College Football 27’s early ratings give West Virginia fans a preview—but not a promise—of what to expect. The biggest name is running back Cam Cook, whose 95 rating makes him the clear star on offense. His backup, Amari Latimer, at 77, won’t wow anyone but could step in without hurting the team. Th
A quiet change in Virginia’s budget proposal could quietly erase a key tool for keeping campaign spending honest. The state’s elections department is currently reviewing campaign finances for top officials including the governor, attorney general, and lieutenant governor—as required by law. But Hous
A fast-moving storm is heading through parts of southwest Virginia today, bringing gusty winds and frequent lightning. The storm is traveling east at about 30 miles per hour and is expected to affect areas like Blacksburg, Christiansburg, and Shawsville until late afternoon. Residents should expect
The news that Caesars Entertainment will be bought for $17. 6 billion barely made a ripple in Danville, Virginia. The city’s casino, which brings in roughly two million visitors yearly, will keep running just like before. Even the local government’s deal with Caesars stays intact. City leaders say t
Ben Cline announced his intent to seek another term in Congress after the Supreme Court refused to revisit a challenge to Virginia’s 2024 election map. The decision, which ended the legal fight over the April 21 vote that counted more than 1. 6 million “yes” ballots, gave Cline a clear signal that t
Virginia recently took another step forward in improving care for mothers and infants with a set of new laws signed in April. These laws expand on last year’s "Momnibus" package, which was the first major effort to tackle long-standing issues in maternal and infant health across the state. While the
The Virginia Supreme Court recently struck down a referendum that would have let the state’s lawmakers draw congressional districts to favor one party by a large margin. The decision was made after the legislature introduced an amendment just days before voters could cast ballots in the November ele
Federal agents showed up unannounced Wednesday in Portsmouth, Virginia, targeting places tied to state Sen. Louise Lucas, a powerful Democrat and marijuana advocate. They raided her personal office, a dispensary she co-owns, and other locations connected to her. Footage from the scene shows agents c
Across Virginia, giant tech buildings are popping up everywhere. These aren't regular office towers. They're massive data centers packed with servers running 24/7, needing constant cooling and power. Why is one small state home to the world's biggest data center cluster? Simple: Virginia offers chea
Virginia is caught in a legal tug-of-war over who controls the state’s political map. Last week, voters approved a new congressional district plan drawn by Democrats, which could flip four GOP-held House seats in November. But a county judge quickly blocked the results, calling the referendum illega
