As reports rise nationwide, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says it is moving to temporarily ban products containing certain synthetic versions of kratom compounds.
Franklin County residents are raising concerns about the possibility of a data center being built at Summit View Business Park after a local woman used Freedom of Information Act requests to uncover county communications with a company that builds them.
Virginia’s two-year spending plan is now in effect and Governor Abigail Spanberger tells WDBJ7 she is pleased with how the budget turned out. Meanwhile she is also speaking for the first time on her decision to remove the Rector from Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors.
Martinsville City Manager Rob Fincher announced Tuesday that a summary of a workplace investigation into the firing of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides will be released Wednesday morning.
After serving his country for years, Navy veteran Ronald Parsons is getting support from his community in a major way: a new roof, replaced at no cost.
A new state investment is expected to help more Virginia firefighters access cancer screenings, as fire service leaders continue raising awareness about the increased cancer risks associated with the job.
Leaders want every adult—paid or volunteer—working with students after school to go through the same, full background check process, including fingerprints, to add another layer of protection for kids and peace of mind for parents.
