Health expert urges vaccination after measles case reported in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - The first case of measles in Virginia of the year has officially been reported. The patient is a child under four who has recently returned from international travel. “There’s a lot of measles activity in this year recently, so we …

Youngkin touts success of Virginia gang and immigration sweep with over 500 arrests

A high-profile crackdown on immigration violations and gang activity in Virginia hit a milestone this week, as officials announced more than 500 arrests since the launch of the Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF) in late February.  But while Gov. …

Layoffs hit up to 350 more workers at Volvo Trucks plant in Virginia

“Heavy-duty truck orders continue to be negatively affected by market uncertainty about freight rates and demand, possible regulatory changes, and the impact of tariffs,” a Volvo spokeswoman said. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves) Volvo Trucks North …

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Virginia

Cities with the fastest-growing home prices in Virginia The real estate frenzy spurred by the coronavirus pandemic continues, though at a slower pace. Buyers are still competing for a limited supply of housing, driving up prices for affordable properties. …

Virginia Priano: “El papa se fue como era, trabajando con la gente hasta el final”

CNN Radio Argentina (CNN Radio Argentina) – Virginia Priano, corresponsal desde Roma, dialogó este lunes con Regreso CNN de Mariana Arias y Pepe Gil Vidal tras la muerte del papa Francisco, y relató cómo se vive la despedida en el Vaticano y entre los …

A push for more coal has some in West Virginia worried about electricity prices

More than 500 people, in Virginia illegally, arrested by task force

RICHMOND, Va. (WDBJ) - The Virginia Homeland Security Task Force (VHSTF), a federal-state partnership established by the U.S. Department of Justice to combat transnational organized crime, gang violence and immigration violations across Virginia, passed …

Marshall University Educator Named 2024 Professor of the Year for West Virginia

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA (April 21, 2025) — Marshall University’s Dr Rachael Peckham, a member of the university's Department of English, has been named the 2024 Professor of the Year by the Faculty Merit Foundation of West Virginia. Peckham was …

Youngkin: Over 500 'violent illegal immigrants' arrested in Virginia

(The Center Square) – Over 500 “violent illegal immigrants” have been arrested in Virginia since February, according to Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin. Speaking Monday on a national network interview, he is touting the crackdown as a “national model.” “We …

Danville plans visitor center inside Caesars Virginia to promote local tourism

The City of Danville plans to open a visitor center inside the Caesars Virginia casino resort to promote tourism and direct more foot traffic toward local businesses and attractions. City officials say the new site is intended to reach the large volume of …