
Podcast: Will we ever engage the Islamic State?
U.S. and Western leaders will eventually need to address the ongoing threat from the Islamic State. AFP editor Chris Graham talks international politics.

U.S. and Western leaders will eventually need to address the ongoing threat from the Islamic State. AFP editor Chris Graham talks international politics.

Virginia healthcare leaders gathered Wednesday to share prevention tips to combat the spread of the Zika virus.

Virginia Clean Cities at James Madison University announced the launch of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Nexus at www.hfcnexus.com.

Ten outstanding area students have been named 2016 Virginia’s Future Leaders Scholarship winners by the Virginia Cable Telecommunications Association, the Donald A. Perry Foundation and Shentel.

Virginia Cooperative Extension specialists at Virginia State University are looking for Southside farmers interested in growing blackberries, blueberries or strawberries.

Natalina Sents, a recent agricultural business graduate from Iowa State University, has embarked on a year-long trip to learn about why farmers farm in all 50 states.

More than one-third (36 percent) of Virginia public high school students reported that bullying was a problem at their school.

Dr. Basil I. Gooden has been appointed the next Secretary of Agriculture and Forestry in Virginia, succeeding current Secretary Todd Haymore.

The big sports news today is Kevin Durant signing with the Golden State Warriors. AFP editor Chris Graham examines the move from all angles in today’s podcast.

James “Jim” Schroering is the Virginia Department of Forestry’s new Longleaf Pine and Southern Pine Beetle Prevention Coordinator.
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