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Virginia Beach Welcomes New Finance Leader

December 19, 2025

Virginia Beach has a new finance director. Wan \"Wendy\" Hu stepped into the role permanently after serving as acting director since August. She took over from Letitia Shelton, who moved to Richmond for a similar position. The city manager, Patrick Duhaney, chose Hu after a thorough search across th

business

Virginia's Power Play: The Data Center Debate

December 17, 2025

Virginia is known for its data centers. These buildings are big and need a lot of power. They bring money to the area but also cause some problems. People are worried about the power these centers use. They can power nearly 900, 000 homes. That's a lot! Some people think this is not good for the en

politics

West Virginia's National Guard: A Double-Edged Sword

December 6, 2025

West Virginia has a strong military culture. Many bridges and streets honor local veterans. This is a state with one of the highest numbers of veterans per person in the country. For many, joining the military, including the National Guard, is not just about duty. It's also about finding jobs and op

sports

Virginia Tech's New Coach: A Fresh Start for 2026 Recruits

November 19, 2025

James Franklin has taken over as the head coach of Virginia Tech, and his first big task is to shape the 2026 recruiting class. With two games left to assess the current team, Franklin is also busy scouting high school talent. The Hokies' last home game against Miami is a prime opportunity to impres

sports

James Franklin Takes the Helm at Virginia Tech: A New Chapter in College Football

November 18, 2025

James Franklin is set to become the new head coach at Virginia Tech. This move comes after his departure from Penn State, where he had a significant buyout clause. The deal with Virginia Tech is expected to greatly reduce the amount he owes Penn State. The college football coaching scene is always

science

Tracking Deer: A New Way to Map Movements

November 18, 2025

In Virginia, scientists have been studying deer bones to figure out where these animals come from. The goal is to find better ways to track movements of both animals and humans. Right now, it's tough to pinpoint exact locations using animal tissues. Three things were looked at in the bones: oxygen,

education

Virginia's Winning Formula in STEM Education

November 16, 2025

Virginia is making waves in STEM education, and other states should take notice. Recent data shows that Virginia's high schools are excelling in both math and science. In fact, the state's average science proficiency is 59%, which is way above the national average of 43%. Math proficiency is even mo

crime

A Miner's Life Lost in West Virginia's Rolling Thunder Mine

November 13, 2025

In the early hours of Thursday, a grim discovery was made in a submerged coal mine. The lifeless body of a miner was recovered from the flooded Rolling Thunder Mine in southern West Virginia. This mine, owned by Alpha Metallurgical Resources Inc. , is located near the small town of Belva, roughly 50

health

Virginia's Mental Health Response: Slow but Steady Progress

November 13, 2025

Virginia is making progress in improving its mental health crisis response, but it's not happening as fast as planned. The state introduced the Marcus Alert system in 2020 to send trained mental health professionals instead of police to handle behavioral health emergencies. This change came after th

politics

Virginia's Big Blue Shift: What Happened and Why?

November 5, 2025

Virginia's political landscape turned a deeper shade of blue this election. Democrats not only kept their majority in the House of Delegates but also expanded it. They now hold over 60 seats, up from 51. This change shows a clear shift in voter preferences. Experts say this shift is partly due to p