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Virginia is seeing a rise in data centers just as demand for power is at unprecedented levels. Some are looking at ways to power them on-site.

The murder of Charlie Kirk shocked the nation and Virginia.Radio IQ politics analyst Jeff Schapiro and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

About half of Virginia households were expected to qualify for Solar For All, which sought to reduce energy bills by making solar power more affordable.

“We are limited on what revenues we have and what revenues we can access, and I think we’ll exercise that caution at the appropriate time,” said Delegate Terry Austin.

Drug overdose-related deaths are decreasing across the state, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi spoke with a representative of the Central Shenandoah Health District about this trend and their overdose prevention services.

Incomes are rising and poverty is dropping while access to health care remains steady. That's according to the latest Census numbers.

Andrew Clark with the Home Builders Association of Virginia pointed to two recent changes he said should help Virginia’s housing market, even if zoning reform comes later.

WMRA previously reported on a group of anti-Trump protesters who were issued citations and warnings for "non-travel" use of the I-81 overpass bridge in Woodstock. About a week later, another group of protesters assembled on a different overpass in Shenandoah County – and two of them were arrested. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Almost 12,000 general government employees in Fairfax County are about to consider approving a new agreement.

Richmond mayors have a history of announcing big projects; whether or not they’re completed is less assured.