Podcast: Virginia hoops star Ben Vander Plas joins the ‘Jerry Ratcliffe Show’
Ben Vander Plas has cracked the starting lineup and sparked fourth-ranked Virginia, which has now won seven straight.
Ben Vander Plas has cracked the starting lineup and sparked fourth-ranked Virginia, which has now won seven straight.
Spring excursion tickets are available for Virginia Scenic Railway’s eastbound and westbound sightseeing trips.

As the options and opportunities for legal gaming in Virginia expand, Virginia State Police has launched a statewide gaming tip line and online form for the public to report concerns of suspected gaming operations.
A recent American Farm Bureau Federation research poll found that farmers and rural residents are increasingly comfortable discussing stress and mental health challenges, and stigma around seeking help or treatment has decreased in rural and farm communities.

A new report on health care costs and spending data in the Commonwealth shows that while Virginians spend less on health care than the national average, their out-of-pocket costs for health insurance premiums and deductibles continue to surge year-after-year.
A $2.7 billion U.S. Department of Agriculture investment is making it possible for three Virginia electric cooperatives to soon be “working smarter.”

Virginia Tech’s 92-83 loss at #23 Miami wasn’t “fatal,” coach Mike Young said after the game, in terms of the Hokies’ postseason hopes, but time is getting short.

Twelve Virginia hospitals have been recognized by Healthgrades as the 2023 “Best Hospitals” in the nation for clinical excellence.
Virginia 4-H honored four of its most outstanding members at a recent 4-H ceremony and celebration.
A Virginia Beach man was shot and killed by police early Tuesday after a standoff during a domestic-related incident.
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