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Virginia

November 24, 2025

The Unconventional Journey of a Black Artist Who Wanted to do Something Different

Ukwensi Chappell credits his mentor, Élan Vital, for leading him into the art world in which Chappell created an art gallery that won best galleries in Norfolk seven years in a row.

October 6, 2025

Norfolk School Board Delays School Closure, Consolidation Plan

The Norfolk School Board tabled their decision on a school closure and consolidation plan involving nine city schools.

December 13, 2024

Post-Election Southwest Virginia Eyes Looming Economic Promises

What was once the most influential region in the state diminished into the most underdeveloped. Governor Glenn Youngkin, along with others in the Republican party, promises to fight for the revitalization of abandoned coal land. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats see a different path to economic development in Virginia, with the installation of solar farms making its way into the Southwest.

Morgan Griffith with voters in Rocky Mount, VA.

November 5, 2024

Rep. Morgan Griffith Wins Re-election for the Eighth Time in Virginia

Incumbent Morgan Griffith won his seat in the U.S. House for Virginia's Ninth Congressional District against Democrat Karen Baker.

Dawn Stultz-Vaughn, Henry County registrar, in her office.

October 21, 2024

Virginia Early Voting Sparks High Hopes for Increased Voter Turnout

On the first day of early voting, Dawn Stultz-Vaughn spent her morning sending more than 1,300 mail-in absentee ballots, then stepped out of her office to welcome 397 voters in.