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Virginia has had a ban on the open carry of some firearms in certain locations since the 90s, but that’s about to change.
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The search at Virginia Sen. L. Louise Lucas’s district office in Portsmouth comes after the Democrat helped lead the state’s recent redistricting effort. -
The Government Accountability Office highlights Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Joint Base Little Creek-Fort Story. -
Public school districts across Virginia are looking at declining enrollment numbers, and the question of whether to close schools. In the city of Roanoke, it's a different story: Officials are facing overcrowded schools. -
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Prescription Drug Affordability Boards have faced challenges in states where they’ve been created, including litigation. -
Conservationists have concerns about the renovation of a private golf club in Lexington and Rockbridge County, and how it could impact the health of local streams that provide drinking water and recreation. -
In his 20 years as host of Weekend Edition Saturday, Scott Simon has occasionally treated to listeners to stories about his pets and other animal encounters. Simon’s newest book is a collection of some of those stories and many others. -
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Members of the Virginia General Assembly ended their legislative session without a budget, and leaders of the money committees have yet to hammer out an agreement. When one does emerge, it might have some surprises. -
The Virginia Department of Corrections dismissed more than 10% of its hourly community corrections employees between December and the end of March.
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