
Ken Plum: Beginning of representative government
Four hundred years ago yesterday, July 30, 1619, a group of 22 colonists met in the wooden and mud church on Jamestowne Island.

Four hundred years ago yesterday, July 30, 1619, a group of 22 colonists met in the wooden and mud church on Jamestowne Island.

The Atlantic Coast Pipeline was just dealt a major blow when the Fourth Circuit threw out the Fish and Wildlife permit to protect the rusty-patched bumblebee, an endangered species.

Virginia gas prices have fallen 3.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.50/g today, according to the GasBuddy daily survey of 4,081 stations.

The Lynchburg Hillcats sprinted out to an early lead over the Winston-Salem Dash on Sunday and continued to pile on en route to a 9-2 win in the series finale.

NBC Sports heads to “The Tricky Triangle” in Long Pond, Pa., this weekend to present live “Radio Style” coverage of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander RV 400 from Pocono Raceway this Sunday, July 28, at 3 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Staff with Harrisonburg’s Parks and Recreation and Public Works departments have begun removing 200 infected ash trees from Westover Park that have been damaged by emerald ash borers, an invasive species to our area.

Virginia farmers markets are feeling the love thanks to a new campaign to help spread the word about National Farmers Market Week next month.

Coming off last week’s thrilling finish between Kurt Busch and Kyle Busch at Kentucky Speedway, NBC Sports heads to ”The Magic Mile” in Loudon, N.H., this weekend.

Bryce Johnson threw out Michael A. Taylor at home plate and hit a two-run home run, but the Richmond Flying Squirrels lost, 7-2, to the Harrisburg Senators on Thursday at FNB Field.

Congresswoman Elaine Luria (VA-02) today responded to the latest efforts in court to dismantle important and life-saving protections for people with pre-existing conditions.
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