance might be the favorite to succeed him as the leader of the MAGA movement.
School districts across Virginia have been making tweaks to their cell phone policies to align with Governor Glenn Youngkin's executive order.
More than 150 teaching positions remain unfilled across Southwest Virginia as some school districts prepare to welcome students back this week, according to a 2024 Virginia Department of Education report.
The Virginia Lottery has generated millions of dollars to support K-12 public education in the Commonwealth, marking the second-highest profit total in its 37-year history.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that Fiscal Year 2025 general fund revenues exceeded the official forecast assumed in the 2025 Appropriation Act by $572 million.
A judge has ordered that eight university board members tapped by Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin should be removed from their posts.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that AstraZeneca selected Virginia for a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing center
On Thursday, Framatome officially opened the doors to its newly upgraded facility on Mill Ridge Road in Lynchburg. The $50 million expansion is partially designed to support the development of small modular reactors (SMRs)— compact, factory-built nuclear units that industry leaders say could be faster and cheaper to build than traditional nuclear plants.
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that Google will partner with his administration to provide free and low-cost artificial intelligence certification courses to Virginians as part of his office’s ongoing effort to connect citizens to new jobs amid changes to the state’s economy.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that he had issued an executive order launching a first of its kind agentic artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory reduction pilot to ensure that the Commonwealth captures the benefits of the latest AI technology in reducing regulatory burdens and keeping regulation and guidance documents streamlined and up to date.
Governor Glenn Youngkin is highlighting the progress the Commonwealth has made in enhancing safety, reducing congestion and improving Interstate 81.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Sunday the deployment of two Virginia Type III Swift Water Rescue Teams to assist with recovery efforts following severe flooding in Texas.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced $67 million in grants and loans from the Virginia Community Flood Preparedness Fund to help communities across the state prepare for flooding.
This policy is designed to ensure that all K-12 Virginia students stay off their phones during school hours. This also is designed to limit how much screentime students have and keep them off social media during class. The hope is to avoid the drawbacks that come from social media, such as mental health setbacks.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin were in Goshen on Monday supporting their local Young Life camps by donating a fourth of their annual salary.
Local law enforcement agencies in our area attended the honorary swearing-in of D.J. Daniel as a Virginia State Trooper in Richmond on Tuesday.
The strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities received mixed responses from local lawmakers. The decision garnered criticism from Democrats such as Sen. Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, but was praised by Republican representatives, as well as Gov. Youngkin.
Democrats in Virginia have built up a big fundraising advantage in this year's race for governor. It's an election seen as a bellwether for the 2026 midterms. The Democratic nominee is Abigail Spanberger, a congresswoman who is a former CIA case officer. She has a more than 2-to-1 fundraising edge over the Republican candidate, Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears. Virginia and New Jersey are the two states with statewide elections this year. The Democrats’ fundraising lead may reflect Democratic enthusiasm and the party's ability to push voters to the polls.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued Executive Order 50 on Friday.
Gpv. Youngkin announced on Thursday that he has recommended 13 projects for funding by the Appalachian Regional Commission, which would amount to $5.356 million in grants. The approval of the awards would be finalized later in the year.
Several trails and parking areas will be affected as land clearing begins at the New London Business & Technology Center in Bedford County.
Demonstrators came out in cities across the U.S. to protest President Donald Trump.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin signed a bill on Friday that creates a new crime of "involuntary manslaughter for knowingly manufacturing, selling or distributing drugs that contain fentanyl, the sale of which results in another person’s death."
Eighty-one years after D-Day, the Bedford memorial continues to honor the few remaining World War Two veterans, preserving their personal stories and sacrifices.
Seven World War II veterans will join thousands of visitors at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford, Virginia, today, June 6, to commemorate the 81st anniversary of D-Day.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order to honor the life and legacy of Jerrauld C. Jones.
In a now deleted list released by the Department of Homeland Security, several localities, including the cities of Martinsville and Lynchburg and several local counties, were listed as sanctuary jurisdictions. A term used to describe localities that are not cooperating to the fullest extent with the federal government’s efforts to deport illegal immigrants.
