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Supreme Court Signals Support for State Bans on Trans Girls in Sports
The U.S. Supreme Court weighed Idaho and West Virginia laws that bar transgender girls from sports.
Supreme Court considers cases on transgender athletes in women's sports
The Supreme Court is reviewing two cases from Idaho and West Virginia that will impact transgender athletes in women's sports.
How to watch UVA basketball vs. Louisville
How to watch Virginia’s first test against a ranked opponent.
Supreme Court hears arguments over transgender athlete bans in West Virginia and Idaho
The Supreme Court is hearing two cases involving laws from Idaho and West Virginia that ban transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports.
US supreme court considers state bans on transgender athletes in school sports
Court to hear oral arguments in two cases brought by trans students challenging laws in West Virginia and Idaho, in major LGBTQ+ rights battle
What Apple and Google’s Gemini deal means for both companies
They’re putting up a united front against AI newcomers.
Rural health transformation program jobs will be temporary, WV health department says
The staff the Department of Health intends to hire to oversee the Rural Health Transformation Program will be “temporary by design."
Supreme Court weighs state restrictions on transgender student-athletes
The conservative-majority court hears arguments on challenges to laws in West Virginia and Idaho that bar transgender students from participating in girls' or women's sports.
A conservative Supreme Court tackles the question of trans women in school sports
The first case involves an Idaho student barred by state law from trying out for the track team; the second was brought by a West Virginia middle schooler barred by state law from competing.
Volunteers needed for 2026 West Virginia Science Bowl
Faculty and staff volunteers are needed to help support the West Virginia Regional High School and Middle School Science Bowl from Feb. 6-7 in the Mountainlair.
Name Dropping | ‘Names and faces changed, but it is the same entertainment’
If it involves the Virginia Theatre, the Champaign-Urbana native Mitch Marlow is likely associated with it, too.
SCOTUS, let states do what's right: Defend women in sports
Supreme Court will hear West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox, which raise questions about Title IX and equal protection under the Constitution.
Person with measles traveled through Maryland, Virginia last week, health officials say
The Maryland Department of Health said the person traveled on trains from Jan. 7-8.
Glenn Youngkin Says JD Vance Would Be a ‘Great’ Republican Nominee in 2028
But the departing Virginia governor sidestepped questions about whether he himself planned to run for president in three years.
Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
WASHINGTON (AP) — Becky Pepper-Jackson finished third in the discus throw in West Virginia last year though she was in just her first year of high school. Now a 15-year-old sophomore, Pepper-Jackson is aware that her upcoming season could be her last.
Transgender teen athlete in a Supreme Court fight knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a 15-year-old in West Virginia who knows the upcoming sports season could be her last
Photos: The 2026 Virginia Duals
The 45th annual Virginia Duals took place at the Hampton Coliseum in Hampton, Virginia, on January 9 and 10, 2026. ©2026 The Virginian-Pilot. Visit pilotonline.com. Distributed by Tribune Content Agency, LLC.
New Science and Engineering Research Center Opens
Facility is among the most technologically advanced in Virginia
DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to federal charges
The Virginian man accused of planting two bombs in Washington, DC, five years ago pleaded not guilty Friday to federal charges of transporting and attempting to use explosives.
Supreme Court to review state bans on transgender athletes' participation in school sports
Supreme Court hears landmark cases Tuesday on transgender athlete bans in Idaho and West Virginia, with rulings that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights.
Dave Walls introduced as WDBJ7 sports director
Southwest Virginia TV veteran Dave Walls is WDBJ7’s new sports director, making his debut Thursday, January 8, 2026.
The Politics Hour: Maryland House Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk
Maryland's new Speaker of the House Joseline Peña-Melnyk talks federal job losses and the budget crisis. Plus, Virginia's longest-serving House Delegate Vivian Watts on redistricting.
Virginia health report finds no childhood cancer cluster in Scott County
The Virginia Department of Health and the Virginia Cancer Registry released a new report Wednesday morning providing an update on whether there is a childhood c
Dell admits consumers don’t care about AI PCs
Dell is now shifting it focus this year away from being ‘all about the AI PC.’
West Virginia rallies past Cincinnati for first Big 12 win
Treysen Eaglestaff’s three with just over a minute left put West Virginia back in front and capped a late rally, as the Mountaineers earn their first Big 12 win of the season.
Stanford, Virginia Tech out to build off strong starts
When Virginia Tech hosts Stanford on Wednesday at Blacksburg, Va., there will be plenty in common between the teams.
UVA Board of Visitors appoints Charlottesville resident to Health System Board
The University of Virginia Board of Visitors unanimously approved the appointment of Charlottesville resident John F. Harris to the Health System Board.
VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes
States including Virginia are responding to changes by the U.S. Department of Transportation that removed the presumption that women- or minority-owned businesses are socially and economically disadvantaged.
Former Oklahoma QB Michael Hawkins headed to West Virginia
Hawkins' brother is also expected to join him on the Sooners.
Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic welcomes family medicine specialist Dr. Nicholas Vidor
Growing up in International Falls and living and practicing in Cook for the last 11 years, he’s excited to continue working with patients in a rural community.
Flu cases surging in northern Virginia, health officials say
Get the flu shot, wash your hands and stay home if you’re sick — that’s the message coming from Virginia’s Health Department as data shows flu cases soaring in northern Virginia.
Fires damaged their Hampton Roads businesses. Here’s how they recovered.
Fires damaged or destroyed hundreds of businesses and homes across the Hampton Roads region last year. Chef and owner Eric Nelson has spent much of the past year rebuilding. “They had to take it down to basically nothing,” said Nelson, who has operated Crudo Nudo for more than eight years.
Perriello returns to politics, hoping to win the seat he once held in Congress
Democrats hoping to represent a Virginia district stretching from liberal Charlottesville to conservative Southside were preparing for what could have been an expensive and damaging primary. Now three candidates are out, and momentum is building for a man who has served in Congress before. Sandy Hausman has that story.
Business in Roanoke strip mall burns in early-morning fire
WSET ABC 13 covers news, sports and weather in the Heart of Virginia: Lynchburg, Danville and Roanoke and nearby communities including Amherst, Lexington, Cave Spring, Blacksburg, Martinsville, Farmville, North Shore, Glasgow, Altavista, Gretna, Chatham, Blairs, Bassett, Rocky Mt, Penhook, Moneta and Buena Vista
Blue Jackets, FanDuel Sports Network announce six games to be simulcast on CW Columbus, Gray Media stations
FanDuel Sports Network broadcasts to be simulcast on multiple stations in Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia
Professor Michael Lenox Named Interim Dean of UVA Darden School of Business
The University of Virginia this week announced that Michael Lenox, a renowned business professor with global expertise in innovation and business strategy, has been named to serve as Interim Dean of the UVA Darden School of Business.
Virginia business schools ramp up AI education
Virginia business schools are expanding AI programs, blending data science and business education to prepare students for data-driven careers and ethical AI use.
You can’t trust your eyes to tell you what’s real anymore, says the head of Instagram
We’re all looking for the guy who did this.
Man charged with allegedly threatening Kennedy Center president
The Justice Department charged a Virginia man on Tuesday for allegedly sending a threatening text message to presidential envoy and Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell.
The 11 best Nintendo Switch 2 games we played in 2025
A mix of Switch 2-exclusive games and original Switch titles.
Federally Qualified Health Centers in Va. sue state for low Medicaid reimbursements
FQHCs are a go-to health care source for people insured through Medicaid, and FQHCs are reimbursed through the state-federal joint program for certain expenditures.
Then & Now politics: USAID cuts at Virginia Tech, transportation museum study, Appomattox polling places, food bank funding
Virginia Tech research jobs spared despite USAID shutdown. Study about converting transportation museum to state agency still in limbo. Appomattox closes 1 voting precinct, takes no action on secon…
No. 21 Virginia opens ACC action at rival Virginia Tech
Will old acquaintances be forgot? Not when longtime adversaries Virginia Tech and No. 21 Virginia clash on New Year's Eve in Blacksburg, Va.
James Franklin is recruiting for Virginia Tech not only for football, but other sports as well 🤣
James Franklin is recruiting for Virginia Tech not only for football, but other sports as well 🤣
McLean's Longfellow Middle School Competes for 14th Consecutive Science Olympiad State Title
McLean's Longfellow Middle School’s Science Olympiad team is preparing to compete for its 14th consecutive state title.
Virginia awaits decision on $1 billion rural health grant
Outdated technology, provider shortages, long travel times to care and high rates of chronic disease are among the issues the application aims to address. To tackle those challenges, the administration proposes directing any awarded funds into four integrated initiatives it has developed.
I'm an 83-year-old yoga instructor. I'm not your typical grandma — I still work to feel fulfilled and supplement my Social Security.
Barbara Brown, 83, works as a yoga instructor at nursing homes in Richmond, Virginia. She said her work has been fulfilling, though she needs to work.
The 10 best shows to stream on Amazon Prime Video from 2025
Prime Video isn’t just for Fallout.
Hollywood cozied up to AI in 2025 and had nothing good to show for it
Hollywood bet big on generative AI slop in 2025.
