Pharmaceutical company selects Virginia for multi-billion-dollar manufacturing center
Read full article: Pharmaceutical company selects Virginia for multi-billion-dollar manufacturing centerGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Monday that AstraZeneca selected Virginia for a multi-billion-dollar manufacturing center
Framatome Unveils $50 Million Expansion in Lynchburg to Power the Future of Nuclear Energy
Read full article: Framatome Unveils $50 Million Expansion in Lynchburg to Power the Future of Nuclear EnergyOn 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)โ compact, factory-built nuclear units that industry leaders say could be faster and cheaper to build than traditional nuclear plants.
Governor Glenn Youngkin signs โBell-to-Bellโ school cell phone policy to keep kids off phones during class
Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin signs โBell-to-Bellโ school cell phone policy to keep kids off phones during classThis 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.
Governor Glenn Youngkin Awards 12 Grants to Local Food Production Projects
Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin Awards 12 Grants to Local Food Production ProjectsGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced Thursday that he would be awarding 12 infrastructure grants totalling more than $497,000, to support local food production and agriculture facilities in the state, including 3 places in our region.
Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks at Liberty Universityโs 52nd Commencement
Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin speaks at Liberty Universityโs 52nd CommencementTens of thousands of graduates took the field at Williams Stadium while parents, family members and loved ones looked on with pride and admiration as Governor Glenn Youngkin addressed the students.
Governor Youngkin declares April 13โ19 as Virginia Screen-Free Week
Read full article: Governor Youngkin declares April 13โ19 as Virginia Screen-Free WeekGovernor Glenn Youngkin has declared April 13โ19, 2025, as Virginia Screen-Free Week, inviting residents to take breaks from screens and reconnect with family and community.
Virginia Veterans Care Center renamed after two decorated Vietnam veterans
Read full article: Virginia Veterans Care Center renamed after two decorated Vietnam veteransTwo decorated Virginia veterans will forever be remembered after the Virginia Veterans Care Center in Roanoke was renamed in their honor.
Virginia NAACP sues Gov. Youngkin over transparency of restoring voting rights to convicted felons
Read full article: Virginia NAACP sues Gov. Youngkin over transparency of restoring voting rights to convicted felonsThe Virginia NAACP claims the Youngkin administration is not being transparent in their decision to restore voting rights to certain convicted felons.
Gov. Youngkin orders flags to fly at half-staff following attack in Israel
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin orders flags to fly at half-staff following attack in IsraelGovernor Glenn Youngkin issued the flag order on Sunday, October 8 and requests flags to remain at half0staff until sunset on Saturday, October 14.
Gov. Youngkinโs announces millions to combat learning loss in Virginia
Read full article: Gov. Youngkinโs announces millions to combat learning loss in VirginiaDisappointed by the results of recent SOL test scores, the Youngkin administration is investing millions to make sure children get the extra help they need.
Wells Fargo to become largest employer in Roanoke County with $87M customer support center expansion
Read full article: Wells Fargo to become largest employer in Roanoke County with $87M customer support center expansionGov. Glenn Youngkin announced on Tuesday that Wells Fargo is set to invest $87 million to modernize and expand its customer support center in Roanoke County.
Montgomery Co. man gets $55k after being wrongfully convicted of crime, but for him, itโs not enough
Read full article: Montgomery Co. man gets $55k after being wrongfully convicted of crime, but for him, itโs not enoughMontgomery County man, David Kingrea had his life flipped upside down when he was convicted of a crime he didn't commit. Now, he's fighting for justice.
Gov. Youngkin to speak at 79th Anniversary Commemoration at National D-Day Memorial
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin to speak at 79th Anniversary Commemoration at National D-Day MemorialGovernor Glenn Youngkin will be featured as one of the speakers at the 79th Anniversary Commemoration at the National D-Day Memorial in Bedford on June 6, officials said.
Gov. Youngkin signs three bills in Roanoke to increase resources for developmentally delayed children, families
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin signs three bills in Roanoke to increase resources for developmentally delayed children, familiesFamilies with children experiencing developmental delays will soon be able to access more resources with ease because of a bill signed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.
Gov. Youngkin announces millions for several industrial revitalization projects in Virginia
Read full article: Gov. Youngkin announces millions for several industrial revitalization projects in VirginiaGovernor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $24.7 million will be invested into several industrial revitalization projects across the state on Tuesday.
Virginia Governor bans Tiktok, WeChat on state devices, state-run Wi-Fi
Read full article: Virginia Governor bans Tiktok, WeChat on state devices, state-run Wi-FiGovernor Glenn Youngkin has banned the use of Tiktok and WeChat, along with other Chinese-owned apps and websites, on state-owned devices and state-run wireless internet networks.
Deal could make classmates of students with disabilities wear masks in Virginia
Read full article: Deal could make classmates of students with disabilities wear masks in VirginiaDisabled students can request that their peers be required to wear masks in class in 12 Virginia schools under the terms of a settlement reached Monday.
Governor Glenn Youngkin launches Task Force to address temporary detention order crisis
Read full article: Governor Glenn Youngkin launches Task Force to address temporary detention order crisisGovernor Glenn Youngkin is taking a step toward improving the timely placement and care of individuals under temporary detention orders.
Gov. Glenn Youngkin celebrates $28.8 million manufacturing center in Danville
Read full article: Gov. Glenn Youngkin celebrates $28.8 million manufacturing center in DanvilleMillions of dollars are being invested in Southside in the form of a new manufacturing center, part of which will be home to the US Navy.
Company to invest $80M and create more than 100 jobs in Halifax County
Read full article: Company to invest $80M and create more than 100 jobs in Halifax CountyGovernor Glenn Youngkin was in South Boston Tuesday to announce an $80 million investment into the region that will create more than 100 new jobs.
Governor Youngkin discusses new COVD-19 quarantine guidelines for childcare
Read full article: Governor Youngkin discusses new COVD-19 quarantine guidelines for childcareLast week, the Governor announced that quarantine is no longer routinely recommended after exposure to COVID-19 infected individuals in childcare, K-12 schools, and camp settings.
Virginia Governor, First Lady Youngkin present Spirit of Virginia Award to Nelson County equine rescue
Read full article: Virginia Governor, First Lady Youngkin present Spirit of Virginia Award to Nelson County equine rescueVirginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin spent Thursday morning with three horses โ named Red, Beethoven, and Patches -- that were recently seized by animal control and taken to Hopeโs Legacy Equine Rescue in Nelson County.
Virginia Senate committee votes down Gov. Youngkinโs proposed gas tax plan
Read full article: Virginia Senate committee votes down Gov. Youngkinโs proposed gas tax planVirginiaโs General Assembly reconvened in the Capitol Wednesday, this time to review more than 100 pieces of legislation amended or vetoed by Governor Glenn Youngkin.