Author: By Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor

WASHINGTON — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Friday that public health officials have linked the ongoing outbreak of cyclosporiasis in five states to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants. The fast food chain wrote in a statement that it plans to remove the “potentially impacted lettuce”

Abigail Spanberger took the oath of office on the steps of Virginia’s state Capitol six months ago Friday, becoming the state’s first woman elected governor after winning by the largest margin for a Democratic gubernatorial candidate in more than six decades.  She entered office promising to lower costs through her

A Southwest Virginia circuit court will consider whether a sitting governor’s decision to remove a college governing board member was legal, a rare type of case in the commonwealth. In June, John Rocovich, one of the longest-serving governing board members in Virginia Tech’s history, filed a civil lawsuit in Montgomery

A parasite that causes intestinal trouble like diarrhea, cramps and bloating is spreading nationwide this summer, but Virginia’s Department of Health said this week there is no evidence to suggest an outbreak in the state. There were 37 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis as of July 4, officials said. Cyclospora, the

The tiniest menace of summer doesn’t care if you’re hiking through the woods, walking the dog or pulling weeds in your backyard. It just wants a ride and a meal. As ticks spread into new parts of the country and emergency room visits for tick bites climb higher than usual,

• “Crime down across Virginia in 2025, per new VSP report.” — WAVY • “Justice Dept. taps veteran lawyer to lead Virginia federal prosecutor’s office.” — The Washington Post  • “Virginia Department of Social Services office evacuated after staff receive threats.” — WRIC • “New study aims to map dangerous

Dominion Energy on Wednesday submitted their official arguments to the State Corporation Commission to allow the utility to merge with the Florida-based NextEra. The utilities plan to combine, creating an East Coast energy titan.  The all-stock deal is valued at about $67 billion; NextEra shareholders will own 74.5% of shares

• “Will a new Virginia law boost energy storage?” — WHRO • “Virginia SNAP enrollment drops 100K as federal cuts strain food pantries.” — WSLS • “Virginia Sales Tax Holiday Weekend.” — WAVY • “No evidence of gunshots fired after reported armed person at Virginia Military Institute.” — WSET •

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump directed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to resume traffic stops Wednesday, reversing a one-day pause on the policy after officers killed two immigrants who were in their vehicles in Texas and Maine. In a post to social media, Trump called the practice of federal immigration