Virginia police dept. launches facial recognition program under strict oversight

In a move that places it at the forefront of biometric policing in Virginia, the Bristol Virginia Police Department has formally launched a facial recognition technology (FRT) program that is designed to bolster investigative capacity while enforcing …

Virginia workforce development group offers health science scholarships

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Claude Moore Opportunities, a workforce development organization, is offering up to three $2,500 scholarships to health science students in the Charlottesville and Piedmont Region. The funds are awarded as a part of the …

Flash flooding again hits West Virginia communities still trying to clean up from deadly deluge

WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) — A northern West Virginia region still cleaning up from flash flooding less than two weeks ago was hit with torrential rains that sent creeks over their banks again Thursday night. A flash flood warning was issued for the Wheeling …

Review: Virginia Konchan, a poet of miracles

In 2008, the poets Mary Karr and Franz Wright were in conversation at Calvin College for a writing festival. Their banter was natural, not staid; after all, they had been friends “for almost 30 years,” and, as Karr quipped, they “used to drink and, you …

“It’s Like Money in a Bank”: Goodwill Shoppers in Virginia Earn Rewards with New Loyalty Program

ROANOKE, Va. – , The Giver Loyalty Program is now active in 37 Goodwill stores across Virginia, including six locations in Roanoke. It’s a first-of-its-kind program for the nonprofit retailer. “The Very Important Giver Program is the next step in the …

Grizzlies select West Virginia guard Javon Small in NBA Draft

Letters for June 27: Virginia must act now to help osprey

Osprey Re “Osprey alert” (A1, June 23): As a lifelong resident of Hampton Roads I’ve always taken pride in the rich natural heritage we’re fortunate to witness, including the striking sight of osprey nesting and soaring above our waterways. But recently …

Virginia Sun Bucks aims to fight summer hunger in children

The federal program provides financial support for eligible families to afford groceries over the summer. VIRGINIA, USA — A federal program is helping families across the Commonwealth afford groceries during the summer season.  Virginia Sun Bucks is a …

Menhaden fishing linked to osprey decline in Virginia

Virginia's osprey population has declined by 90% due to reduced prey availability, say conservationists. VIRGINIA, USA — A sharp decline in the osprey population along Virginia’s Eastern Shore is raising alarms among conservationists and scientists, …

The Perfect West Virginia Weekend Trip Itinerary

There are not many states that cram as much adrenaline-pumping action into a small space as West Virginia. With its rumbling whitewater and legendary college arenas, the Mountain State is just like game day for its fans. Before hitting the road, readers …