Virginia On Demand

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.