A dispute over the cost of replacing utility poles remains unsettled as Virginia looks to continue expanding broadband internet access. Comcast and Appalachian Power share the cost of replacing poles that can't support broadband infrastructure. In February, the FCC said APCO was charging Comcast too much for pole replacement. Now, Comcast says it's still being overcharged.Cardinal News reporter Tad Dickens is covering this story and he spoke with Fred Echols.

The court order Friday leaves in place a 4-3 ruling by the Virginia Supreme Court, striking down a constitutional amendment redrawing districts that voters narrowly approved in April.

The University of Virginia held the first of its graduation events today, with the keynote speaker – former president Jim Ryan — who was forced to resign under pressure from the Trump Administration and its allies on the Board of Visitors. Sandy Hausman listened-in and filed this report.

Governor Abigail Spanberger spoke at Virginia Tech’s graduation ceremonies Friday. Since 1990, it’s been a Virginia Tech tradition that the new, incoming governor is invited to speak at commencement.

"We need to grow our energy generation fleet to meet that demand," said a Dominion Energy spokesperson.

The town of Blacksburg has spent the past few years building over 60 miles of biking trails, including a new section that opened this month.

Governor Abigail Spanberger struck a blow to some labor groups this week, as news broke that she plans to veto a collective bargaining bill for some public employees. Michael Pope and Radio IQ Politics Analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss that and more in state government and politics.

The majority of Virginia is now under a drought warning advisory.

Fairfax County prosecutor Steve Descano defended his immigration-related policies on Capitol Hill Thursday.

Organizers on Thursday launched the Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail, which aims to connect consumers to local food sources.