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McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats
The party at the top has changed – the Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General will all be Democrats after a clean sweep on election day – but Republican delegate Joe McNamara will ret...
Gene Marrano Nov 05, 2025

Election 2025: How the Roanoke Valley voted
Voters across the Roanoke Valley cast their ballots Tuesday, revealing a distinct political divide between the city of Roanoke and its surrounding counties. While Roanoke City provided strong support ...
Ian Price Nov 04, 2025

Abigail Spanberger projected to win Virginia governor’s race
Democrat Abigail Spanberger is projected to win the Virginia governor’s race, a historic victory that will make her the first woman to lead the commonwealth. Both ABC News and The Associated Pre...
Ian Price Nov 04, 2025

Carilion now raising funds for an advanced therapy at new cancer center under construction
Cancer Center renderingAfter reaching its 100 million dollar goal to fund the Carilion Taubman Cancer Center now under construction, the regional health care system is already almost halfway through a...
Gene Marrano Nov 04, 2025
2025 Virginia Election Results
Having trouble? Open the AP results in a new tab: apnews.com/projects/election-results-2025/virginia/The post 2025 Virginia Election Results first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.
Ian Price Nov 04, 2025

Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police
UVa officials say an initial sweep has produced “no evidence” of a gunman on Grounds at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, after initial reports of an “active attacker wi...
Gene Marrano Nov 03, 2025

AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy
Jason MiyaresVirginia’s current Attorney General is pushing back on reports that his office embellished numbers regarding the dangers of early release inmates. More from WFIR’s Clark Palme...
Clark Palmer Nov 03, 2025

Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown
As the federal government shutdown enters its 33rd day, SNAP benefits have come to an abrupt halt — and while short-term funding will keep Virginia’s Emergency Food Assistance Program runn...
Web Staff Nov 03, 2025

40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win”
Voters will soon learn the results of election races across the Commonwealth, including Delegate District 40 where one candidate says they’re putting political parties aside, declaring that &ldq...
Web Staff Oct 31, 2025

Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate
Maynard KellerDemocrat Sam Rasoul has represented the 38th District in Virginia’s House of Delegates since 2014. He hasn’t always had a Republican challenger at election time, but he does ...
Gene Marrano Oct 30, 2025
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