In Virginia, it’s the law— You did the crime, you do the time. But many cities and counties around the state are taking a different approach to criminal conduct, one that gives victims a sense of control and promotes healing from the trauma they suffered. A Virginia man is known as the grandfather of restorative justice.

The athletics committee of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors heard a presentation about how a boost of athletics funding is being used.

There aren’t enough beds in most facilities because of staffing issues, regional services aren’t meeting the need, and pretty much every form of care is underfunded.

To help encourage more high school students to consider becoming teachers, Virginia Tech invites them to campus once a year to learn from education professors.

Voters approved a new constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion. But, opponents are trying to block certification.

The city of Fredericksburg is preparing to unveil a highway marker honoring a rock ‘n roll legend. You may not know his name, but he influenced many rock superstars.

According to a state report, Virginia public schools need more than $20 billon for infrastructure improvements. On Election Day, voters in 47 localities around Virginia were asked to approve 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction and improvements.

Sean Rowe, presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church, and worshippers at Bruton Parish acknowledged the church’s historical role in slavery during the burial service.

Every year, about 100,000 people are diagnosed with melanoma— an especially dangerous form of skin cancer. Until recently, there were few treatments, but an expert at the University of Virginia says there have been important new developments that prolong life.

"We think people are channeling that resistance into data centers,” says researcher Maura Austin.