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“Personhood” Status for Unborn Emerges as New Front Line in Abortion Battle

“Fetal personhood” has emerged as the next step of the anti-abortion movement. By amending state constitutions or passing new laws, a number of state legislatures across the country are attempting...

Virginia Residents Will Need ‘REAL ID’ to Board An Airplane Starting May 2025

Do you have a star on your Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time...

Amtrak Virginia Sets New Record With March 2024 Ridership

Double-digit increases seen on all four corridorsThe Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) marked yet another...

Marine Terminal Improvements Almost Complete – No Impact Yet From Maryland Bridge Collapse

The Richmond Marine Terminal has not seen an increase in traffic following the Francis Scott...

Police Clash With Protesters at VCU Pro-Palestine Event

Law enforcement officers arrested 13 individuals during a chaotic clash that involved use of chemical...

Breakfast and Prayer Offered Before 2020 General Assembly Convenes

Virginia legislators called for respect and civility across the aisle just hours ahead of the 2020 Virginia General Assembly session.Several prominent figures spoke at...

Student’s Library Work Leads to Career in Augmented Reality

Dillon Cutaiar will graduate Virginia Tech in May 2020 with a job at Microsoft in his back pocket, thanks to his virtual and augmented...

New Grant Aims to Improve Environmental Education

Field trips can be transformative experiences for students: Having the chance to get outside of the classroom, learn from passionate practitioners and educators, and...

Senior Living Community Celebrates RUI University Partnership With Ribbon Cutting Event / Open House

Retirement Unlimited, Inc (RUI) and Woodland Hills Community recognized partnerships with Virginia Western Community College, Historical Society of Western Virginia & O. Winston Link...

Botetourt County Prepares for Major Investments Including Courthouse Renovation

The start of the new year also welcomes the beginning of local government budget season.  Botetourt County leadership has kicked off the fiscal year...

RVTPO Seeks Public Input VIA Online Survey For I-81 Improvements

The Roanoke Valley Transportation Planning Organization (RVTPO) is seeking public input on using $625 million in public funds for Interstate 81 improvements. The public...