3 cases of measles reported in Virginia; 2 linked to international travel

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - A third case of measles has been confirmed in the commonwealth. According to the Virginia Department of Health, two of the three cases were linked to international travel. Emily Rich, vaccine-preventable disease epidemiologist …

Candidates clash over the future of education in Virginia

RICHMOND, Va. — With the statewide tickets for both the Democrats and Republicans set, the candidates for each party are wasting no time in pivoting to what they're focused on in the November general election. On the Democratic side, gubernatorial …

Virginia Grace Dean

Long-time Livermore resident, Virginia Grace Dean, passed away peacefully after a brief illness, surrounded by family on May 18, 2025. She was 89. Virginia was born on a homestead in Savage, Montana, to Peder and Lauretta Svingen, and was the youngest of …

Virginia Tech football: Hokies land commitment from in-state OL Buddy Wegdam

The Virginia Tech Hokies lost a commitment from wide receiver Carnell Warren last week. Since then, the Hokies have added three commitments to the 2026 recruiting class. On Wednesday, VT added its second in-state commitment for 2026, as offensive lineman …

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Biggest Yet! Warwood becomes West Virginia’s largest historic district

WHEELING, W.Va. — In a landmark moment for historic preservation, the Warwood Historic District in northern Wheeling has officially become the largest area in West Virginia ever nominated to the National Register of Historic Places. Advertisement This …

Parkersburg offices to be closed for West Virginia Day

(Photo Illustration - MetroCreativeConnection) PARKERSBURG — The Parkersburg Municipal Building will be closed Friday in observance of West Virginia Day. Sanitation will run on schedule. Copyright © 2025 Parkersburg Newspapers, Inc. | https://www. …

West Virginia University adopts $1.29B budget for 2026

FILE - Woodburn Hall on the West Virginia University campus, is shown April, 24, 2015, in Morgantown, W.Va. (AP Photo/Raymond Thompson, File) MORGANTOWN — The West Virginia University Board of Governors has adopted a $1.29 billion spending plan for the …

New affordable housing project breaks ground in Bristol, Virginia

BRISTOL, Va. — Construction has officially begun on a new housing development in Bristol, Virginia. Beyond Housing, formerly known as the Bristol Redevelopment and Housing Authority, broke ground Wednesday on Goodson Hills. The development will feature 23 …

Virginia logging industry asks for tax breaks in Buckingham

Published 10:11 pm Wednesday, June 18, 2025 Members of the Virginia logging industry want Buckingham County to give them a tax break. Specifically, the Virginia Loggers Association want to be exempt from personal property, machinery and tools taxes on …