A cold winter caused people to use more energy than usual.

As this country marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the home of its author is offering an unusual tour. An actor who has portrayed Thomas Jefferson for more than 40 years will guide a small group through Monticello – reflecting on his life and on the document for which he’s remembered.

Governor Abigail Spanberger is considering legislation that could lead to a new casino in Northern Virginia, while some other gambling legislation failed.

Virginia officials say they anticipate more requests for assistance to cover electricity bills in the coming month following cold temperatures in January and February.

Danville Community College will be adding aircraft maintenance training to its programs this fall. Graduates of the new program will help meet growing demand for maintenance technicians in aviation and other industries. Cardinal News reporter Grace Mamon is covering this story and she spoke with Fred Echols.

The 2026 General Assembly session wrapped up over the weekend.

The smaller crowd of a few hundred this year still offered loud support, particularly when firearm social media influencer Micah Goodman spoke about the importance of protecting their Second Amendment rights.

And As President Donald Trump sends more Americans abroad, Rep. John McGuire, a Republican, said he was praying for them.

The project was a partnership between NOAA and Northrop Grumman, which used emerging sonar technology.

Lt. Col. Brandon Shah was shot and killed while two of his ROTC cadets were wounded when a gunman burst into their classroom at Old Dominion.