Appalachian Power has a rate increase request before the State Corporation Commission that would increase the average monthly bill for a residential customer by about nine dollars. As required by state law, APCO is also seeking approval for changes to its billing structure. The company says the new rules would give customers the means to save money on their power bills. Cardinal News reporter Matt Busse is covering this story and spoke with Fred Echols.

Environmental groups worry that pulling up swaths of the seafloor could harm marine life and contribute to erosion.

Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell isn’t the biggest fan of using the sales tax this way, but it’s been done before.

Shotsie Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty in April to one count each of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding in the July 30, 2025, attack.

Leaders in the alcoholic beverage industry are asking Governor Abigail Spanberger for a budget amendment – days before the July 1st deadline.

The N&W Class J 611 locomotive – famously known as "The Queen of Steam" — is hitting the tracks again, for excursions from Louisa this weekend and next.

Virginia’s budget stalemate is moving toward a resolution, though there’s not much time to spare.Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

The state budget approved by lawmakers is 678 pages long, but those who have read it report some good news for consumers. It calls for no additional taxes, and it rebates money to utility customers.

Since 1988, Virginia senators make $18,000 and delegates make $17,600; the new proposal bumps that up as high as $55,000.

Health officials say there’s now evidence of community transmission in Cumberland County, putting residents and visitors at higher risk.