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    Central Virginia fourth most affected area in Virginia Council on Problem Gambling’s 2023 report

    The Virginia Council on Problem Gambling released a report highlighting gambling statistics in the state as part of Problem Gambling Awareness Month in March.

  • West Virginia and the Irish

    This year’s convergence of the national political issue of immigration and St. Patrick’s Day got me thinking about West Virginia and the Irish. I am not a historian, but even just a little amateur research reveals the significance of Irish immigrants in the Mountain State. An estimated 1.5 million Irish left their home country for

  • Mpox Cases on the Rise in Virginia

    Virginia Department of Health data shows that the number of mpox infections since January 1 has already exceeded last year's total.

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    A look at population changes in Virginia

    New Kent was among the 10 fastest-growing counties with populations of 20,000 or more in the United States last year, per new U.S. Census Bureau estimates for 2023.

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    When will you see cicadas in Virginia?

    Every 13 years, Brood XIX cicadas emerge from the ground to mate, lay eggs and die. The good news is that they are only active for about eight weeks, and then their offspring will live dormant in the ground until the next 13 years pass and they emerge again.

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    The debate over raising the minimum wage in Virginia

    As they vowed to do, Democrats sent Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin bills to increase Virginia’s minimum wage to $15 by 2026. Now, it’s up to the governor.

  • Huntersville Murder Suspect Arrested In Virginia

    After discovering a dead woman in her SUV, Huntersville Police identified a suspect who was arrested in Virginia.

  • Cockfighting Oklahoma | Virginia | dnronline.com

    A rooster stands near its teepee shelter at Troy Farms, Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024, in Wilson, Okla. Before Oklahoma became one of the last places in the U.S. to outlaw

  • DoorDash is testing a drone delivery feature in Virginia

    DoorDash just announced the launch of a drone delivery pilot program, in partnership with Alphabet’s Wing. The testing began in Christiansburg, VA (approximate population 22,000), and is limited to only "eligible items" from fast food chain Wendy's. Whether that includes the iconic Frosty dessert/fry condiment is as yet unclear. There’s only one affiliated Wendy’s location, but local consumers should see a “deliver by drone” tab on the DoorDash checkout page. The company says orders should...

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    LIST: Follow songs about Virginia throughout the ages

    From the majestic Blue Ridge mountains in the west to the tranquil beaches along the East Coast, Virginia is home to beauty that has served as inspiration for music and art throughout the years.

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    What Kenny Brooks' Virginia Tech exit means for Kentucky

    Kenny Brooks, who guided Virginia Tech to the 2023 Final Four, is leaving the Hokies to take over at Kentucky. How will he fit into the SEC?

  • Virginia ranked second highest in attempts to restrict books

    (The Center Square) — Over 4,000 books were challenged in school and public libraries in 2023 – more than any year the American Library Association has on record – and Virginia was a hotspot for such activity, according to the Association’s data. Only a handful of states received complaints about more than 300 books: Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Texas, Wisconsin and Virginia. While there were only 25 attempts in the commonwealth to restrict access to certain books, 387 titles...