3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (217+ words) (The Center Square) " Virginia is 14th in energy affordability in the Energy Affordability 2026 report from the American Legislative Exchange Council. ALEC released its analysis on Wednesday. North Dakota and Louisiana were the leaders in the review of electricity prices and energy…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (1208+ words) Places around Norfolk and Suffolk are hoping their unique communities, history and stories will set them on a path to become the UK's first Town of Culture. Seaside resorts and a collective of rural market towns are among those that…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago  (454+ words) Newport Beach has officially reopened all waters for swimming and surfing following a shark sighting on Thursday. A juvenile great white shark was observed circling a surfer near 35th Street, prompting an initial "indefinite" closure. Lifeguards continue to monitor the shoreline…...

1+ week, 20+ hour ago  (369+ words) NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) " Most airline passengers are focused on finding their seat or settling in for a quiet flight, but for one Virginia man, a recent trip home turned into a life-changing moment, one that's now being recognized by his…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (136+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)- The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating an apparent accident shooting that occurred Wednesday afternoon. It happened around 3:00 p.m. in the 2300 block of Mayflower Drive. The victim was found with a single, gunshot wound to her leg. She was…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (74+ words) So, what's happening with home prices in Richmond, VA? Are they dropping or rising? Redfin Real Estate took a look at local median sale prices over the past month, year, and six years to find out. All data represents the…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (503+ words) (The Center Square) " Several Virginia lawmakers voted alone against the rest of their chamber multiple times during the 2026 General Assembly session, opposing bills tied to energy policy, artificial intelligence, government transparency and state regulation. Data from the Virginia Public Access…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (1503+ words) A good portion of the Appalachian Trail passes through Virginia, and these five towns have leaned into making the route more enjoyable for hikers. Spanning 2,190 miles, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, also known as the Appalachian Trail or "The A.T.," is…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (295+ words) LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR)" March 23rd is the last day of "symptom watch" for the measles exposure at Centra Lynchburg General Hospital's emergency department on March 2nd. That confirmed case was from someone who had traveled outside of the U.S. The Virginia Department of…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (290+ words) In this year's report, Virginia places first, followed by Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Ohio. Bringing up the rear are Alaska, California, Washington, New York, and Louisiana. Therefore, it is worth examining what the highest-ranking states do well to…...