
Staunton, Waynesboro among localities receiving federal affordable housing grants
HUD announced $94 million in funding to support access to affordable housing in Virginia, including local efforts in Staunton and Waynesboro.

HUD announced $94 million in funding to support access to affordable housing in Virginia, including local efforts in Staunton and Waynesboro.

The campaign of former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg announced the endorsements of more than 30 Virginians on Friday.

Two schools in Albemarle County and one in Harrisonburg are among 20 to receive Virginia Agriculture in the Classroom STEM grants.

Dominion Energy and the Library of Virginia celebrated the achievements of five African-American leaders during the eighth annual Strong Men & Women in Virginia History awards program held Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Richmond Marriott.

Eighty-four Virginia localities, including Augusta County, are eligible to apply for two programs that protect hemp producers’ crops in the 2020 growing season.

Two surrogates for Democratic presidential candidate Mike Bloomberg will be in Virginia on Sunday to highlight the urgent need to prevent gun violence.

U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine requested information from four Veterans Affairs medical centers in Virginia and Washington, D.C. regarding their strategies for preventing suicide among the veterans and families they serve.

ODU Football coach Ricky Rahne signed 12 student-athlete to National Letters of Intent on Wednesday, adding to the six signed in December for a total of 18 in the 2020 recruiting class.

New state port host community grants will help Virginia’s oyster industry upgrade the Menchville Marina in Newport News.

The SteelDrivers will perform at The Modlin Center for The Arts on Saturday as part of their Bad For You U.S. tour.
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