Posts Tagged VPAP
Va. News: Sea level rise, free tuition at Ferrum College
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2023
New research shows Norfolk remains at the top of the list of East Coast cities facing the fastest rate of sea level rise. And Ferrum College in Franklin County will begin offering free tuition to qualifying students this fall.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Spotsylvania County school libraries, gun safe legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 3, 2023
A Virginia school superintendent’s mention of eliminating libraries to save money is getting some negative reviews, but a gun safety law passed by the General Assembly this year seems to be popular across the board.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Same-day registration voting numbers, Charlottesville archeological dig
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 13, 2023
Same-day registration and voting – used in Virginia for the first time last November – proved to be especially popular among college students. And, an archeological dig in downtown Charlottesville is producing artifacts by the hundreds.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Lacks commemoration, Loudon County honors Union hero
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 27, 2023
A Black woman from Roanoke who died 70 years ago will be officially commemorated for her importance to medical research. And Loudon County is honoring the first Black man to fire a shot for the Union in the Civil War. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: THC edibles, “Beach Week” warning
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 13, 2023
Virginia high school seniors are being warned to behave themselves if they plan to celebrate graduation on North Carolina’s Outer Banks this year. And alarming numbers of children in Virginia are getting sick after consuming THC edibles. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Green Book markers, Rocket Lab’s Wallops Island launch
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 30, 2023
The latest private company to venture into space has launched a rocket from Virginia’s Wallops Island for the first time. And the Commonwealth is considering a new series of roadside historical markers to commemorate the iconic Green Book.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Rare Virginia postage stamp, rural hospitals in trouble
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 16, 2023
Hospitals in rural Virginia are facing an uncertain financial future. And, a 10-cent postage stamp made in Virginia is expected to sell for quite a bit more than that at auction in New York.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Llama-at-large, Warm Springs bathhouse finally reopens
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 26, 2022
The historic bathhouse at Warm Springs is finally open again after more than a year of renovation work. And, a llama-at-large in Fairfax County provided quite a challenge for police before they finally got her back home.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. news link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Northern Neck Ginger Ale, exotic animal laws
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 19, 2022
A Virginia-made soft drink that achieved icon status among its followers has now been out of production for more than two years, but its fans are still working to bring it back. And, recent issues involving exotic animals have one Virginia county looking to change its pet ownership laws.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. news link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Bay ship accident investigation, bypassed candidates
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 12, 2022
The Coast Guard says the pilot of a ship that ran aground in the Chesapeake Bay was distracted by his phone just before the accident. And, thousands of Virginians by-passed the candidates on the ballots in the recent mid-term elections – writing in alternative choices, human and otherwise.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. news link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Newport News food forest, Prince Edward County seal
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 5, 2022
Prince Edward County has revised its official seal to recognize a landmark event in its history. And, a neighborhood in Newport News will soon have a food forest open to the entire community.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. news link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: School community complaints, Tribes reacquire land
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 28, 2022
Two of Virginia’s indigenous tribes are working to reacquire and preserve more than a thousand acres of their ancestral lands with the help of grant money from the state. And, one of the few U.S. school systems with an ombudsman’s office says community complaints were up in the most recent school year.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. news link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Va. News: DC Metro expansion, marijuana driving survey
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on November 7, 2022
A new survey suggests Virginians may not fully recognize the risks of driving under the influence of marijuana. And, northern Virginia is finally getting its long-awaited extension of the DC Metro.
Those have been among the most read stories during the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Va. News: VCU craft beer delay, volunteer acorn collectors
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 31, 2022
Volunteer acorn collectors are playing a major role in supporting Virginia’s forests. And, VCU has decided to delay distribution of a craft beer carrying the school’s logo.
Those have been among the most read stories during the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.Va. News: A missing squash, Chesterfield County marijuana dispensary
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 17, 2022
Chesterfield County says federal law blocks it from approving a marijuana dispensary even though Virginia law allows it. And, a reward is being offered for the return of a giant squash that went missing after winning a Blue Ribbon at the Virginia State Fair.
Those have been among the most read stories during the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Potomac River bridge dispute and alcohol at a busy, Virginia mall
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on October 10, 2022
People opposed to the demolition of a Potomac River bridge have taken the issue to federal court. And, one of Virginia’s busiest malls wants to add alcohol to its list of attractions.
