The town of Blacksburg has spent the past few years building over 60 miles of biking trails, including a new section that opened this month.

Governor Abigail Spanberger struck a blow to some labor groups this week, as news broke that she plans to veto a collective bargaining bill for some public employees. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and more in state government and politics.

The majority of Virginia is now under a drought warning advisory.

Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano defended his immigration-related policies on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Organizers on Thursday launched the Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail, which aims to connect consumers to local food sources.

Three Virginia Tech students have designed a tool to help English-speaking dentists communicate better with Spanish-speaking patients.

More than 30% of Virginia is in a maternal health desert. A new program is helping women in Southwest Virginia get to prenatal and post-partum appointments.

The redistricting amendment is not the only proposed change to the state Constitution facing a challenge in court. The proposed amendment protecting abortion rights also faces lawsuits.

The Roanoke Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously Wednesday afternoon to deny a homeless service provider's appeal of two zoning violations. The Least of These Ministry was cited in late February for its warming buses, outdoor lockers and portable toilet at its site in downtown Roanoke.

“Policy has often been used to prohibit Black and minority progression in the Commonwealth of Virginia,” VSU professor Wes Bellamy noted.