“Virginia has the programs online and on ground to serve that population," Scott Lomas said. "But they’re being out-marketed and out-served by online institutions.”

A free health clinic in Southwest Virginia anticipates more people will need their help as changes to Medicaid are set to take effect over the coming years.

Torrential rains caused flash floods that inundated homes and businesses, washed out bridges and led to numerous water rescues in portions of West Virginia, authorities said.

Virginia’s most rare plant, the Peters Mountain Mallow, only lives on one mountainside in the world in the New River Valley along the West Virginia line.

Virginia currently has about 8.9 million people, and that population is projected to grow to 9.5 million by 2050. So that’s growth, but a sluggish pace compared to the Baby Boom that happened after World War II, which created an echo boom of millennials.

The federal government challenged the law in court, and the Commonwealth is getting backup on their arguments from a group that says the agreements can be costly.

With more than 300 wineries now doing business in Virginia, some are looking for other ways to make money – like hosting live music, horse races, polo matches and cooking classes. In Albemarle County, the Chiswell vineyard has planted more than half a million sunflowers.

VIMS and NOAA outfitted crabbing boats with sonar units that scan the seafloor.

Roanoke's sci-fi, fantasy and writing communities are mourning the passing of Rod Belcher, who published ten novels and a swath of short stories.

State leaders could have included more school construction money in the state budget. Instead, voters will be considering a one-percent local sales tax in a handful of jurisdictions, including Richmond, Martinsville, York County and Fairfax City.