It's budget season across Virginia, where local governments are trying to balance the books. Small towns and rural areas may be hit the hardest.
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The Wildlife Center of Virginia is warning people who like to feed birds to be on the lookout. An eye disease that can prove fatal is now spreading through avian populations. -
As the federal government prepares for large-scale reductions in its workforce, Virginia officials are trying to get a sense of how many people are involved. -
Volunteer fire and EMS services in rural Virginia are struggling. They say shortages of personnel and money are getting worse every year.Cardinal News reporter Elizabeth Beyer wrote about the challenges they're facing and she spoke with Fred Echols. -
It’s that time of year when people who love to read gear up for the Virginia Festival of the Book. And once again, those who aspire to write books are invited to submit their first hundred words for advice from published authors. -
A teacher in Montgomery County learned Friday morning she’s a recipient of the Milken Educator Award. -
Maj. Gen. Cedric Wins says his forced departure by the board stems from bias, ideology and politics. -
It may seem that lawmakers in Virginia disagree about everything, but the General Assembly enjoyed a rare moment of unity this year, approving a bill to better educate doctors and their patients about some common health problems in women. -
Demonstrations are planned on the national mall and around the country Friday in support of science. One of those will be held in Charlottesville, where participants will demand continued federal funding for research. -
Dr. Deepa Burman says there are steps you can take to soften the blow, including limiting light in line with standard time. -
All 100 seats of the House of Delegates will be on the ballot this year, although only a dozen are expected to be competitive.
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