Knaak is in fine form on the mound as Clemson rolls past Virginia Tech 6-1 in ACC opener

The Tigers get their stay in Durham off on a good note as they look to enhance their Super Regional hosting resume. DURHAM, N.C. — Aidan Knaak was more than solid Tuesday in Clemson's 6-1 win over Virginia Tech in the Tigers' ACC Tournament opener …

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What's behind Virginia's nearly 50 percent drop in fentanyl overdose deaths

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia has experienced a significant decrease in fentanyl overdose deaths, with numbers declining by nearly 50 percent last year. This reduction ranks as the second-highest drop nationwide, behind only West Virginia, according to the …

VA250's traveling exhibit brings Virginia's revolutionary past to life in Danville visit

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A mobile museum is making its way across Virginia, aiming to educate residents about the state's pivotal role in U.S. history. The traveling exhibit, organized by VA250, stopped outside Danville's Museum of Fine Art and …

Five teens taken into custody after escaping Virginia mental health facility

STAUNTON, Va. (WSET) — Five teens were taken into custody following an escape from a mental health facility in Virginia on Monday, authorities say. According to the Virginia State Police, five teens escaped the Commonwealth Center for Children and …

Democratic Virginia congressman Gerry Connolly dies aged 75

Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman from Virginia who previously served as the top Democrat on the House of Representatives’ key oversight committee, died on Wednesday, according to an announcement from his family. Connolly, who was 75, had served in …

Congressman Gerry Connolly, longtime representative of Northern Virginia, dies at 74

U.S. Congressman Gerald E. “Gerry” Connolly, a Democrat who represented Northern Virginia in Congress for more than 15 years, has died at the age of 74, his family announced. “It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, …

Gerry Connolly, a Democratic congressman and fixture of Virginia politics, dies at 75

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Gerald “Gerry” Connolly, an outspoken Democrat who sought key reforms in the federal government while bringing transformational development to his populous Virginia district, died Wednesday. He was 75. Connolly, who most …

Virginia Ukrop’s products affected by cucumber recall

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -Ukrop’s is recalling three of its products related to a cucumber recall that has affected 15 states across the country. According to the CDC, the cucumbers were grown by Bedner Growers and distributed by Fresh Start Produce between …

Virginia organizations help thousands impacted by severe storms in Kentucky, Missouri

RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Virginia organizations are coming together to support thousands of people devastated by a deadly tornado outbreak in parts of Kentucky and Missouri. One Virginia-based nonprofit that is helping with the ongoing relief efforts is …