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July 11, 2024

‘Miracle’ dog found alive in underground Virginia cave

A dog is recovering after she was rescued 40 to 50 feet underground as a group of cavers were exploring a cave in western Virginia on Sunday.

July 10, 2024

Virginia Gov. Youngkin restricts cell phone use in public schools

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has signed an executive order to cut back on cellphone use in K-12 public schools, arguing that it is harmful for students.

July 8, 2024

History enthusiast finds artifact belonging to George Washington at Goodwill: 'Very unusual'

Richard "Dana" Moore, a war memorabilia collector from Virginia, recently lend a piece of one of George Washington's tents to a Philadelphia museum. He bought the piece for $1,300.

July 8, 2024

Biden admin rebuffs lawmakers' claims new energy standards will exacerbate 'dream-killing' housing costs

Lawmakers sent a letter to President Biden asking him to halt the implementation of new IECC homebuilding efficiency standards, as the administration claimed the adjustments will save money.

July 8, 2024

Colorado 18-year-old dies after jumping into electrified lake during visit to Virginia: report

A Colorado teenager died in Virginia on Independence Day after he jumped into an electrified lake. His death is being investigated as an accident.

July 5, 2024

Students from war-torn countries find safe haven in the US, compete in a national rocketry competition

A team of middle school students competing in the American Rocketry Challenge came to the U.S. with their families from Ethiopia, Afghanistan, Turkey and other countries.

June 30, 2024

Wife of disabled veteran slams Virginia bill that slashes education benefits: How 'un-American'

VMSDEP Task Force member Kayla Owen and gold star wife Donna Lewis share their perspective on the battle in Virginia to protect veteran education benefits.

June 29, 2024

Trump endorses former Green Beret, Army colonel in their bids to flip House seats from blue to red

Former President Trump on Friday endorsed two GOP House candidates, both of whom served in the U.S. Army and are seeking to flip Democrat-held seats this fall.

June 28, 2024

Trump says 'biggest problem' not Biden's age, 'decline,' but his policies in first appearance since debate

In his first rally following the debate, former President Trump told Virginia voters the "biggest problem" for the U.S. is not Biden's "decline" but his policies.

June 28, 2024

At this 'Dirty Dancing' nostalgic festival, fans can have 'the time of your life'

"Dirty Dancing" movie fans may want to check out a summer travel opportunity in Pembroke, Virginia, which features experiences that'll fuel nostalgia and celebrate the 1987 flick.