Health officials confirm case of measles in Central Virginia and more headlines
Health officials confirm case of measles in Central Virginia
The best shows and movies to stream on Netflix in 2025
From the end of Stranger Things and Squid Game to the surprise hit KPop Demon Hunters.
Virginia Tech football: Several players announce 2026 return
Several Hokies announce intention to return in 2026.
The politics of the pause: 6 things to know about Trump administration’s suspension of offshore wind
The administration’s decision highlights a growing state-federal conflict over energy policy. It could also rebound by prompting more solar in rural Virginia.
The future of worldbuilding in entertainment
WEST VIRGINIA (WVNS) – New innovations in entertainment and content creation have changed the way users consume and interface with media. From games and film to music and interactive media, platforms have been leveraged to coincide with one another to paint a broader picture. Creators have said the days of standalone titles are giving way […]
ChatGPT’s yearly recap sums up your conversations with the chatbot
How many messages did you send to ChatGPT this year?
From CIA officer to Governor: Abigail Spanberger on intelligence and politics : Sources & Methods
Virginia governor-elect Abigail Spanberger will be the first woman and the first former CIA officer to lead the commonwealth.Host Mary Louise Kelly talks to Spanberger about her unconventional career path that took her from Langley to D.C. and now to Richmond, and how some of her skills from gathering intelligence come in handy in politics. Email the show at sourcesandmethods@npr.orgNPR+ supporters hear every episode without sponsor messages and unlock access to our complete archive. Sign up at plus.npr.org.
Future of federal support for Va. minority-, women-owned businesses in transportation in question
Business owners in Virginia, Illinois and Arkansas say the program has offered systemic corrections, created jobs, and built a workforce pipeline, but fear all of it is at risk with the pending federal changes.
No. 23 Virginia takes care of business at home versus Maryland
“You’re not going to play perfectly,” Odom said. “This is not a game of perfect.”
Virginia Tech sharing the ball effectively with Elon on deck
Before conference play begins next week, Virginia Tech has its sights on a fourth straight double-digit win when the Hokies welcome Elon to town Saturday in Blacksburg, Va.
Previewing Virginia basketball’s matchup versus Maryland
Virginia is set to take on Maryland Saturday evening.
Crystal City Restaurant sold to adult entertainment chain after 62 years in business
An institution in the D.C. area adult entertainment scene is changing hands to a regional chain. Crystal City Restaurant and Gentlemen's Club (422 23rd Street S.) has been sold to Paper Moon, which operates other gentlemen's clubs in Richmond, Northern Virginia and D.C. It's only the second time the family-owned business has transferred ownership in
Safey Holiday Travel Tips - Richmond City Health Department
As you and your family prepare to travel during the holiday season, Richmond and Henrico Health District (RHHD) remind you to take important steps now to keep you and your […]
Communities are rising up against data centers
Opposition against data centers came to a head in 2025.
MAGA sticks with Trump on Venezuela – for now: From the Politics Desk
Plus, Virginia's district-level results from the 2025 provide new midterm clues.
Marshall Scholar examines the intersection of books, literature and politics
Jack Wallace, UVA’s 18th recipient of the scholarship, says critical thinking and literacy are antidotes for mistrust generated by technology.
AI companies are sick of their favorite buzzword — so they’re inventing new ones
It’s the great AGI rebrand.
The best shows streaming on Apple TV in 2025
It was another great year for science fiction.
Musk’s doubts about DOGE spotlight political risks for U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans
Republican U.S. Rep. Jen Kiggans of Virginia Beach is heading into the 2026 election cycle with one of the most precarious political balancing acts in the country, as her strong support for the Department of Government Efficiency collides with new doubts about the program — and the realities of representing a district heavily reliant on federal jobs.The challenge sharpened last week when Elon Musk, the billionaire tech executive who helped architect DOGE, told GOP podcaster Katie Miller that the initiative had been only “somewhat successful” and said bluntly that he would not do it again. In the interview, Musk acknowledged the political and practical blowback from DOGE, which was launched early in President Donald Trump’s second term with the stated goal of slashing government spending and reshaping the federal workforce.
