May 13 Trump urges Liberty University grads to stand up to criticism By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Trump's remarks Saturday at Liberty University mark his first extended public appearance since he fired James Comey as FBI director this week. Continue reading
Apr 25 In Virginia school tour, Betsy DeVos stresses needs of military kids By Maria Danilova, Associated Press Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Tuesday highlighted the need to help the children of military families transition into new schools as their parents are moving from one assignment to the next. Continue reading
Mar 01 Supreme Court revives challenge by black voters in Virginia By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court gave new life Wednesday to a challenge by African-Americans in Virginia who say lawmakers packed some legislative districts with black voters to make other districts whiter and more Republican. Continue reading
Feb 22 Virginia joins global movement to criminalize female circumcision By Alison Thoet Virginia’s General Assembly unanimously passed legislation Wednesday to crack down on female genital mutilation, criminalizing the procedure with up to a year of prison. The bill now awaits Democratic Gov. Terry McAuliffe’s signature. Continue reading
Feb 20 Cracked and crumbling presidential busts patiently await a new home By Joshua Barajas The busts of the first 43 U.S. presidents, each standing at least 15 feet tall and weighing nearly 10 tons, are huddled on a property in rural Virginia. Continue reading
Feb 12 U.S. withdraws stay request in transgender bathroom case By Jamie Stengle, Associated Press "Our concern is that it's a very clear signal that at a minimum the Department of Justice ... will not protect transgender students."… Continue reading
Feb 03 North Carolina’s legislature tried to strip power from the new governor. Will other states do the same? By Alison Thoet A similar post-election power grab isn't likely to happen in New Jersey and Virginia, the only two states with gubernatorial races this year, officials said. Continue reading
Jan 21 ‘I am so behind you,’ Trump tells CIA By Julie Pace and Jill Colvin, Associated Press The president criticized the media as he stood in front of a memorial honoring CIA officers killed while serving the United States. Continue reading
Jan 05 Watch 8:27 ‘Hidden Figures’ brings NASA’s overlooked black pioneers to light By PBS NewsHour “Hidden Figures” is a story about reaching for the stars while fighting racial and gender barriers. The new movie follows the careers of three black women who worked at NASA’s Langley headquarters in Virginia during the 1950s and ‘60s to… Continue watching
Nov 15 Watch 8:02 In ‘Loving,’ an American story about a marriage worth fighting for By PBS News Hour A new movie, "Loving," tells the real-life story of Richard and Mildred Loving, a Virginia couple who were arrested because interracial marriage was illegal in their home state. They appealed their case and won a landmark civil rights ruling at… Continue watching