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RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) -The Virginia Department of Health says the number of strep visits across the commonwealth last week was higher than any other week in the last 5 years. Instead of a red, sore throat and fever, lots of kids are getting strep and showing symptoms of congestion, a runny nose and cough, making it harder for doctors to diagnose.

Millions of Virginia residents could get a payment of $4,000.Photo byEngin Akyurt/ Pexels. Payments worth $4,000 could come for millions of Virginia residents because residents are paying double for their daily needs, and more than 50% of the family in this state are now struggling to pay their usual household expenses.

WAYNESBORO, Va. (WVIR) - The Wildlife Center of Virginia is getting ready to welcome thousands of new patients. WCV takes in injured or orphaned wildlife from all over Virginia, and this time of year it expects to receive up to 2,000 animals. The center relies on the community to find...

There's something magical about seeing a hot air balloon sail through the air. Or maybe terrifying. Or both. Regardless, it's a pretty freaking incredible experience to see one in real life.

Fairfax County Public Schools is considering a change to its dress code that would ban pajamas and sleepwear in classrooms, as well as prohibit any clothes that "expose underwear."

Virginia police chiefs will be allowed to impose curfews during civil unrest starting in July.

LEXINGTON, Va. – The VMI baseball team will host Virginia Tech Tuesday at 6 p.m. in Gray-Minor Stadium in a non-conference game. It is the second meeting between the two teams in the last week, as VMI met the Hokies in Blacksburg on March 22. Game Links (Subject to Change) Tuesday – 6 PM – ESPN+ – Live Stats Last…

BUENA VISTA, Va. (WDBJ) - Irma Thompson is best remembered in Rockbridge County as a prominent educator and a driving force to restore the Buena Vista Colored School. Since Irma’s passing in 2019, her daughter Danta Thompson is working to finish her mom’s mission. Danta best remembers her...

There are 2 high school ⚽ games in Lexington. The Stuarts Draft High School soccer team will have a game with Rockbridge County High School on March 27, 2023, 18:00:00 CST. The Stuarts Draft High School soccer team will have a game with Rockbridge County High School on March 27, 2023, 16:30:00 CST.

Volunteers in Virginia stepping up to help tornado victims in Mississippi and Georgia. Volunteers in Virginia are stepping up to help thousands devastated by dangerous tornadoes across Mississippi and Georgia. Wildlife Center of Virginia readying for 'Baby Season'. Updated: 13 hours ago. The Wildlife Center of Virginia is getting ready...

A man wanted by authorities in Williamsburg left the state of Virginia by boat before he was found and arrested in Florida.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — Doctors and health officials across the country, including here in the DMV, are raising alarms over Candida Auris, a deadly fungus that is spreading at a concerning rate through health care systems. Dr. Jose Lucar, Infectious Disease Physician at George Washington University, said there are a number of reasons for […]

RICHMOND, Va. (CBS19 NEWS) -- Several pieces of legislation, including one sponsored by an area delegate, have now been signed into law. Governor Glenn Youngkin signed the bills to help Virginians with developmental disabilities and their families get the support and tools they need to be able to succeed on Monday.

On February 22nd, the Lone Star Rodeo came to Rockbridge County at the Virginia Horse Center. The event gathered many people in the county, including many students from RCHS. There are not very many big events that come to town, so when the Rodeo came, no one wanted to miss it. Many students enjoyed going to watch events such as barrel racing, bull riding, and roping.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — People in D.C., Maryland, and Virginia started blowing up social media Monday after they smelled something across the area, but couldn’t put their fingers on what it was. DC Fire and EMS actually tweeted about it at 12:14 p.m. after it began receiving calls from people in the District that […]

Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has changed how people with felony convictions get their civil rights restored once they serve their time, a shift from a Republican predecessor that one Democrat criticized as taking Virginia "back to 1902-era policy."

The current owner of the now-closed historic White’s Ferry says he’s “run out of options” to resume ferry service across the Potomac River, from Maryland to Virginia, and now plans to sell the operation to Montgomery County, Maryland. Established in 1786, White’s Ferry was shut down...

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. – There’s still time to get tickets for the annual Rockbridge Bull and Oyster Festival. Organizers said 800 people showed up to last year’s event. Attendees were able to get oysters and barbecue, enjoy games and bluegrass music. Organizers say this event is a...

Virginia anglers have lots to look forward to in the coming weeks. We didn’t have much of a winter, which should be good news for species like speckled trout. And it could signal an early arrival for other species. Tautog are already at the CBBT and on nearly all...

(WSET) — The average gas prices in Virginia rose nearly 9 cents in the past week, continuing a trend over the past weeks of prices heading back upward, according to GasBuddy. The average of $3.30 is just under 20 cents higher than they were a month ago. Despite rising...