Beth Macy's Roanoke Book Launch to Benefit Virginia Western's Program for Former Foster Youth

Tickets are now available for the October 16 event with author Beth Macy. Celebrated author Beth Macy brings her new story to a Roanoke audience for a powerful and inspiring night in support of Virginia Western's Great Expectations program, which...

New Program Aims At Helping Young Drivers Get Licensed in West Virginia

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant CHARLESTON, W.Va. — West Virginia’s governor and the leader of the state Division of Motor Vehicles are trying to encourage more younger people to get their driver’s license. Gov. Jim...

Building the All-Time West Virginia University Football Team

This content has been archived. It may no longer be relevant By Parker Stone, Panhandle News Network Sports In the over 100 years of West Virginia University football, there have been remarkable players that have made their mark on the Mountaineer...

US military under fire in Virginia, but were Trump and Hegseth shooting blanks?

This week marked an inflection point in Donald Trump’s relentless politicisation of the US armed forces, as he delivered a partisan – if scattershot – campaign speech to the very room of people he is not supposed to: the commanders of the most...

Virginia faces hidden costs as shutdown enters second day

(The Center Square) – The federal government shut down at midnight Oct. 1, and while the basics are still running, research shows Virginia taxpayers could be left with costs that don’t go away when the shutdown ends. More than 350,000 Virginians...

Virginia senators push back on Space Shuttle Discovery move to Texas

Virginia senators say moving Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston could cost millions and risk damage. Texas lawmakers argue it belongs in Space City. HOUSTON — A new political fight has erupted over whether the Space Shuttle Discovery should remain...

Virginia universities report historic targeting of Black communities

As Virginia’s public colleges and universities expanded to meet growing demand for higher education, several targeted majority-Black neighborhoods. Old Dominion, Longwood and Christopher Newport universities were among the most disruptive...

Virginia fishery resource grant program now accepting applicants

October 2, 2025 The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) has opened the application period for the Virginia Fishery Resource Grant Program (VFRGP), inviting commercial fishermen and seafood processors to submit their innovation ideas aimed...

Virginia Dems rush to support federal workers during government shutdown

Virginia’s hundreds of thousands of federal employees entered their second day of the government shutdown on Thursday as Republicans in Washington hold firm on their refusal to pass a spending bill that keeps health care affordable for millions of...

Virginia Tech’s Smart Airspace Vision

A University Takes Flight into AAM Virginia Tech has long stood at the crossroads of research and real-world deployment when it comes to autonomous systems. As one of the original FAA-designated UAS test sites, the school’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation...

BUILD WV was meant to help West Virginia’s housing shortage, but has spurred pricey apartment developments

HURRICANE — A four-story apartment building tucked behind a bustling coffee shop and Wendy’s restaurant in Hurricane offers flashy modern amenities and views of the valley. But these units aren’t cheap. A one-bedroom apartment costs $1,650 a...

Virginia Beach vendor launches organic baby food brand

Born in Paris, Charlotte Weiss has been a longtime fan of sous vide. So when her third son was just starting solid foods, she decided to try it for making baby food. “I was already passionate about sous vide cooking, but noticed it was almost...

“They built a ghost with 40 Tomahawks”: Virginia Block V Submarine Expands Its Hull, Breaks Old Limits, And Redefines Undersea Warfare

IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 The Virginia Block V features an enlarged hull, enhancing its strike capabilities with up to 40 cruise missiles. 🔧 Designed as a multimission submarine, it performs roles previously assigned to retiring guided-missile submarines. 🔊...

“A Submarine That Carries Forty Tomahawks”: Virginia Block V Emerges As $3.5B Stealth Warship, Redefining U.S. Naval Power With Unmanned Systems And Hypersonic Reach

IN A NUTSHELL 🚢 The Virginia Block V submarine features an enlarged hull, significantly increasing its strike capabilities with up to 40 cruise missiles. 🔧 Designed as a multimission vessel, it assumes roles traditionally assigned to retiring...

Grand opening for new Virginia Public Safety Center

The City of Virginia held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their brand new Public Safety Center. The City of Virginia held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their brand new Public Safety Center on Thursday October 2nd. The goal is to...

Virginia society marks New World connection with Devon and Dorset historians

Bonnie Hofmeyer and Margaret Rice and books Members of a Virginia heritage society crossed the Atlantic to pay tribute to one of their colony’s founding fathers during a visit to Lyme Regis. Seventeen members of the Jamestowne Society of Virginia...

One day earlier, No. 23 BYU to put unbeaten start on line against West Virginia

PROVO — By 2 a.m. Sunday morning after a 24-21 win over Colorado, the BYU football team was approaching home and moving on to next week. Just over 24 hours later, they were back on the practice field looking to improve to 5-0 a day earlier than...

Va. democrats target GOP Lt. Gov. candidate John Reid over social media allegations The Virginia Democratic Party is targeting John Reid, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, over allegations tied to a social media account.

ARLINGTON, Va. (7News) — The Virginia Democratic Party is targeting John Reid, the Republican candidate for lieutenant governor, over allegations tied to a social media account. On Wednesday, the party posted a link to a report on its official X...

This researcher aims to explore the reasons why exercise reduces the risk of diseases for a science magazine article.

In the evolving landscape of biomedical research, the intricate dance between cellular energy management and exercise-induced adaptation has captured the attention of scientists aiming to unravel the mysteries of metabolic health. Ryan Montalvo, a...

Governor Honors Solomons Scientist

ANNAPOLIS, Md. –– Governor Wes Moore commissioned University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Professor Thomas Miller as the 111th Admiral of the Chesapeake Bay during a ceremony at the Board of Public Works meeting on October 1, 2025....