How households are managing rising monthly expenses in today’s economy
From reducing discretionary spending to exploring debt consolidation options, households are adapting to a more expensive economy.
From reducing discretionary spending to exploring debt consolidation options, households are adapting to a more expensive economy.
In 2026, the business environment is undergoing a significant transformation, shaped by technological advancement and cybersecurity threats.
Universities have always been places where society invests in the future. It is here that research is born and professions are shaped.
A decade ago, advancements like artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and automation were seen as costly experiments for Silicon Valley giants.
In 2026, businesses aren’t just competing on product or price—they’re competing on technology, automation, and speed.
Unlike patents or copyrights, trade secrets derive their worth by remaining private or secret. It’s when they become publicly known that their value to the rightful owner can quickly sink to zero.
Albemarle County’s investigation into a ransomware attack found that the data breach may have included resident and employee information.
If you’ve ever donated to a campaign in Virginia, you’re likely getting inundated with emails and text messages as part of get-out-the-vote efforts statewide in the leadup to the November general election.
Two Rockbridge County workforce training projects are among the 10 statewide winning grants from the Growth and Opportunity for Virginia program.
The Trump tariffs, and the massive Trump federal government layoffs, both championed by Glenn Youngkin and Winsome Earle-Sears, are going to gut Virginia’s economy over the next 18 months.
Local news is in “serious jeopardy,” according to experts. Pitch in and help AFP continue to deliver news to the Valley, Virginia and beyond.