
Virginia peanut forecast is up this year
Virginia peanut growers anticipate a 6.6 percent increase in their harvest this year, totaling 78 million pounds.

Virginia peanut growers anticipate a 6.6 percent increase in their harvest this year, totaling 78 million pounds.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced that a site in Virginia Beach has been selected for a planned 120-bed Hampton Roads veterans care center.

The Valley Program for Aging Services Board of Directors has trimmed the budget of the senior services agency by $207,500, beginning October 1.

At a voter registration event in Tallahassee, Florida on Friday, Tim Kaine made the case to voters to reject Donald Trump’s campaign built on prejudice and paranoia.

Gov. Terry McAuliffe addresses members of the General Assembly on the state’s billion-dollar budget shortfall.

The VMI Keydets rolled past the Hampton Lady Pirates, 7-0, in non-conference women’s soccer action Tuesday at Patchin Field in Lexington.

Business owners, civic officials and health professionals called on Gov. Terry McAuliffe to comply with the EPA Clean Power Plan.

Emily Marbury recorded her third career shutout as the VMI Keydets defeated the South Carolina State Lady Bulldogs, 1-0.

Bonnie Riedesel was elected as Second Vice President of the Virginia Association of Planning District Commissions.

The Department of Justice has awarded $570,326 in grants to support local law enforcement efforts and improve safety in communities throughout Virginia.
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