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Virginia legalized small amounts of marijuana this July, but hemp, which comes from the same plant, has been regulated in the state since 2015. Nationwide the USDA is asking farmers about their hemp crops for the first time nationwide. The survey could give valuable data to hemp farmers who lack information and for investors looking to build infrastructure for the burgeoning industry.
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The fallout from the January insurrection at the Capitol isn't just at the center of Washington politics. It's also become a flashpoint in the election for governor of Virginia. -
After failing to agree on new maps for state legislative districts, Virginia's Redistricting Commission is moving on to federal Congressional districts.
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The book is now a limited series on Hulu, a dramatized version starring Michael Keaton.
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Virginia is already above the national average in terms of the percentage of income that people pay for their electric bill. And now that bill is about to rise again – potentially by hundreds of dollars over the next few years. That's because Virginia's transition away from fossil fuels to renewable sources of energy won’t be cheap.
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Dozens of students and government officials gathered on the banks of the South River in Waynesboro this week to release over a thousand fresh water mussels. As Sandy Hausman reports, those tiny shell fish could make a big difference in water quality.
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Across Virginia, many workers have yet to return to the workforce. Whether that's because of child care or concerns about the delta variant or whatever the reason, it's creating pressure on businesses who are increasingly desperate for employees.
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When someone is killed in a traffic accident, loved ones often place crosses or flowers or balloons at the site. Now, the city of Charlottesville is offering an alternative that will honor victims while encouraging safe driving. Sandy Hausman has that story.
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Charlottesville is again searching for a manager after Mayor Nikuya Walker and her allies attacked the current manager, Chip Boyles. Sandy Hausman reports on his decision to step down.
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The number of new COVID-19 infections in the Roanoke City-Alleghany Health District held steady over the past week.
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The Shenandoah Valley is seeing a jobs boom. That’s according to new numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Winchester is seeing the largest growth; almost 5% growth in employment over the last year. Staunton and Harrisonburg also posted some of the strongest numbers across Virginia.
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