From 2001 to 2018, the number of people who died from a drug overdose in state prisons nationwide rose more than 600%. To address that problem, Virginia’s Department of Corrections does frequent strip searches of prisoners, but one inmate is pushing back.

The votes have been counted, final results tallied and now the outcome certified. It’s the final stage in the election process.

State environmental regulators and the Western Virginia Water Authority are continuing to test for GenX in the Roanoke River.

Prince Edward County has revised its official seal to recognize a landmark event in its history. And, a neighborhood in Newport News will soon have a food forest open to the entire community.Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project's Va. news link.

Back in the 1880’s, Virginia’s 4th Congressional District was represented by John Mercer Langston – the first African American to represent Virginia in Congress.

Back in the 1960’s during the Vietnam War, advocates for changing the voting age from 21 to 18 adopted the slogan, "old enough to fight, old enough to vote." Now advocates might be adopting a twist on that: old enough to drive, old enough to vote.

Increasing rental prices and high eviction rates are pushing more people out of their homes, a trend that’s happening in many communities across the Commonwealth, including in the New River Valley, putting pressure on some shelters who offer a warm bed for the night.

Many credit Joe Gaither for life lessons as much as sports.

Virginia’s political world was shaken by the sudden death of Congressman Donald McEachin this week.Jeff Schapiro, political columnist with the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope discuss McEachin’s legacy and what might happen next.

Localities will be able to apply for state money to help build, renovate, or update school buildings. The General Assembly has allocated about half a billion dollars for the new competitive grants.