
Grant to help more Virginia students apply for millions in federal college aid
Gov. Ralph Northam has announced a $24.7 million federal GEAR UP grant to increase access to higher education and jobs training for Virginia students.

Gov. Ralph Northam has announced a $24.7 million federal GEAR UP grant to increase access to higher education and jobs training for Virginia students.

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

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.

Just prior to the first Virginia Tech football game of the season, another first was taking place in the field across from Cassell Coliseum.

They may not have broken a State Fair of Virginia record, but the giant pumpkin and watermelon entries were a huge showstopper at the fair on Sept. 25.

Virginia sports bettors wagered $182.4 million in August, a 12.7 percent increase from July, according to data released today by the Virginia Lottery.

Virginia dominated the stats, never trailed, but it still took a missed very makeable field goal on the final play to allow the ‘Hoos to escape Miami with a 30-28 win Thursday night in South Florida.

Powerball excitement is growing in Virginia. More than 37,000 Powerball tickets bought in Virginia won prizes in the Wednesday drawing. That includes three tickets that each won $50,000.

Virginia (2-2, 0-2 ACC) faces Miami (2-2, 0-0 ACC) tonight at 7:30 p.m. Everything you need to know about the game is right here.

Days before leaving to fly halfway across the world, Bryce Andonian wondered about the people, the food, and the language as he prepared to spend a week in Russia.
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