Democratic socialists had some notable wins in primaries across the country. But, they're not having much luck here in Virginia.

Virginians went to the polls this week in primary elections ahead of the mid-terms this fall. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss the results and the week that was in state government and politics.

The Mountain Valley Pipeline is seeing increasing opposition from residents, local officials and advocacy groups.

It’s been more than 35 years since Jens Soering— who’s now 60— was convicted of killing his girlfriend’s parents in Bedford County, but that case could be coming back to court.

More than fifty years ago, surgeons began replacing worn out hip and knee joints. Now, a small number of doctors can implant artificial thumb joints, relieving pain and restoring function.

Governor Abigail Spanberger will intervene in the review of the largest utility merger in U.S. history, a proposed $67 billion joining of Dominion Energy with Florida’s NextEra.

Fifth congressional district candidate Tom Perriello took a victory lap Wednesday after winning the Democratic Party primary. He used the occasion to underscore his opposition to Dominion’s Valley Link transmission line which would cut across nine counties in Virginia to supply power to data centers.

State officials have downgraded a drought warning advisory for parts of Southwest and Eastern Virginia – including the New River Valley and the Richmond area.

"Richmond is about 33% below, so that’s in line with what we’re seeing nationwide,” said Council on Criminal Justice researcher Ernesto Lopez.

The race for the United States Senate will be on the top of ballots for Virginia voters in November’s mid-term elections. The Republican candidate, Bert Mizusawa, secured the nomination this week.