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Projected 2025-26 FAFSA delay frustrates families and university staff
On Aug. 7, the U.S. Department of Education announced next year’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid isn’t slated to open to the general public until Dec. 1. That’s a tough pill to swallow for financial aid administrators at Virginia colleges and universities — like Ashley Browning, vice president for enrollment management at Hollins University in Roanoke. She’s spent the last several months dealing with delays and errors in this year’s FAFSA rollout .
Virginia state park becomes first in US to install audio system for the blind
ROCKBRIGDGE, Va. (WFXR) – The Natural Bridge State Park in Virginia has announced it’s the first park to install the RightHear Accessibility system making it fully accessible to people who are blind and visually impaired. The Natural Bridge State Park is home to the 200-foot-tall Natural Bridge, and now boasts its commitment to creating enjoyable, […]
VADOC accepting volunteer applications to help inmates stay out of prison after release
The Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) has announced that it is accepting applications for volunteer roles as part of Governor Glenn Youngkin's initiative to help inmates stay out of prison after they're released.
The effect of the Inflation Reduction Act on health care in Virginia, two years later
TUCKAHOE, VIRGINIA – Friday marked the second anniversary of the enactment of the Inflation Reduction Act, signed by President Joe Biden in 2022 to ease the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Americans. That anniversary came just after the Consumer Price Index released a report that showed the U.S. annual rate of...
Mysterious black ring appears in the sky over Virginia
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — A mysterious black ring appeared in the sky over southeastern Virginia on Tuesday. Nexstar’s WAVY started receiving messages shortly after 11 a.m. as viewers of reached out with images and video of the ominous looking ring floating in the sky. Ron Stepp, who sent...
Youngkin wants comprehensive support for people leaving prison
This story was reported and written by Radio IQ. About 10,000 people will be released from state prisons and jails this year, and Governor Glenn Youngkin worries that one in five will end up back behind bars within the next three years. “Across the country and here in Virginia we...
First Warning Forecast: Cold front bringing storms & fall-like temps
This evening a few isolated showers are possible but we'll mainly be dry. Rain chances increase overnight with isolated storms possible early Sunday morning. A level 2 out of 5 severe weather threat is in place for Sunday. While not everyone will see rain those of us that do could see strong storms capable of producing locally damaging wind gusts and localized flooding. More storms are possible on Monday with a level 1 out of 5 severe weather threat taking effect.
‘Now there’s hope’: Harris earns vote of confidence from local Dem candidates
Vice President Harris’ ascension to the top of the presidential ticket and subsequent announcement of Tim Walz as her running mate has energized Democratic election efforts, party leaders at several levels said Friday. For state Del. Joshua Cole, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine and 7th District congressional candidate Eugene Vindman,...
Investigation into ex-Virginia Beach economic development director's travel expenses
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — An investigation is getting underway into the travel expenses of Virginia Beach's former economic development director. Chuck Rigney announced his resignation back on July 24, after less than six months on the job. Virginia Beach City Manager Patrick Duhaney said a comprehensive review of department financial records revealed that some travel expenses didn't align with city policy.
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