Those have been among the most read stories during the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Self-defense kits, nuclear facility robotic dogs
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on September 5, 2022
Self-defense kits are being offered to transgender people in Richmond who don’t feel safe on the street. And engineers have reinvented the dog to make nuclear power plants safer.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Stafford County outdoor event fallout, a Centerville cold case
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 15, 2022
Police are hoping the public will provide more than just information to help solve a Centerville cold case from the 90’s. And, Stafford County school division leaders are apologizing for holding an outdoor event in weather that left many people struggling in the heat.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Charlottesville plastic bag tax, Virginia Beach police encrypt communications
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on August 8, 2022
Virginia Beach police will no longer allow the public to listen in on radio communications. And, Charlottesville has joined the effort to reduce plastic bag pollution with a targeted tax.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Southwest Virginia childcare, estate auction
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 25, 2022
A new program in southwest Virginia will test ways to make childcare more available for working families. And, you’ll soon have a chance to bid at auction on an estate once owned by George Washington’s cousin, but it won’t come cheap. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Fredericksburg bag tax, cell phones in the classroom
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 11, 2022
Mobile phones can be distractions for students in the classroom. But one local school board in Virginia believes it has the solution to that problem. And, Fredericksburg’s plastic bag tax is bringing in more revenue than the city expected or wanted.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with VPAP.
Va. News: Rental bidding wars, VDOT snow struggles
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 4, 2022
Virginia doesn’t have enough contractors to handle snow removal this winter. And, in the current housing market people are finding themselves in bidding wars for rental properties.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: LEGO to Chesterfield County and Virginia’s red flag law
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 20, 2022
Virginia’s red flag law has been used hundreds of times in the past two years, but not everyone is happy about it. And, Chesterfield County will soon be the only place in the U.S. where LEGOs are made.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Va. News: Community college housing, wrongfully imprisoned compensation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 13, 2022
A bill championed in the General Assembly by the UVA Innocence Project would increase compensation paid to people wrongly imprisoned by the state. And, a Virginia community college will be the first in the Commonwealth to provide housing for students.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: New whale technology, fire ants in Virginia
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 6, 2022
Fire ants are thriving in Virginia and it seems they’re here to stay. And, new technology is being used to protect whales from lethal collisions with ships.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Va. News: Alexandria chemicals lawsuit, declining wood turtle population
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 30, 2022
Virginia’s wood turtle population is still declining despite efforts to preserve the species. And the city of Alexandria is facing a lawsuit over accusations that it dumps toxic chemicals into the Potomac River.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Tech competition prize, 540 area code calls
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on May 9, 2022
If your area code is 540 get ready to do some additional tapping on the keypad when you make a phone call. And some creative Virginia high school students went to New York and came back with a six-figure cash prize from a national tech competition.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Helping students recovering from substance abuse, grading police officers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 25, 2022
A new high school in Chesterfield County is specifically designed to support students recovering from substance abuse. And people in Warrenton, Virginia now have the opportunity to grade local police officers.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Mystery Busch Gardens project, Civil War battlefield preserved for now
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 18, 2022
Something new – and big – is in the works at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg. And a significant Civil War battlefield will not become a new housing development, at least not now. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Va. News: Rappahannock Tribe land returned, browse and drink extension
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 10, 2022
The option to browse and drink in Virginia will continue for at least another two years. And some of the ancestral land taken from the Rappahannock Tribe centuries ago is being returned. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Va. News: Cemetery mystery, middle school recess
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 4, 2022
Researchers are hoping the public can help them figure out who’s buried in a cemetery at the Booker T. Washington National Monument. And the long wait for recess may soon be over for middle school students in Fairfax County.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross with the Virginia Public Access Project.
Va. News: High-tech vegetable farm, school preservation efforts
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 14, 2022
Efforts are underway to preserve a school built to educate Black children a century ago. And a high-tech vegetable farm will be producing its first crop near Danville later this year. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Foster bear moms, decertified police officers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 28, 2022
Almost four dozen police officers have been decertified in Virginia since a new law took effect last year. And wildlife officers are having success finding foster moms for orphaned bear cubs.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
Va. News: Pandemic relief water park, Albemarle County rowing team
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 21, 2022
A Virginia town will have a water park thanks to pandemic relief money. And some Albemarle County teens are trying to make winter a little easier for elderly residents. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Courts helping veterans, keeping cars safe
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 14, 2022
Virginia Beach police are putting some extra effort into helping people keep their parked cars safe. And several city and county courts in Virginia are now providing specialized assistance for veterans facing criminal charges.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Norfolk flooding app, Danville U.S. Civil Rights Trail stop
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 4, 2022
The U.S. Civil Rights Trail will now feature a third stop in Virginia with the addition of a site in Danville. And a new app will help drivers in Norfolk avoid flooded streets. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Black poets archive, school lunches shortage
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2022
Virginia will soon be home to a new digital archive dedicated to the work of Black poets. And supply chain issues are causing serious shortages for school lunch programs. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols and Edie Gross.
