Election 2025: Makayla Venable represents youth in run for Virginia House
Makayla Venable, 30, is one of 100 Democratic candidates vying for elected offices at the state level, and along the way learning.
Makayla Venable, 30, is one of 100 Democratic candidates vying for elected offices at the state level, and along the way learning.

You’ve maybe heard about the new poll from Christopher Newport University that has the Democrats with big leads across the board in the statewide races.
Virginia Tech fans expected a mass exodus of players on Tuesday, as the transfer portal window opened in the wake of the firing of head coach Brent Pry, but so far, good news.
Virginia Tech fired head football coach Brent Pry, effective immediately, on Sunday, hours after the Hokies fell to 0-3 on the 2025 season with a lackluster 45-26 loss to ODU in Blacksburg.
Students in Virginia and nationwide are planning to walkout on Friday to demand changes in laws after the school shooting in Minneapolis.
One-third of shark species are at risk of extinction, yet scientists still lack basic data on their habitats, populations and trends.
Virginia Cooperative Extension recently honored eight programs for delivering exceptional services to Virginians in 2024.
I’ve eternally complained about Democrats ceding territory in my part of Virginia, frustrated that we don’t even try in the I-81 corridor, down in Southwest, in Southside.
A new book will explore the largely untold stories of Black Virginians and their lives on the eve of the American Civil War.
The UVA Student Council has passed a resolution declaring “no confidence” in the UVA Board of Visitors, citing the lack of communication from University leaders on the search for a new president, following the political sacking of Jim Ryan.
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