Virginia mandates mental health crisis training for police officers

BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — A new law in Virginia, effective July 1, mandates specialized training for police officers to better handle mental health crises. The Department of Criminal Justice Services is tasked with designing a curriculum that emphasizes …

Virginia is for…data centers? Residents are increasingly saying 'No'

Virginia 5-year-old's scooter accident highlights importance of proper helmet safety

RICHMOND, Va. — A day of play turned serious when 5-year-old Nina suffered a traumatic brain injury despite wearing a helmet. Her mother is now advocating for proper helmet safety to protect other children. Nina is a bright light who loves being on the …

West Virginia Film Office marks thrilling anniversary with Hollywood momentum

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The West Virginia Film Office quietly turned three years old in 2025, but the celebration is far from low-key. Advertisement Since its relaunch in 2022, the office has emerged as a powerhouse of opportunity in West Virginia filmmaking, …

Virginia Tech Hokies 2025 Football Schedule: Preliminary Review

It’s the Gobbler Country 2025 Football Season Coverage Kickoff Football is a touch less than 50 days away, and that means it’s time to get started with the season previews. We’ll be breaking down the positions as practice gets started and the new fall …

West Virginia and Wake Forest to square off in Charleston, West Virginia as part of a two-year series

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — College basketball is coming to the Capital City in a big way as West Virginia University and Wake Forest University are set to clash in the 2025 edition of Holiday Hoopfest, presented by the Charleston Convention & …

Spanberger outraises Earle-Sears 2-to-1 in Virginia governor’s race

VIRGINIA. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - According to Virginia Mercury, former U.S. Rep. Abigail Spanberger is opening a financial and polling gap in the race for governor, outraising her Republican opponent Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears by nearly 2-to-1 last quarter …

Spanberger widens lead as Virginia voters prioritize cost of living, personal freedoms

RICHMOND, Va. (VIRGINIA MERCURY) - With fewer than four months to go before Virginians elect a new slate of statewide leaders, a new poll from Virginia Commonwealth University’s L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs finds Democrats …

Poll: Spanberger with double point lead over Earles-Sears in Virginia governor's race

WASHINGTON (TNND) — Virginia's Democratic nominee for governor former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is leading Republican nominee Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears by double digits. Polling released by Virginia Commonwealth University shows that 49% of registered …

My South: Writer Taylor Jenkins Reid on Chincoteague Island, Virginia

Taylor Jenkins ReidIllustration by Colleen O'HaraI used to love reading the children’s book Misty of Chincoteague, which is about two kids who want a wild horse on Chincoteague Island in Virginia. I remember being amazed knowing there was a real place …