Va. News: Lawn parking and school resource officers
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 17, 2021
Prince William County is redefining the role of School Resource Officers. And lawn parking will be curtailed in Hampton next year. Check out the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.
Va. News: HBCU funding and big donations
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 10, 2021
Higher education funding was a dominant topic over the past week. Check out the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.
Va. News: Permanent open alcohol zones, Norfolk litter data gathering
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 3, 2021
Data science is about to be brought in to fight littering in Norfolk. And it’s getting easier in Virginia to have a drink while you browse in your favorite shop.Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link. More now from Fred Echols.
VA News: Flooding Could Impact Child Asthma in Portsmouth, Fort Lee Barbers Go On Strike
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 12, 2021
Two Virginia researchers say they’ve found evidence that associates frequent flooding with a higher incidence of asthma. And barbers at Fort Lee have walked off the job claiming their pay has been reduced. Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VA News link.
More now from Fred Echols.
VA News: 3D House Printing in Richmond, New Rules limit keeping Reptiles as Pets
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on July 5, 2021
Virginia has taken steps to help wild reptiles and amphibians remain wild in the state. And a new way of making housing more affordable is getting a trial run in Richmond.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VA News link.
More now from Fred Echols.
Va. News: New Police Decertifying Laws, Green Book Research
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 27, 2021
New laws in Virginia have expanded the grounds for decertifying police officers.
And, Virginia places included in the historic Green Book that guided minority travelers in the mid-20th Century are being remembered thanks to new research. More now from Fred Echols.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
Va. News: Two Virginia Students Make History
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 4, 2021
A pair of students – one at the University of Virginia, the other at Virginia Military Institute – have made history at their schools this spring. More from Fred Echols.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VA News link.


Va. News: Virginia Beach Controversy, Civic Engagement Legislation
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on February 7, 2021
Virginia is about to enact a law that will make it easier for students to publicly engage in politics thanks to Republicans and Democrats working together. And a reminder in Virginia Beach that Americans have the right to be crude.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VA News link. More now from Fred Echols.
Va. News: VCU Professor’s Overdose Awareness Efforts, National Guard Music Teacher
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on January 24, 2021
A VCU professor has come up with an idea he hopes will be a lifesaver for people who overdose on opioids. And a Virginia public school music teacher has been there for his students even while deployed to D.C. with the National Guard.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link.
More now from Fred Echols.
Va. News: Christmas Joy to People and Pets
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on December 27, 2020
Christmas can bring joy to dogs as well as people and two of the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s Va. News link prove the point. More now from Fred Echols.
Va. News: Apologies after Black Pastor’s arrest, Some School Districts seek to re-open on their own
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on June 22, 2020

Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
A Virginia sheriff has apologized for the arrest of a black pastor who says he was defending himself when he pulled a handgun on four white men. And counties with low numbers of COVID-19 cases want to open their schools without following statewide guidelines. Fred Echols reports.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VA News link.
Va. News: Virus Prompts Many to visit Appalachian Trail, Parade for Augusta County Youth
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on March 30, 2020

Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
People who live near the Appalachian Trail are finding it’s not necessarily a place where you can still maintain social distancing. And elementary school teachers and students in Augusta County have seen each other one last time although they won’t be together again this school year. Fred Echols reports.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VA News link.
Va. News: Norfolk offers Teacher Stipend at ‘troubled schools’, Historic Marker recognizes dark past
Posted by Nick Gilmore in Virginia's News on April 15, 2019

Credit: Virginia Public Access Project
For the first time, Virginia is acknowledging a dark aspect of its history with a roadside marker. And Norfolk has a plan to encourage teachers to stay in troubled schools. More now from Fred Echols.
Those have been among the most read stories over the past week at the Virginia Public Access Project’s VA News link.