The nonprofit has launched this new effort for America's 250th birthday. These conversations will be stored in a time capsule for 100 years.

"Any elected official is going to find themselves in a pretty tough situation with their constituents if they vote to approve power lines through the community," says George Mason University professor David Ramadan.

Getting accurate data has become the heart of the debate over managing the controversial fishery.

“What the world tells you that you can’t be, Ballroom says 'In this space you can be,'” organizer Garland Gravely said.

Companies that own or operate data centers are some of the most influential businesses in Virginia.They are also some of the most widely held stocks by members of the General Assembly.

This summer, public TV stations will begin airing a series of documentaries about climate change. Among those profiled is Mike Tidwell, founder of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network.

All of Virginia is experiencing drought conditions. One of the ways to conserve water is changing how and when you water your garden.

Police obtained a geofence warrant after a bank robbery in a suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and used it to locate cellphones that were near the bank around the time it was robbed.

Approved changes include expanding bill refunds to customers of electric co-ops, not just Dominion and Appalachian Power.More controversial amendments included delaying the start date for new firearm open carry laws.

Every year, more than 67,000 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In most cases, the disease has spread, and patients survive— on average— for less than a year. Now, the University of Virginia is testing a new kind of drug that doubles life-expectancy and may offer a whole new way to treat several other cancers.