Is it true that koalas are on the verge of extinction? What is being done to help this species survive?
Despite their status as icons of biodiversity, koalas have been in steady decline for two decades.
Despite their status as icons of biodiversity, koalas have been in steady decline for two decades.

In a new Commonwealth Poll conducted by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University, only 49 percent of those polled reported approval how Gov. Glenn Youngkin is handling his job as governor.

Virginia Athletics will have a full-time NIL general manager on Grounds to help student-athletes facilitate moneymaking deals.

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented the Spirit of Virginia award to Hope’s Legacy Equine Rescue, a nonprofit in Afton that saves equines from a variety of situations.

Mary Baldwin University will join 23 institutions in celebrating Virginia Private College Week by offering special information sessions and tours for prospective students July 25-30 on their campus in Staunton.

Bridgewater College has been recognized for its commitment to helping students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction.

Virginia Commonwealth University’s Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders Center is now one of only 33 centers in the United States and 47 medical centers worldwide recognized by the Parkinson’s Foundation as a Center of Excellence. In Virginia, VCU’s center is the only one holding the elite designation.

We are witnessing the gradual dismantling of every constitutional principle that serves as a bulwark against government tyranny, overreach and abuse.

The Arts Council of the Valley welcomed three new members to its Board of Directors on July 1.

The Harrisonburg Fire Department will spread out across the community next week, helping you make sure your home, and family, are fire safe. And they’ll also make sure you’re well fed for the night.
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