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I must start out with a brief explanation of VA telehealth. It uses technology and data to improve the way VA provides patient-centered care to Veterans. VA’s innovative technologies provide mobility and enhanced access to care. Telehealth connects you with your VA care teams and specialists, no matter the distance. VA Telehealth Services can reduce travel and bring care closer to you through real-time, interactive video visits, in-home and mobile health remote monitoring, and devices that gather and store health data.

BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Buc-ee’s, the popular Texas-based convenience store and gas station chain known for its sprawling locations and variety of offerings, has been expanding its presence beyond the Lone Star State. While there are currently no Buc-ee’s locations in West Virginia, several areas in the state could potentially qualify for a future site. […]

The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) will be present at Colonial Downs during Virginia Derby weekend starting on Saturday, Sept. 7, the organization said in a release Thursday. Colonial Downs, a longtime supporter of accredited aftercare, will honor the TAA with a named race on the card. Aftercare members will present...

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the federal-state Chesapeake Bay Program announced more than $7.3 million in grant awards to Virginia. The funding will support water quality improvements, habitat restoration and community stewardship efforts in Virginia’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay watershed. The...

Richmond, Va. – The final summer holiday ended on a somber note, as preliminary data shows that law enforcement investigated ten fatalities over the Labor Day Holiday. There were two double fatal crashes, the first of which occurred Sept. 1, 2024, in Northampton County on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. The second double fatal occurred Sept. 2, 2024, in Henry County. There were 14 fatalities over the Labor Day Holiday in 2023.*

An unclaimed Powerball ticket that was purchased in King George County and won $50,000 in March will soon expire.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — The real estate landscape in the DMV region is rapidly evolving, with significant projects reshaping both commercial and residential markets. Real estate expert Brian Coester, CEO of Real Estate Connection, highlighted key developments impacting the area. Amazon’s aggressive expansion in Northern Virginia has had a major influence on both commercial […]

Valley Conservation Council has changed its name to Shenandoah Valley Conservancy in an effort to better reflect its evolving identity. The Staunton-based organization is the only nationally accredited land trust exclusively working to protect the lands and waters of the Shenandoah Valley region of Virginia. The Shenandoah Valley Conservancy name...

The Public Body Procurement Workgroup met on Wednesday, September 4 to finalize recommendations to HB 1355 (Tran). The workgroup’s recommendations significantly reduce the potential impact to local governments compared to the bill in its original form. VACo testified to concerns over the bill at a previous meeting of the workgroup and appreciates the work of the patron and the workgroup to make recommendations with fewer unintended consequences to public bodies.

A look at what CarMax Park is expected to look like. The new stadium will open in 2026. Storms damaged homes and toppled trees in Virginia as Debby moved through the area. Fire officials say multiple businesses were evacuated as they worked to fix the leak. Taylor Farm Park grand...

HAMPDEN-SYDNEY, Va. -- Hampden-Sydney College welcomes Delaware Valley (PA) University in season-opening and non-conference football action on Saturday afternoon, September 7, at 1 p.m. on Fulton Field at Lewis C. Everett Stadium. The host Tigers finished last season at 6-4 overall, 4-3 (4th) in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC), while the visiting Aggies were 9-2 overall, 9-0 in the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) for their sixth consecutive MAC title; advancing to the first round of the NCAA Division III Playoffs. It's the Garnet & Grey debut of first-year head coach Vince Luvara. The game can be heard locally on WVHL Radio, Kickin' Country 92.9 FM, and will also be available worldwide on the Internet at wvhl.net or via the TuneIn Radio App, while available to watch as well on the Tiger Sports Network live video stream at hscathletics.com, pregame airing at 12:30 p.m.

In Virginia, a couple was arrested on charges of child neglect. Per WJLA, Wendi Del Cid Rodriguez and Franklin Viera Guevara allegedly tied two children together to the furniture within their home. The children, ages 7 and 9, were found by the Fairfax County police after reports of child neglect were directed toward the couple.

The effort to allow blue crabs to be harvested during the winter in Virginia’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay may be losing steam. After more than two hours of debate, the Virginia Marine Resources Commission’s Crab Management Advisory Committee recommended changing course on Aug. 20 from an earlier move to reopen the winter dredge fishery. The industry-dominated board voted 8-5 to urge the VMRC to keep it closed until an ongoing species stock assessment is completed in March 2026.

Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation manages Virginia State Parks which offer hunting opportunities each year to select parks. Managed hunts are a key tool in managing the deer population and herd health. Participating hunters are asked to support this effort by following harvest guidelines associated with each hunt.  

Drought Watch Resurrected — “The Virginia Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), in coordination with the Virginia Drought Monitoring Task Force, has expanded the drought watch advisory to now include 22 counties.” Northern Virginia, including Fairfax County, has seen below normal precipitation with “focused dryness” since remnants of Tropical Storm Debby enabled DEQ to lift a drought warning last month. [DEQ]

“I am currently the director of Leadership Workshop and Co-President of Beach Buddies. In the past year, I also spent time on the Operation Smile executive board and took pictures of sports teams for the yearbook. I participate in the Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow (VTfT) program, where I interned in a John B. Dey Elementary’s kindergarten class that included Special Education and English as a second language students. With Virginia Teachers for Tomorrow, we held a Day of Service and a Leadership Workshop to promote student involvement at a young age. I would say the best thing I get out of my involvement in school is seeing the growth of others. It is truly special to see people around you flourish. My involvement has given me many opportunities to impact the lives of others around me. With Leadership Workshop, I get to see students step out of their shell. Similarly with Beach Buddies, I get to help special education students create relationships and build on social skills. Nothing quite compares to the feeling of knowing that you had a positive impact on someone’s life. My involvement allows me to build strong relationships with teachers within this school. I get to learn more from than just the subject they teach such as how to improve as a leader from Mrs. Nardelli or striving to be as personable as Mr. Duffy. In terms of personal growth, I have the opportunity to learn from others. I never thought I would learn valuable life lessons from a five year-old kindergarten student, but to my surprise they taught me to have a more positive outlook on life. After high school I plan to attend college and major in either finance or business administration with a minor in accounting. My goal for the future is to be remembered as someone who left a positive impact.”

The GazetteLeader's 2024 community guides will focus on "Northern Virginia in 2050" – what the local region will look like at mid-century, and how the region needs to be working, now, to get there. From business and transportation groups to arts organizations and civic bodies, the GazetteLeader has reached...

Commissioner of Elections Susan Beals on Wednesday expressed concerns with the operational performance of the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the 2024 presidential election in Virginia, warning that mail-in ballots may not be processed in time to be counted.  “Election officials depend on the U.S. mail service to deliver ballots to voters and to return […]

Several Virginia solar developers are again asking regulators  to tell Dominion Energy to suspend rules that the developers say are holding up mid-size projects for governments, schools and nonprofits throughout the state.  On Aug. 16, the Distributed Solar Alliance filed its latest petition seeking injunctive relief with the State Corporation Commission, which regulates Virginia’s utilities.  […]