Legislation enacted this year increases the maximum weekly unemployment benefit in Virginia to $478 from $430 for new claims filed on and after July 5.
- Cal Tobias
The steam locomotive Norfolk & Western 611, one of the most famous and best preserved in the world, ran through downtown Charlottesville on Monday on its way to Gordonsville and its home for the next two weeks: Louisa.
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
While a budget deal has been reached in Virginia, Gov. Abigail Spanberger still has some decisions to make about a state park in Loudoun County and more.
- Eli Lerdau
The James River was so low Wednesday night that the crews piloting the vessels for the Batteau Festival had to get out and carry their boats into Scottsville.
- KEITH EPPS The Free Lance–Star
Two teenagers are in custody after Stafford authorities say they found stolen food and murder plans inside their vehicle.
- ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources has taken out a $6.9 million loan because spending cuts and a reluctance to raise license fees has depleted revenue.
- HOLLY JENNINGS
With America's 250th anniversary approaching, shouldn't its caretakers be returning — in form and spirit — to the architectural principles in vogue in 1776?
Profit‑driven utilities and the explosive energy demands of data centers — not Virginia’s reentry into RGGI — are the real forces driving electric bills higher.
Missing sailor Isaac Benjamin Morris’ body was discovered last Friday in the water near the piers at Naval Station Norfolk.
Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" opens the Charlottesville Opera season this weekend.
Say what you want about the man, the president's so-called Trump Accounts look like a worthwhile investment.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s veto of Virginia’s proposed Prescription Drug Affordability Board was a necessary, evidence‑based decision.
"Newsies," the hit Broadway musical that began as a Disney film, is coming to Charlottesville as part of the Virginia Theatre Festival, running from July 9 through 19.
America may feel increasingly polarized, but a powerful, bipartisan, health‑first movement is quietly reshaping our politics.
- SUSIE STRIFE and MICHAEL SHANK
America may feel increasingly polarized, but a powerful, bipartisan, health‑first movement is quietly reshaping our politics.
- DAILY PROGRESS STAFF
Coming up, paintings by Debra Sheffer and botanicals by Liz Buckner-Yordy at Crozet Artisan Depot, "The Power of Water" at Louisa Arts Center and more.
- LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times
25 people are doing the jobs of 37 at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia after a staff exodus that many are blaming on Donald Trump.
- Hawes Spencer
Dozens of people were detained in Greene County Tuesday as federal and local law enforcement agents rounded up alleged illegal immigrants on major highways.
- NORA SHELLY The Roanoke Times
While Google representatives prepared for an open house inside Lord Botetourt High School, outside demonstrators rallied in opposition to the company's planned data center.
- DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch
Inmate assaults on staff in Virginia's prisons have been reduced by half, Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Tuesday at the state Department of Corrections.
- MICHAEL PAUL WILLIAMS
Juneteenth’s power endures because it calls America to confront contradictions, honor liberation and recommit to unfinished work.
- ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has vowed to crack down on firearm traffickers and so-called straw purchasers.
- Jane Sathe
Whether you are looking for the dazzle of fireworks or the spectacle of 250 years of American history, there's a July 4 celebration for you in Central Virginia.
- David Velazquez
Yael Grushka-Cockayne, vice dean of UVa's Darden School of Business, has been promoted to the top job after former Dean Scott Beardsley was named university president.
- Cal Tobias
Charlottesville's Fae Festival, billed as an "urban Renaissance faire," returned to Ix Art Park in the city last weekend — and attracted a motley crew of fairies, knights, goblins, blacksmiths, wizards and more.
- David Velazquez
A new "New American" restaurant opened in downtown Charlottesville in May. Aster's owners promise diners Virginia classics with Japanese influences.