Virginia Dems poised to enter national redistricting fray

Virginia Democrats are poised to enter the nationwide redistricting battle, according to three people familiar with the plans, taking on an effort to redraw the state’s congressional lines just days before closely watched elections in the state. How …

Funding cuts threaten first-generation college student support in West Virginia

WEST VIRGINIA (WCHS) — A nationwide nonprofit that helps students go to college is seeing funding cuts and uncertainty as the government shutdown continues. TRIO has assisted first-generation college students since the 1960s with eight different programs …

Virginia Buc-ee's proposal heads to planning commission

Winners Crowned in Virginia is for Racing Lovers 300 Doubleheader at Martinsville Speedway

Martinsville, VA (WSET/Nascar) — For the second time in the series history, the Whelen Mazda MX-5 Cup lined up to race on an oval, and the competition was nothing short of intense with driver Jeremy Fletcher reigning victorious at Martinsville Speedway …

Central Virginia police departments participating in Drug Take Back Day

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Police departments in Charlottesville and Albemarle County are participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day this Saturday, October 25. The event provides a safe and …

Rising electricity costs spark voter attention in Virginia elections

Surging electricity prices are taking center stage in the Virginia November elections as state officials warn that voters will be burdened with more than $5 billion in rate increases over the next 10 years. Virginia voters are less than two weeks away from …

Indoor Palace of Pickleball coming to Virginia Beach for year-round play

Lisa Cardona has a grandiose idea. She’s opening the Palace of Pickleball, an indoor pickleball complex in Virginia Beach with year-round play for all ages and skill levels. Cardona said she wanted to turn her love of the sport into a business. While …

West Virginia Becomes Latest State to Support Digital IDs on iPhone

Don't miss out on our latest stories. Add PCMag as a preferred source on Google. Apple Wallet's Digital ID support is now available in West Virginia, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced on Thursday.  Residents of the state can now add their driver…

Virginia Poll Shows Tight Governor Race Ahead of November Election

RICHMOND, Va. (October 23, 2025) – Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs released the results of its latest Commonwealth Poll on October 23, revealing the latest voter sentiments just weeks before the …

Appalachian Power customers in Virginia to see 24 percent decrease to electric bills

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Appalachian Power has announced a significant reduction in electricity costs for Virginia customers, with residential rates set to drop by 24 percent starting November 1. The company attributes the decrease to lower energy prices …