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A former coal mine site in rural Virginia is getting a second chance as a native forest, and everyone's invited to help plant it. Residents will gather for a tree-planting cookout that turns environmental restoration into a community celebration.
A badly crushed dinosaur skull dismissed as terrible turned out to be the only evidence of an ancient lineage that survived millions of years. A Virginia Tech student spent two years reconstructing the fossil and discovered a new species that's rewriting what we know about dinosaur evolution.
Virginia just enacted one of the nation's most comprehensive gun safety packages after years of grassroots organizing. Former activists now lead the state government and are turning their advocacy into action.
University of Virginia Health is using immunotherapy to treat head and neck cancers by training the body's own immune system to destroy cancer cells. Patients avoid harsh chemotherapy side effects while still getting effective treatment.
Community volunteers in Upshur County, West Virginia, came together to clean and restore the walking trails behind Buckhannon Upshur High School. Their efforts brought new life to the outdoor space that serves thousands of local residents.
Buckhannon residents turned out in force to restore local hiking trails, bringing together adults and kids to prepare their community's outdoor spaces for an upcoming mountain bike race. The cleanup covered 15 miles of trails behind Buckhannon Upshur High School.
A six-week-old black bear cub found alone and dehydrated in Virginia is healing with help from an unlikely pair of friends: oversized stuffed animals. The plush companions are helping the tiny cub recover emotionally while preparing for her eventual return to the wild.
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Two groundbreaking space exploration artifacts have found their permanent home at the Smithsonian. The engineering models behind humanity's deepest looks into the universe and closest approach to the sun are now inspiring visitors in Virginia.
Virginia workers are getting a raise as new laws incrementally boost the minimum wage to $15 per hour while expanding career training programs across the state. The changes mean full-time workers will earn nearly $2,400 more annually by 2028.
A Virginia city just secured the largest economic investment in Hampton Roads history. Korean manufacturer LS Cable & Systems is bringing 750 jobs and $1.5 billion to Chesapeake through two major facilities.
The University of Mary Washington men's basketball team made history with a dramatic buzzer-beater shot that clinched their first-ever NCAA championship. The team returned home to a hero's welcome after their thrilling 75-73 victory over Emory University.
Nicholas Rogers started his civil engineering degree just days after his son's birth and just earned top honors from West Virginia's construction industry. The decorated Army veteran took home $8,000 to continue building his future and serving his new home state.
University of Virginia scientists created AI tools that design drugs while treating proteins as flexible, living structures instead of frozen snapshots. This breakthrough could slash the 90% failure rate in drug development and bring new treatments to patients faster.
While 434 breweries closed nationwide last year, Norfolk's COVA Brewing just won Small Business of the Year. The secret? Two couples combined their dreams into one winning concept.
A historic Black church in Alexandria, Virginia just prevented 338 families from losing their homes by paying off $1 million in back rent. The massive donation came after the city's housing authority faced a financial crisis that threatened nearly 450 households.
University of Virginia researchers created AI tools that could transform how quickly life-saving medications reach patients. Their system designs drugs by simulating how proteins actually move in the body, not just frozen snapshots.
The University of Virginia women's swim and dive team just made NCAA history by winning their sixth consecutive national championship, something no team has ever accomplished before. They dominated the competition with a record-breaking 589 points and 36 first-team All-American honors.
A Virginia Commonwealth University student studying bioinformatics just earned one of America's top honors for undergraduate scientists. Rohit Paradkar is using computer science to crack cancer treatment challenges.
A Virginia program is transforming mental health care by connecting skilled volunteers with people who need support most. The VIVA! program has filled every single request for help with the perfect match.
Richlands, Virginia, just ended a 50-mile charging desert for electric vehicle drivers with two new stations at Greenway Park. The town is betting the chargers will do more than power cars—they'll power local business too.
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