Virginia On Demand

The top stories for October 19, 2026, including what it means for the state to have a high credit rating, NASA's working with Virginia Tech on safer, smaller aircraft, a large crowd welcomes MLB Hall of Fame pitcher Billy Wagner back to Tazewell for the unveiling of a bronze statue in a park bearing his name, and in Danville, economic growing is putting pressure on the housing market.

The top stories for October 16, 2026, including a report on increased state spending that's hampered by the rate of inflation, a look at polling as the end of midterm voting draws near, a retired baseball scout recalls the signing MLB Hall of Famer and Tazewell area native Billy Wagner as a statue of him is unveiled there this weekend, and part two in a series on music at the Handmade Music School...

The top stories for October 15, 2026, including the introduction of Richard Linton as Virginia Tech's 17th President, there are more options for Sunday voting this year, remembering Roanoke Tribune publisher Claudia Whitworth, and Brad Kutner explains a Virginia law that allows a minor to access abortion services without parental consent.

The top stories for October 14, 2026, including that Kansas State University President Richard Linton reportedly will become next president of Virginia Tech, Virginia college students take advantage of same-day voter registration, and a conference this week at UVA's Miller Center for Public Affairs looks at why Congress has a hard time getting things done.

The top stories for October 13, 2026, including Gov. Spanberger blaming the Trump administration for the end of state Medicaid coverage for transgender youth, the Virginia medical examiner's continued efforts to identify remains of eight people lost in Hurricane Camille 57 years ago, voter registrations in Virginia have slowed down since April, and Mason Adams talks with Barbara Kingsolver about P...

The top stories for October 12, 2026, including Richmond ending its contract with Flock cameras, what role will the price of gas play in election results, area food banks, including one in Roanoke, adopting new models amid the latest data on food insecurity, and we'll learn more about plans for a power plant in Amherst County.

The top stories for October 9, 2026, including the potential impacts of Isaias in Virginia, Senator Mark Warner weighs in on election security threats, the closure of two childcare centers in Floyd County highlight a problem in rural areas, and students at a music program in Floyd are compiling a songbook in their hometown.

The top stories for October 8, 2026, including a look at how the data center debate is shaping Virginia elections, the Department of Forestry nears completion of its urban forest and tree canopy plan, and highlights from the Blue Ridge Bigfoot Festival, recently held in Wintergreen.

The top stories for October 7, 2026, including Republicans' call for a special session to eliminate the gas tax, a NextEra vice president testifies before lawmakers, actors with Down Syndrome perform Shakespeare before an audience in Blacksburg, and an author is promoting ecotherapy through her writing, and a natural playground near Crozet.

The top stories for October 6, 2026, including the settlement of a lawsuit involving inmates at the Red Onion Prison in Southwest Virginia, Gov. Spanberger's energy plan takes into account the "social cost" of carbon emissions, what is Halloween costing Virginia farmers this year?, and a profile of the 9th Congressional District race.

The top stories for October 5, 2026, including a look at how the the cost of living is motivating voters in the Commonwealth, complaints of noise and pollution have led to local incentives to buy electric leaf blowers, and Blacksburg is recruiting Virginia Tech students to serve as volunteer fire fighters.

The top stories for October 2, 2026, including what October changes to Medicaid mean to the region, a bill revisited in the General Assembly would address 'pop-up' gatherings, reporter Brad Kutner visits the State Fair of Virginia, and the latest on data centers in the Friday chat with analyst Jeff Schapiro and reporter Michael Pope.

The top stories for October 1, 2026, including Virginia Attorney Jay Jones' search for former federal attorneys to combat President Trump's federal overreach, a close on the sale of the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center, movies and live events highlight this year's Virginia Film Festival, and roller derby is alive and thriving in Western Virginia.

The top stories for September 30, 2026, including a propulsion company bringing more than one-thousand jobs to Pittsylvania County, most of Northern Virginia is not part of this fall's school tax referendum, Virginia's Department of Wildlife Resources looks for solutions to the spread of bear mange, and the founder of a multimedia company in Richmond encourages more African-Americans to travel abr...

The top stories for September 29, 2026, including what impact Virginia's merger law could potentially have on the Dominion-NextEra merger, Democrat Tom Perriello is getting an endorsement from former GOP Congressman Denver Riggleman, and an increasing number of seniors are seeking help for addiction gambling.

The top stories for September 28, 2026, including Virginia Democrats touting a data center consumption tax to offset increases in health insurance, Richmond grocery chain leader Jim Ukrop dies at age 89, Virginia's two major utilities get failing grades from the Sierra Club, and the state issues EBT cards those who rely on SNAP benefits, after millions in benefits were stolen last year.

The top stories for September 25, 2026, including a request for a pause in how Virginia families on Medicaid report home care work, a cybersecurity expert weighs in on increased use of AI chatbots providing medical advice, and analyst Jeff Schapiro and reporter Michael Pope discuss Gov. Spanberger's request for help from Congress to address national standards for data centers,

The top stories for July 10, 2026, there are growing calls to conserve water throughout Virginia amid an ongoing drought, Sen. Tim Kaine visits a former high school in Farmville that's now a museum dedicated to civil rights, and there's growing opposition to data centers in Virginia - Michael Pope and analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss in their Friday conversation.

The top stories for July 9, 2026, including a national call for lowering utility bills as Dominion ranks among the top few cutting power to those who can't pay, a preview of where Virginia's recreational marijuana shops will be, and elementary schools in Pulaski County look for more in-person learning and less screen time.

The top stories for July 8, 2026, including the latest on court battles over Virginia gun laws, a wrongful death suit is filed in the December 2025 death of a Virginia Tech student, Radford University gets a grant to study the impacts of AI on the workforce, and profiling a drummer from Richmond who's now programming the Newport Jazz Festival.

The top stories for July 7, 2026, including Gov. Spanberger backing data centers and citing high energy costs in a talk with Politico, Roanoke City Council seeks more public input on zoning proposals, and a look at the challenges faced by an urban farm in Roanoke.

The top stories for July 6, 2026, including a preview of zoning proposals with lots of potential impact for Roanoke, a study of AI models shows small towns aren't always accurately represented, and how Hope Initiative changed views for those battling substance abuse.