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West Virginia’s foster care rate is 8 times the national average—here’s what that mean
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (284+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - West Virginia is confronting a troubling national distinction: the state loses nearly 300 children to foster care annually due to parental abandonment, a rate that far exceeds the rest of the country. According to newly analyzed federal…...
Virginia State Police report major narcotics seizures and firearms recoveries during weekly operations
3+ week, 4+ day ago (270+ words) Narcotics Seizures: Officers seized 63.8 pounds of narcotics with an estimated street value of $1,439,813. The seizure included 11.8 pounds of cocaine, 24.2 pounds of marijuana, 19.8 pounds of ... RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - From January 21-27, 2026, the Virginia State Police, in partnership with supporting federal and local…...
NAACP calls on Virginia leaders to reject ICE detention center proposals
4+ week, 7+ hour ago (153+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - The NAACP Virginia State Conference issued a strong statement opposing the establishment of ICE detention centers in Virginia, particularly in Hanover and Stafford Counties. The organization expressed concerns about federal law enforcement actions and called on state…...
Virginia State Police Report Major Narcotics Seizures, Firearms Recoveries During Weekly Operations
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (179+ words) RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - The Virginia State Police, working with federal and local law enforcement partners, conducted ongoing crime suppression operations from January 14 through January 20, 2026. The week's efforts resulted in significant recoveries of firearms and narcotics, as well as continued investigations…...
Virginia and West Virginia leaders share holiday greetings
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (135+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - As families gather for the holiday week, Virginia and West Virginia leaders issued messages thanking public servants, urging community care and wishing residents a peaceful season. Governor'elect Abigail Spanberger released a Christmas message for 2025 thanking servicemembers,…...
Virginia banks donate $15,000 to support programs for youth in Roanoke, Lynchburg
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (356+ words) VIRGINIA (WVVA) - Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division donated a total of $15,000 to two area organizations working to improve education and well-being for local youth: $10,000 to HumanKind to expand Early Head Start in Lynchburg and $5,000 to the YMCA…...
$5 million in matching grants now available to Virginia dam owners
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (238+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced that $5 million in matching grants is now available through the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund. The program helps dam owners and localities fund projects to…...
Virginia State Police report major narcotics seizures and firearms recoveries in weekly operation
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (417+ words) VSP weekly update: 85.8 lbs of narcotics seized, 13 firearms recovered, $12,205 seized in currency. Human trafficking tips climb to 1,394. RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - From December 3rd through December 9th, 2025, the Virginia State Police and partner agencies conducted a series of crime suppression operations that yielded…...
Silent nights: how West Virginia and Virginia compare in solo holiday plans
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (381+ words) THE TWO VIRGINIAS (WVVA) - Loneliness can be a year'round public'health issue, but the holidays tend to make it feel louder. A Mission for Michael surveyed more than 3,000 adults who live alone to learn how many expect to spend Christmas 2025 in…...
Virginia emerges as a national hub for advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (200+ words) RICHMOND, Va. (WVVA) - Virginia is rapidly positioning itself as a national leader in advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing, Governor Glenn Youngkin said in a recent Facebook post highlighting new investments and job growth in the sector. According to the governor, the Commonwealth…...