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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...
Advocates Call on General Assembly to Abolish Death Penalty
Christiansburg resident Rachel Sutphin mourns the loss of two men’s lives every day: her father, Cpl. Eric Sutphin and his killer, William Morva. Morva...
Roanoke College Students Name Five Favorite Area Outdoor Adventures
Roanoke College has an expansive mountain playground as its backyard, and students here have access to world-class hiking, biking and paddling, all just minutes...
Presidential Turkeys Return To Roost at Virginia Tech
Thanksgiving is nothing if not a trove of traditions: family gatherings, massive meals, and appreciative reflections.Now, there is another item to add to the...
Scrappy McDaniel Is A Fighter
Scrappy McDaniel is every bit as feisty and determined as his name suggests. Since he was first diagnosed with a sarcoma in his spleen...
Community Design Assistance Center Helps Re-build Communities and Connections
Where coal and timber once drew abundant investors, many of Virginia’s smallest localities struggle to maintain solid economic ground for survival. And what happens...
The Huckleberry: More Than Just A Trail
Virginia Tech, located in the Blue Ridge Highlands of the Appalachian Mountains, is abundant with rich forests, scenic mountain views, and adventures. While winter...