Virginia Mercury

Virginia awaits decision on $1 billion rural health grant

Outdated technology, provider shortages, long travel times to care and high rates of chronic disease are among the issues the ...

State of the Commonwealth report raises concerns about Virginia’s economic future

A State of the Commonwealth report warns of Virginia's sharp job growth decline, mirroring pandemic-era slowdowns and risking ...

State of the Commonwealth report shows Virginia’s economy has slowed this year

Virginia started out the year in a strong position and is ending it in a more perilous one. That’s according to the 11th ...
WRIC

Virginia State Parks years behind on inspections, has over $360 million in delayed maintenance: state audit

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — Virginia State Parks was found to be years behind on its annual inspections and delayed on over $360 million worth of maintenance projects, according to a state audit report ...

Virginia State Police study shows hate crimes on the rise in the Commonwealth

Hate crimes are on the rise across the Commonwealth, according to newly released data from Virginia State Police. While ...
The Progress-Index

State Fair of Virginia kicks off Sept. 26. Here's what you can expect

The State Fair of Virginia will run from Sept. 26 through Oct. 5 at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell. This year's theme, "Real Fun, Real Virginia," focuses on the state's agriculture and forestry ...