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Virginia measles outbreak expands into Cumberland County

Virginia measles outbreak expands into Cumberland County

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia's measles outbreak has spread outside of Buckingham County and into Cumberland County, where vaccination rates are low.

Virginia's next budget is now law, as General Assembly approves final changes

Virginia's next budget is now law, as General Assembly approves final changes

  • DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia officially has a state budget after lawmakers agreed to 14 amendments proposed by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

Even caregivers need care | Jennifer Reilly

Even caregivers need care | Jennifer Reilly

  • JENNIFER REILLY

Providing care can result in substantial personal, financial and emotional strain, but care for caregivers often goes ignored.

In investing, sometimes the haystack is more valuable than the needle | Jorgen Vik

In investing, sometimes the haystack is more valuable than the needle | Jorgen Vik

  • JORGEN VIK

It’s not exactly cocktail-party bragging material to say you’re making money by owning an index fund. But it could still provide for a nice boost to your finances.

Upcoming performances and events

Upcoming performances and events

  • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

Coming up, celebrations for the Charlottesville Downtown Mall's 50th anniversary, festivities for America's 250th birthday and more.

Virginia, French wines to face off in Paris judging

Virginia, French wines to face off in Paris judging

  • David Velazquez

50 years after the Judgement of Paris catapulted California wines onto the international stage, Virginia wines could have their chance in Paris Monday. 

Drones transporting organs? It could be more efficient, NASA Langley study shows.

Drones transporting organs? It could be more efficient, NASA Langley study shows.

  • GAVIN STONE The Virginian-Pilot

Tests conducted at NASA's Langley Research Center show that drones can carry lifesaving organ transplants without damaging the organs themselves.

Virginia Board of Education rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

Virginia Board of Education rejects proposal to delay more rigorous SOLs

    Virginia's Board of Education has rejected a surprise proposal from Gov. Abigail Spanberger's Education Department to delay tougher exams for K-12 students.

    Spanberger proposes digital team to tackle tech challenges facing state agencies

    Spanberger proposes digital team to tackle tech challenges facing state agencies

      Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger is asking legislators to approve $5 million to launch a new digital services team to help state agencies tackle technology challenges.

      US Mint unveils new coin featuring Jefferson at Monticello

      US Mint unveils new coin featuring Jefferson at Monticello

        A new quarter entering circulation for America's 250th anniversary features Founding Father Thomas Jefferson on one side and the Liberty Bell on the other.

        Hark Wineries crowned Monticello Cup winner

        Hark Wineries crowned Monticello Cup winner

          Boar’s Head Resort on Friday was in a celebratory mood as the Monticello Wine Trail announced the winner of their 34th annual Wine Cup Competition. 

          Revision: The photos that defined the week

          Revision: The photos that defined the week

            The Daily Progress presents Revision, the photos that defined the week.

            Wilson Fairchild to bring new music, fireworks, sons to Staunton's Fourth

            Wilson Fairchild to bring new music, fireworks, sons to Staunton's Fourth

              Since Staunton's native sons the Statler Brothers founded the city's Fourth of July celebration, it's always been a family affair. Wilson Fairchild intends to keep it so.

              Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

              Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                Coming up, an Oakland Museum event about Nelson County's natural history, drafting the Declaration with Bill Barker at Monticello and more.

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                Upcoming nonprofit and civic activities

                • DAILY PROGRESS STAFF

                Coming up, an Oakland Museum event about Nelson County's natural history, drafting the Declaration with Bill Barker at Monticello and more.

                'We have to fight back': Greene immigrant roundup sparks protest

                'We have to fight back': Greene immigrant roundup sparks protest

                • Eli Lerdau

                The detention of nearly 50 people — alleged illegal immigrants — on highways in Greene County this past Tuesday sparked protest along those same roads two days later.

                Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

                Virginia unemployment benefits to rise in July

                • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

                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.

                Photos: Norfolk & Western 611 'Cadillac of steam' tours Central Virginia

                Photos: Norfolk & Western 611 'Cadillac of steam' tours Central Virginia

                • 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.

                Spanberger faces budget choices on utility refunds, Oak Hill

                Spanberger faces budget choices on utility refunds, Oak Hill

                • 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.

                Drought delays but doesn't doom Batteau Festival in Scottsville

                Drought delays but doesn't doom Batteau Festival in Scottsville

                • 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.

                Virginia teens charged with plotting murders, stealing Buffalo Wild Wings

                Virginia teens charged with plotting murders, stealing Buffalo Wild Wings

                • 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.

                Virginia's wildlife agency takes out $6.9M loan from state amid budget shortfall

                Virginia's wildlife agency takes out $6.9M loan from state amid budget shortfall

                • 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.

                Our first president knew the power of presentation | Holly Jennings

                Our first president knew the power of presentation | Holly Jennings

                • 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?

                Don’t believe everything you hear about the cost of RGGI | Nate Benforado

                Don’t believe everything you hear about the cost of RGGI | Nate Benforado

                • NATE BENFORADO

                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.

                Sailor who went missing from Naval Station Norfolk found dead

                Sailor who went missing from Naval Station Norfolk found dead

                • EMMA ROSE BROWN The Virginian-Pilot

                Missing sailor Isaac Benjamin Morris’ body was discovered last Friday in the water near the piers at Naval Station Norfolk.

                Charlottesville Opera's 'Cinderella' layers high-tech magic on traditional sets

                Charlottesville Opera's 'Cinderella' layers high-tech magic on traditional sets

                • Jane Sathe

                Rodgers and Hammerstein's "Cinderella" opens the Charlottesville Opera season this weekend.

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