The explosive growth of the data centers needed to power America’s fast-rising demand for artificial intelligence and cloud computing has spurred states to dangle incentives in hopes of landing an economic bonanza.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff in memory of the 2019 Virginia Beach Municipal Center shooting on May 31, 2025.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Friday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Memorial Day on Monday, May 26, 2025.
Roanoke College released a poll on Aug. 2 that asked likely Virginian voters multiple questions regarding their opinions on candidates, who they would vote for, if they feel the country is on the right path, among others.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin held a ceremonial signing Thursday for a series of new laws aimed at strengthening Virginia’s child welfare system. The legislation enhances support for children in foster care and improves access to community services.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that QualiChem, Inc., a metalworking fluids producer, will be investing $9 million to expand their operations to a 48,550-square-foot facility in Salem. This project is expected to create 12 new jobs.
Green Recycle USA LLC, a start-up plastic recycling company, is set to invest $4.3 million in Pittsylvania County to boost sustainability and reduce the amount of industrial plastic waste sent to landfills.
Governor Youngkin signed two bills Friday, creating a grant program to attract veterinarians to rural Virginia, addressing the shortage in large animal care.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin is set to be Liberty University’s keynote speaker for their 52nd commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. on Friday.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin issued a flag order on Monday requesting that all U.S. and state flags at state and local buildings in the Commonwealth be flown at half-staff for Fentanyl Awareness Day on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Republican John Reid said Friday he will continue his campaign to be Virginia’s lieutenant governor and denied he had anything to do with a social media account containing sexually explicit photos that had prompted GOP Gov. Glenn Youngkin to call for him to quit the race.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced that the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force passed 500 arrests this week. The VHSTF is a “federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence, and immigration violations across the Commonwealth.”
As U.S. colleges are pulling back on diversity, equity and inclusion practices, students of color say they are starting to lose campus mentors, move-in events, scholarships and diversity offices where they always have felt welcome on predominately white campuses.
The water crisis that struck Virginia’s capital and surrounding areas in January and left hundreds of thousands without drinkable tap water for nearly a week was “completely avoidable,” according to a newly released report from the Virginia Department of Health.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) is in the midst of celebrating National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which takes place from April 13 to 19, 2025.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that a medical equipment manufacturer plans to expand its operations in Salem. The investment is expected to create 83 new jobs over the next five years.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin has issued a flag order in commemoration of the 32 people who tragically lost their lives in the Virginia Tech mass shooting on April 16, 2005.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13–19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week, inviting residents to take breaks from screens and reconnect with family and community.
The Justice Department has moved to drop a criminal case against the alleged East Coast leader of the MS-13 gang less than a month after he was charged, saying they plan to deport him instead.
The two nominees for the 2025 Virginia gubernatorial election are now set. Current Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears was confirmed as the Republican nominee on Saturday, the Virginia GOP X account confirmed.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Friday that President Donald Trump approved Virginia’s major disaster declaration and significant additional funding for Southwest Virginia.
New jobs are coming to the New River Valley as an integrated supply chain company looks to expand for the second time in four years in Pulaski County.
Virginia is pumping the brakes on reckless driving with a new device that some say could save lives.
A bipartisan bill aimed at making prescription drugs more affordable in Virginia was vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin for the second consecutive year. The legislation sought to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board to help regulate medication costs.
BWXT's new innovation campus in Lynchburg is advancing nuclear technology with groundbreaking work in reactor manufacturing, supported by partnerships with the Department of Defense and NASA, and is poised to boost the local economy.
The BWXT Innovation Campus features laboratories where the Advanced Technologies team is designing, building and testing advanced nuclear systems for NASA, the Department of Energy, the Department of Defense, state governments, national research labs and commercial customers.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced Tuesday that Munters Corporation will invest $29.95 million to build a 200,000 square foot expansion to its HVAC manufacturing facility in Botetourt County. The project will create 270 new jobs.
Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin says he hoped to bolster Virginia’s rainy-day fund by trimming the state’s budget by $300 million.
Superintendent Rob Graham warns that loss of federal support could jeopardize Title I and Title II programs for low-income students.
Governor Glenn Youngkin along with Congressman Morgan Griffith announced Thursday that $11 million in federal funding is now available to drive economic development in Southwest Virginia’s coalfield communities.
