The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation and Federal Highway Administration have awarded grants to 12 trail projects through the Recreational Trails Program.

The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced the award of nearly $150,000 in grants to literacy programs in the Commonwealth on Thursday.

The Virginia Department of Education announced they would be expanding literacy efforts for students in areas that have the most need.

The Downtown Lynchburg Association (DLA) has announced the return of Launch LYH, a program aimed at revitalizing the heart of Lynchburg by supporting entrepreneurs eager to start, relocate, or expand their businesses in the downtown area.

The Town of Vinton is getting some help when it comes to revitalization. Vinton received a $500,000 grant from the U.S. Environment Protection Agency’s Brownfield Program for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.

Prominent Indigenous journalist Stan Grant has quit television hosting duties in response to online racist abuse over his comments on historic Aboriginal dispossession.

Some city council members want more oversight, while the commission wants to be treated similar to other groups.

Governor Glenn Youngkin announced more than $24.7 million will be invested into several industrial revitalization projects across the state on Tuesday.

The Department of Veterans has announced grant programs to help veterans who are homeless or who are at risk of losing their homes.

Ten local nonprofits and volunteer groups were awarded tens of thousands of dollars to improve outdoor amenities in the Roanoke Valley.

These are designed to help teachers fund innovative programs but the deadline is coming up.