A focus group to collect opinions and brainstorm solutions around Roanoke's aging civic center has wrapped up its work. But its final meeting included a stark reminder of the challenges it faces.
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Longleaf is a crucial part of Virginia’s natural and economic heritage, arguably more so than tobacco, state officials say.
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In recent years, Pulaski has been working to help revitalize old buildings and work with businesses to turn them into things like a hotel, a skate park, and a new brewery that opened this year.
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For some, a key decision when buying a vehicle is color choice. And, in recent years, a new trend has emerged.
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It's called the Gerald E. Connolly Esophageal Cancer Awareness Act, and it directs the Government Accountability Office to report on esophageal cancer care, early screening and healthcare spending for federal employees.
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As technology advances, artificial intelligence is becoming more prominent in the healthcare system. In many cases patients may not fully understand — or even be aware of — the involvement of AI in their care.
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High cattle prices may help farmers out of the hole left by syrup season, but they’re still fighting economic headwinds and the weather.
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The governor had allies in the veto, including the Virginia Association of Commonwealth’s Attorneys, whose members prosecute these cases.
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Tribal Nations in Virginia are trying to stop development just outside Richmond at the historical birthplace of Powhatan.
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A measles outbreak spreading through Buckingham County has infected at least 17 people as of Thursday, prompting health officials to warn that additional cases are likely still unidentified, and highlighting childhood vaccination gaps across parts of Central Virginia.
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Democrats in Virginia's congressional delegation are calling on the National Park Service to bring back discontinued educational materials. It's the latest fight over how to interpret history.
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