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The top stories for April 7, 2026, including a look Northern Virginia turnout for the redistricting referendum, Roanoke City Council approves funds to preserve a historic cottage, and a comparison of Virginia school district budgets.

The top stories for March 31, 2026, including plans for the sale of a former Augusta County prison site, the parents of a home schooled Roanoke County child sue to participate in local sports, and a check on the status of Virginia's parole system.

The top stories for May 26, 2026, including the ongoing debate among Roanoke's leaders on the future of the Berglund Center, the effort to restore brownfields in Pulaski, and looking at the trend of car buyers and solid, non-metallic colors.

The top stories for April 30, 2026, including research at Virginia Tech on the long-term health impact of Hurricane Helene, new Virginia laws take aim at debt collectors, and a new marker provides a history lesson on how Thomas Jefferson escaped the British in 1781.

The top stories for June 22, 2026, including a preview of a state budget compromise with both chambers due back in Richmond Monday, Head Start proceeds amidst some uncertainty- including in the New River Valley, and Cardinal News has a look at the supply chains that support data centers.

The top stories for July 3, 2026, including grants for flood resiliency and energy efficiency, criminal records legislation,and Michael Pope and analyst Jeff Schapiro wrap up the week in politics and state government.

Pharmacies have a backlog of insurance claims waiting to be paid after the payment system was hacked in February. Experts aim to push for better cybersecurity standards across critical infrastructure.

Dozier died at 81. As part of the songwriting team Holland-Dozier-Holland, he co-wrote dozens of hits, including "Baby Love," "Heat Wave" and "Reflections," helping to define the Motown sound.

Thursday could be the committee's final public hearing.

As Florida residents continue the post-hurricane clean up, economists are tabulating the overall cost of Frances. Government and insurance industry officials estimate the insured losses from the storm will fall somewhere between $3 billion and $6 billion. NPR's David Schaper reports.