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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...
2018 After Prom Grand Finale Grand Prize Car Reveal Goes SWVA Wide
The Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition (RAYSAC) sponsors the After Prom Grand Finale (APGF) as an extra incentive for students to attend and...
City Seeking Public Input for Parks and Recreation Master Plan
Roanoke’s Parks and Recreation Department is creating a new Master Plan. As part of the process, the department will hold four public meetings to...
Virginia DGIF Announces Bear, Deer, Turkey, Harvest Data
Wildlife biologists with the Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) have compiled the preliminary figures for the 2017-18 fall/winter hunting season. The...
Virginia Western Dental Hygiene Students Win Knowledge Competition
Trio of students outperform students from bachelor’s degree programs in statewide eventA team of Virginia Western Community College dental hygiene students recently won the second...
VTC Student Researcher Finds New Avenue for Advocacy Through Future Role as Physician
Prior to her start in medical school at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, Diana Zychowski’s life revolved around statistics and research, fueled by...
High Wind Warning Continues: Appalachian Power Issues Storm Update
Appalachian Power Storm Response Update (VIRGINIA ONLY)Saturday, March 3, 2018 – 5 p.m.SituationEfforts to restore electric service continue following strong wind storms Thursday and...