
Spanberger, Cole introduce bill to reauthorize Pregnancy Assistance Fund
The federal Pregnancy Assistance Fund helps states provide services for vulnerable soon-to-be mothers – including teens and victims of sexual violence.

The federal Pregnancy Assistance Fund helps states provide services for vulnerable soon-to-be mothers – including teens and victims of sexual violence.

Original Ginger, Jasmine Grape, Elderflower Sunrise, Bluegrass Bucha, Black Raspberry or Wild Pear, whatever your poison, Blue Ridge Bucha has a flavor for it.

Legislation creating a statewide mental health alert system to ensure behavioral health experts are involved in responding to individuals in crisis was ceremonially signed into law today.

Rain, snow, sleet and freezing rain beginning during the early hours of Wednesday could create dangerous driving conditions into Thursday, and motorists are urged to avoid travel, if possible.

The initial allotment of 72,150 doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is arriving today and tomorrow at health systems across the Commonwealth.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will be getting its own three-digit dialing number – 988 – in 2022. Before that can happen, dialing changes will be necessary in two Virginia area codes – 804 and 276.

Virginia gas prices have risen 1.6 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.09/gallon today, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 4,081 stations.

eHealth Technologies Inc. will invest $375,000 to establish a new customer support center in Scott County, an initiative that will create 160 new jobs.

Gov. Ralph Northam announced additional appointments to his administration on Friday.

John Almarode, executive director of teaching and learning at James Madison University, is among 12 recipients of the 2021 Outstanding Faculty Award presented by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia and Dominion Resources.
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