
Name change creates new Virginia Department of Energy
As of Friday, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is now known as the Virginia Department of Energy.

As of Friday, the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy is now known as the Virginia Department of Energy.

Sean Nelson has been selected as the new VDOT Culpeper District engineer.

Across the commonwealth, gardeners and community members are encountering more fall armyworms than ever, as the high number of early named storms in the Atlantic has pushed currents of warm air — and moths — north into Virginia.

The CDC has awarded a $6 million grant to two VCU researchers who will co-lead a project on community-led strategies to promote healthy communities, positive youth development opportunities, and to prevent and decrease youth violence in Richmond.

A federal jury convicted two individuals on charges relating to drug trafficking and money laundering.

U.S. Sens. Tim Kaine and Mark R. Warner have reintroduced the School Infrastructure Modernization Act, legislation to help modernize schools in Virginia and across the nation.

Virginia health centers will receive $28,545,390 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to better serve vulnerable communities that have been disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) has introduced legislation that would create an emergency supply of key ingredients used in essential generic medicines and incentivize domestic manufacturing of these ingredients.

The ACC Football Players of the Week have been recognized following their standout performances in last weekend’s games.

New Dominion Bookshop will be celebrating the Halloween weekend by hosting an in-person book talk with Edgar Allan Poe expert Catherine Baab-Muguira on Saturday, Oct. 30, from 7-8 p.m.
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