
Earth Talk: Early cicada blooms blamed on warming
Even though the spectacle typically starts in May, this year millions of cicadas came out as early as March. Researchers believe they were erroneously triggered by a warming-induced “false spring.”

Even though the spectacle typically starts in May, this year millions of cicadas came out as early as March. Researchers believe they were erroneously triggered by a warming-induced “false spring.”

While much has been reported about the American Rescue Plan providing needed relief to pandemic-battered cities, less has been written about the potential historic economic boost this policy could have on small towns and rural communities.

The Democratic National Committee has launched a significant ad buy in AAPI outlets across Virginia as part of a campaign to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month.

Defensive end Amare’ Barno, tight end James Mitchell and cornerback Jermaine Waller headlined Athlon’s first-team unit, while cornerback Chamarri Conner and guard Lecitus Smith earned second-team recognition.

Albemarle County Police officers responded to a reported stabbing in the Pantops Shopping Center parking lot on Wednesday at 9:58 p.m.

Liberty men’s basketball has accepted an invitation to play in the 2021 Hawaiian Airlines Diamond Head Classic in Honolulu, which will take place from Dec. 22-25 at the SimpliFi Arena at Stan Sheriff Center.

Seeking to build on the proven success of the New Markets Tax Credit program, the Rural Jobs Act would increase the flow of capital to rural areas and will serve as an important tool in recovery efforts.

VDOT, DRPT and DCR are partnering in an effort to determine the feasibility of converting an inactive railroad segment into a 48.5-mile multi-use recreational rail trail in the Shenandoah Valley.

Attorney General Mark Herring’s campaign launched its first ad that starts in Washington, D.C, Richmond, Norfolk, and Roanoke media markets titled “Why I Do It.”

Malcolm Brogdon is a game-time decision for nine seed Indiana as the Pacers get set to face 10 seed Charlotte tonight in the opening round of the 2021 NBA Playoffs Eastern Conference play-in tournament.