Virginia’s governor has unique power with his veto pen— the ability to strike things from the final budget before he signs it.

Virginia has resettled more Afghan refugees per capita than any other state. The Fredericksburg area now has halal markets, Afghan restaurants and school outreach programs for families who speak Dari and Pashto.

Early voting started earlier this month, and so far the numbers are showing a strong turnout in places that have primary elections for sheriff and commonwealth's attorney.

As the June primaries draw closer, candidates are stepping up their TV ad campaigns. Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Scientists in Blacksburg have discovered a large, previously unseen virus inside algae. The virus poses no risk to human health but the discovery reveals just how adaptive viruses can be,

Local authority over residential zoning and poor market conditions have contributed to a nationwide problem for housing stock, but some states are taking action to change things.

Virginia health officials are concerned about the return of measles. An analysis of health data by VCIJ at WHRO found nearly half of the state’s kindergartens fall short of a key vaccination measure.

Families that are in poverty and struggling to make ends meet might be cut off from social welfare benefits if Congress moves forward with a funding proposal now under consideration.

Between May and July, the Wildlife Center of Virginia gets lots of calls about what people assume are abandoned fawns. In fact, experts say, female white tails usually leave their babies in what they think is a safe area and spend much of the day feeding. The fawns are usually just fine.

“This is a heartbreaking outcome, and our hearts are with the Sims’ family and loved ones,” Albemarle County Fire Rescue Chief Dan Eggleston said in statement.