Virginia governor, at Iowa GOP event, says caucuses feature ‘incredibly informed voters’

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. DES MOINES — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin shared how Republicans won in a blue state in 2021 and drew policy comparisons between his state and Iowa...

Ashland invites musicians to create songs about Virginia's 'Center of the Universe'

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. — The town of Ashland is inviting musicians of all ages to find inspiration in the self-proclaimed "Center of the Universe" and turn it into song. Now in its second season, the Ashland Song Contest brings together artists from...

Virginia NAACP responds to federal civil rights investigation at George Mason University

In the wake of the Department of Education’s recent announcement of a civil rights investigation into a Northern Virginia university, the Virginia NAACP says the “witch hunt” raises questions about what school the Trump administration will target...

Major military exercise with over 8,000 troops concludes after Virginia Beach stop

Atlantic Alliance 2025 brought U.S., Netherlands and U.K. forces to the East Coast, including Virginia Beach. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — A large-scale military exercise that brought more than 8,000 servicemembers and several warships to the coast of...

Tango Bites: A taste of Argentina with a family touch in Virginia Beach

The Constante family works side-by-side to provide delicious finger foods and sandwiches to the community. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — If you’ve never tried Argentinian food, take this week’s Friday Flavor as your sign to do so. Tango Bites in Virginia...

Ohio State, Virginia basketball set to meet in February at Bridgestone Arena, per report

Bridgestone Arena will apparently be a neutral-site host for at least two non-conference basketball games during the coming season. In addition to the previously announced contest between Kentucky and Gonzaga on Dec. 5, Ohio State and Virginia...

2025 Virginia Commonwealth Games kicks off this weekend

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Friday is the start of the 2025 Virginia Commonwealth Games. The games are taking place at Liberty University. SEE ALSO: Virginia Commonwealth Games bring sports excitement to Lynchburg this weekend Below is the timeline of...

VIRGINIA WHARRY

Virginia Metz “Ginni” Wharry, 82, of Fredericktown, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 11, 2025, at Standish Assisted Living, where she had been lovingly cared for since March 2025. She was born on April 19, 1943, in Wheeling,...

Norma Ray Brewster, 85, of Virginia Beach

Mrs. Norma Brewster, of Virginia Beach, previously Tucson, Arizona and Iselin, New Jersey passed away peacefully in the afternoon on July 17, 2025, at the age of 85. Born December 19, 1939, in the Bronx, New York, Norma was the beloved daughter of...

Spanberger widens double-digit lead in Virginia governor's race: VCU poll

The latest poll conducted by Virginia Commonwealth University's Wilder School shows Democratic nominees on the statewide ticket leading by a comfortable margin. The poll surveyed Virginians between June 19 and July 3. The findings indicate...

Missing NC man found in Virginia, months after reported missing

WATAUGA COUNTY, N.C. — Authorities located a missing North Carolina man five months after he was first reported missing. Watauga County Sheriff’s Office asked for the public’s assistance in finding the man ten days after he was reported missing....

Northern Virginia, Beijing Lead Global Hyperscale Data Center Growth

Just 20 metro areas now account for 62% of the world’s hyperscale data center capacity, with Northern Virginia and the Greater Beijing area alone representing a significant 20% of the global total. That’s according to a report from Synergy...

Home sales increase across Virginia

SUMMARY: Home sales rose across the Northern Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads regions of the state compared to last year More inventory is easing pressure, leading to price stabilization in Northern Virginia Northern Virginia saw a...

At Virginia motel, an odd guest checks in: A six-foot alligator

POLICE in Fairfax County, Virginia, received a strange call early Monday. The person on the phone, a motel guest in the county’s Alexandria area, wanted to report a surprise visitor: an alligator loitering on a walkway near their room. Body-camera...

Virginia Tech basketball: Neoklis Avdalas is the star of the FIBA U20 EuroBasket 

There’s a certain buzz around Virginia Tech basketball right now. Yes, we are less than two months from the start of another football season, but basketball is at the forefront of many people’s minds in Blacksburg. And it’s all because of one...

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin headlines Iowa GOP fundraiser, sparks 2028 speculation

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin was the featured speaker at the Iowa Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Dinner Thursday night, a high-profile fundraising event that often draws the attention of national GOP leaders and speculation about future...

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Virginia Beach city in week ending July 12?

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.govFederal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Chairman Willie L. Phillips | www.ferc.gov There was a single gas station in cities across Virginia Beach city...

Virginia senators blast Trump-backed budget cuts

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia’s senators are sounding the alarm about what they call “harmful cuts” to vital programs and services across the commonwealth. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner are pushing back against actions taken by the...

First day of school: Here’s when Central Virginia schools start the 2025-26 year

Virginian regional airport to receive $1.8 M in federal funding for infrastructure

PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY, Va. (7News) — A local regional airport in Virginia is receiving funding to upgrade its infrastructure. The Manassas Regional Airport will receive over $1.8 million to improve a runway and replace a bridge, said congressional...