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College football scores a win for tradition as Virginia and NC State move their 2025 matchup from Brazil back to Charlottesville. The decision keeps students and local fans at the heart of the game.
Charlottesville Middle School's Innovation Hub is revolutionizing hands-on learning by reaching all 500+ students, not just a lucky few. It's the only lab school in Virginia designed for universal access.
When icy sidewalks left seniors and people with disabilities stuck at home, Charlottesville launched a hotline connecting neighbors who need help with volunteers ready to shovel. One phone call is all it takes to get assistance clearing your walkway.
After a federal pause sparked legal battles, Virginia's massive offshore wind farm is back on track to power 660,000 homes. Senator Tim Kaine toured the Portsmouth terminal where the first turbine was just assembled, calling it a "Virginia pride moment."
A groundbreaking facility in Virginia will use artificial intelligence to combine data from 28 research centers nationwide, helping scientists answer questions that have stumped them for generations. The project positions Virginia at the center of America's next wave of scientific breakthroughs.
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger is reinforcing the state's commitment to renewable energy by appointing Josephus Allmond as Chief Energy Officer. The move signals continued support for the Virginia Clean Economy Act, which has been driving the state toward wind and solar power since 2020.
Northern Virginia just unveiled a bold new innovation district designed to transform the region into a global hub where tech companies, universities, and government agencies solve America's biggest challenges together. With Amazon, Northrop Grumman, and Virginia Tech leading the charge, this could reshape how the nation tackles everything from national security to next-generation technology.
After 20 years of planning and setbacks, Virginia's first major wind farm is nearly complete, with 13 massive turbines ready to power over 20,000 homes. The $300 million Rocky Forge Wind project proves clean energy can work in the Commonwealth.
After 19 years of planning, Virginia's Rocky Forge Wind project is installing its final turbines on North Mountain. The 80-megawatt wind farm will power Google's operations while bringing $25 million to Botetourt County.
Dominion Energy just renewed a deal to buy 30 acres in Virginia Beach that could power 200,000 homes with clean ocean wind. The project brings Virginia closer to its ambitious goal of generating 5.2 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2035.
When record snowfall trapped elderly and disabled residents in Charlottesville, the city partnered with United Way to connect neighbors willing to shovel with those who couldn't do it themselves. Now hundreds of volunteers are signing up to make sure everyone can safely leave their homes.
A nonprofit in Virginia is offering free three-hour sailing trips to cancer patients and their families, giving them a chance to escape treatment stress and feel in control again. In its first year, Sail Beyond Cancer Virginia has already hosted over 300 life-changing sails.
An endangered bat population in West Virginia just grew by 150, and that's great news for farmers who depend on these tiny pest controllers worth billions. Scientists tracking Virginia big-eared bats found over 1,500 at a single maternity cave, proof that careful monitoring can help threatened species bounce back.
A new volunteer network in Charlottesville is helping elderly and disabled residents clear dangerous snow from their sidewalks, bringing neighbors together during a record-breaking winter storm. The program needs more volunteers to match the overwhelming response from community members eager to help.
University of Virginia Health becomes the first in the state to offer a groundbreaking treatment for a rare eye cancer that typically spreads to the liver. The innovative procedure delivers targeted chemotherapy while protecting the rest of the body.
A new addiction treatment facility in Chesterfield, Virginia, is opening its doors with 120 beds and a mission to tackle the opioid crisis that costs the state over $5 billion annually. The center comes as overdose deaths in Virginia show their first steady decline since 2024. #
Virginia lawmakers just passed groundbreaking legislation to help veterans struggling with depression and PTSD. Once the FDA approves psilocybin-based medicine, veterans will have immediate legal access to this promising treatment.
Virginia workers can now see salary ranges before applying for jobs, giving them more power in negotiations. The new law also bans employers from asking about previous pay.
Virginia just became the third state to legalize balcony solar panels that homeowners can install themselves without permits or professional help. The move removes a major barrier to making solar power accessible for renters and homeowners alike.
Virginia voters approved a plan to redraw congressional maps that could flip four Republican seats to Democrats in 2026. The move balances similar redistricting efforts by Republicans in Texas and other states.
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