They both came of age in Danville in the 1960s. His father was a white publisher who took a stand on civil rights; her father was one of the city’s first Black reporters.

Researchers are now gathering personal stories and perspectives to add depth to the data. Written public comments will be accepted through June 27.

A 2022 report published by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia revealed that community colleges receive nearly half of the state funding per full-time equivalent (FTE) student ...

A 2022 report published by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia revealed that community colleges receive nearly ...

A 2022 report published by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia revealed that community colleges receive nearly half of the state funding per full-time equivalent (FTE) student compared ...

The Commercial Appeal quoted local and national civil rights leaders. It also covered goings-on in Danville’s Black neighborhoods.

And technically, just one white male, period. Democrats have nominated Abigail Spanberger for governor, Hashmi for lieutenant governor and Jones for attorney general. Republicans have nominated ...

A front has been stuck near us for several days, bringing rounds of showers and storms, but a stronger front will soon clear that out and set Virginia up for a hot spell.

Foreign military officers referred to the American military as “speckled,” owing to the diverse racial makeup of its troops.

Not all parts of the state have voted at the same rate. Here’s how that could shape the results in some races.

Del. Terry Austin, R-Botetourt County, beat his primary challenger. In the Roanoke Valley, Democrat Donna Littlepage will go on to face Republican Del. Joe McNamara. In a district that spans Grayson, ...

Meanwhile, the Continental Congress has put George Washington in charge of a Patriot army just days before yet another battle ...