‘Presence at the Polls:’ UpVote Virginia launches 2022 voter outreach program
A newly-formed nonpartisan democracy reform collective, Presence at the Polls is a flagship voter outreach program by UpVote Virginia.
A newly-formed nonpartisan democracy reform collective, Presence at the Polls is a flagship voter outreach program by UpVote Virginia.
If you’re worried about climate change — the wildfires, super-storms, droughts, floods, rising seas, and climate refugees — please vote like the life of the planet is on the ballot, because it is.
The TowneBank Royal Rivalry Challenge will pit the athletics programs at ODU and JMU in an annual competition beginning with the already ongoing 2022-2023 sports season.
Pedestrian deaths in Virginia are up 34 percent this year compared to this time in 2021.

Funded by the Virginia Food Access Investment Fund, the four projects will improve retail fresh food access in underserved communities.
The Salty Southern Route takes riders through coastal Virginia and invites visitors to “ride the route from nuts to snout.”
Lowe’s Companies, Inc., a large home improvement retailer, will establish a coastal holding facility in the City of Suffolk, which will create 100 new jobs.

The 2022 USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant Program’s funds support specialty crops, including fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and nursery crops.

Liberty exploded for 21 points in the second quarter to open up a close game en route to a 42-24 win over UMass Saturday afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium.

Sentara Healthcare will host free community drive-thru flu clinics in Virginia and North Carolina on Sat., Oct. 8, 2022, from 8 a.m. to noon.
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