Nonprofit for disabled adults shines as Loudoun's small business of the year
This is how the work day gets started at Every Citizen Has Opportunities (ECHO), a nonprofit that links adults who have disabilities with jobs: More than half of the 200 participants head out for work in the community, others staff three businesses operating inside the large ECHO headquarters near Leesburg, Virginia. Michael Doolin has earned a paycheck there for two…
Rural Health Transformation Fund to improve state's healthcare system
Improving West Virginia's rural healthcare system, that's what $500 million is going towards, with $100 million being allocated each year through the Rural Heal
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG — The Artsbridge calendar of events for the Mid-Ohio Valley: TODAY * Anything Goes: Wild Things, all member exhibition of the West Virginia Watercolor Society, Parkersburg Art Center * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park * Christine Rhodes, multi medium artwork display, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., WesBanco, Market Street, Parkersburg * Here the Pioneers Landed, exhibit, […]
Incoming health care changes mean more overall struggles for Ohioans, advocates say
Health care advocates and researchers say the new year will be a challenging one for Ohioans with federal changes to health care coming with surety but uncertainty.
West Virginia Secretary of State warns business owners about third-party annual report solicitations
West Virginia Secretary of State Kris Warner is warning business owners about third-party solicitations that resemble official government forms but are private advertisements. He urges businesses to file directly through Business4.WV.gov and notes the 2026 Annual Report filing period runs from January 1 to June 30, 2026.
Crowd-pleasing drinks and holiday entertainment with Total Wine & More
News, weather, traffic and more from FOX 5, serving the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.
ACC football grades: Evaluating the performance of every team in the 2025 season
Grading every ACC football team, with Virginia getting an A and Florida State getting a D
Watch Varina vs. Loudoun County in Virginia Class 4 football championship: Live stream
The game begins at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame announces Class of 2026
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame has announced its Class of 2026 on Wednesday.
Inside the 2025 UVA Conference on Ethical AI in Business
The University of Virginia convened faculty, technologists, economists and even fiction writers at The Forum Hotel on the Darden School of Business Grounds to explore “minding the gap” between AI’s promise and shortcomings.
Q&A: What does the Netflix-Paramount bidding war mean for your streaming future?
Netflix and Paramount, entertainment companies known for promoting drama within the shows and movies on their platforms, are now caught up in their own theatrics. What’s it all mean? And how could the result affect how you consume your favorite movies and shows? We asked the University of Virginia’s Anthony Palomba, an assistant professor of business administration at the Darden School of Business and an expert in the media and entertainment industry, to share his insights.
Virginia City business owners face steep rent increases from state
Virginia City business owners say new state lease agreements increasing rent to 15% of gross revenue could force closures in the historic town.
Driscoll elected to Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026
Terry Driscoll, whose visionary leadership transformed William & Mary Athletics over more than two decades, has been elected to the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2026.
Entertainment and more in the Mid-Ohio Valley
PARKERSBURG – The Artsbridge weekly calendar of events and programs: TODAY * Anything Goes: Wild Things, all member exhibition of the West Virginia Watercolor Society, Parkersburg Art Center * Belpre Holiday Lights, Civitan Park * Festival of Trees Display, Blennerhassett Hotel and Spa * Shannon Hammer, naturalist photography display, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., WesBanco, […]
Missouri to face Virginia in Gator Bowl
The Missouri Tigers are set to face Virginia down in Jacksonville, Florida for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl.
New judiciary chairman Willis focused on lightening load on West Virginia business owners
CHARLESTON, W.Va – New state Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Tom Willis is preparing for his second legislative session, armed with an agenda designed to make life easier on West Virginia business owners. Personal experience with the state’s regulations and requirements is motivating him to try and make a change. “I’ve spent a lot of time
Virginia vs. Duke prediction, odds, line: 2025 ACC Championship Game picks from proven model
SportsLine's computer model reveals its Duke vs. Virginia best bets
West Virginia, Wake Forest look to make early statement
Off to a solid start, West Virginia has been looking for more consistency, particularly against the top nonconference opponents on its schedule.
What key swing voters want from their candidates: From the Politics Desk
Plus, the health care stalemate on Capitol Hill sets up a major 2026 issue.
UVA chief mental health officer: Easy ways to stay healthy, succeed during exams
Eating well and making a study plan are part of the prescription.
Second padel recreational sports complex planned in Milwaukee
Epic Padel, an Arlington, Virginia-based indoor sports complex operator, is planning its first Wisconsin location in a new industrial building on
Virginia jumps out early, beats Texas 88-69
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) Chance Mallory scored 16 points, and Virginia jumped out early and cruised past Texas 88-69 on Wednesday night in the ACC/SEC Challenge.
James Franklin explains Virginia Tech's run on Penn State commits
Penn State's recruiting has sunk to a new low since James Franklin was fired. Now at Virginia Tech, the Hokies' recruiting class is set to be their best in at least 13 years.
Inova Health Center in Woodbridge, Virginia, opens next week
Inova is expanding its health care operations in eastern Prince William County, Virginia, with a new outpatient health center near Potomac Mills.