
Ken Plum: Building a new economy
Candidate Terry McAuliffe promised during his campaign for governor that he would work to build a new economy in Virginia.

Candidate Terry McAuliffe promised during his campaign for governor that he would work to build a new economy in Virginia.

The gem of public higher education in Southwest Virginia, UVa-Wise, was the host site for the final Virginia gubernatorial debate between candidates Dr. Ralph Northam and Ed Gillespie on Monday night.

Governor Terry McAuliffe announced Virginia Land Conservation Foundation grants totaling $4.23 million for 23 projects which will help protect 4,390 acres in the commonwealth.

Governor Terry McAuliffe today announced $2.7 million in new federal Local Emergency Management Performance Grants.

Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine announced $24,211,713 in funding to help Virginia communities fund housing and infrastructure projects.

Pumpkin growers are busy harvesting, and consumers soon will be able to buy or pick pumpkins for carving, cooking and decorating.

Governor Terry McAuliffe congratulates George Mason University on ranking eighth on CyberDegrees.org’s Top 20 Cyber Security Schools list.

Virginia will host the 2018 Beer Bloggers & Writers Conference, the preeminent gathering of influential beer industry bloggers.

John Adams, the Republican nominee for attorney general, announced today that 47 sheriffs have endorsed his campaign.

The USDA National Farmers Market Week, Aug. 6-12, will celebrate the vital role markets play in supporting local economies.
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