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The region implemented voluntary water conservation measures July 1st. Residents are being asked to reduce their water use, particularly the watering of lawns.

As drought continues, Richmond area implements voluntary water conservation measures With Central and Southside Virginia experiencing extreme drought, according to the U. S. Drought Monitor, public water customers in the Richmond area are being asked to conserve.

Virginia’s lawmakers were back for one last meeting Monday as they wrapped up the long overdue state budget. The last few votes Monday approved Governor Abigail Spanberger’s handful of amendments.

Virginia legislators approve Spanberger’s amendments, completing 2026 budget work Approved changes include expanding bill refunds to customers of electric co-ops, not just Dominion and Appalachian Power.More controversial amendments included delaying the start date for new firearm open carry laws.

The federal government is requesting information from companies interested in mining within a 2,700-square-mile area, larger than Delaware. The proposed site flanks Virginia’s Eastern Shore, stretching from 3 to 63 miles off the coast.

Federal government weighs seabed mineral mining off Virginia coast Environmental groups worry that pulling up swaths of the seafloor could harm marine life and contribute to erosion.

The 611 is running again. Two weeks in Staunton earlier this month, and this week and next, it'll run from Louisa.

The "Queen of Steam" 611 locomotive rides again The N&W Class J 611 locomotive – famously known as "The Queen of Steam" — is hitting the tracks again, for excursions from Louisa this weekend and next.