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September is the busiest season for vineyards to harvest grapes, but invasive insects, called spotted lanternflies, continue to threaten Virginia’s wine industry. A new study looks at whether pet dogs could be successful at sniffing out lanternfly eggs as one way to combat the infestation.

For the would-be governors, the first question focused on fears about federal cuts to Medicaid that disability advocacy groups worry could disproportionately impact their communities.

Campaign finance numbers are revealing the shape of Virginia politics heading into this year's election for governor. The latest disclosures show Democrat Abigail Spanberger has more than twice as much cash on hand heading into the fall election season.

Work continues on a new Albemarle County park that’s owned by the state. Following the example of beavers, they’ve built a series of 35 dams at Biscuit Run that will reduce pollution and flooding downstream.

The Goochland County plant will employ about 650 people when it's fully operational, according to an announcement from the governor's office.

Roanoke City Council voted unanimously Monday to ban ownership wolf-hybrid dogs within the city after a June incident in the Deyerle neighborhood.

Virginia has 45 days of early voting, one of the longest in the country. This year's window begins on Friday.

Earlier this month, environmentalists from across the state gathered to honor a man who thought deeply about the climate crisis and committed his life to addressing it. Michael Collins found ways for small businesses, farmers and individuals to confront the dangers of a warming planet, and he did so from a tiny town in central Virginia.

“I think one of the benchmarks is when you come home and you’re recognized. You go away and you come back, and people sort of notice what you’ve done," Geter said.

Private dam owners are responsible for funding the upgrades, though the Department of Conservsation and Recreation offers help through grants.