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The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on the Indian Child Welfare Act allows potential Indigenous adoptees priority over non-Indigenous adoptees when dealing with children who are part of a recognized tribe. (Image: Paul Brady, Shutterstock)

Supreme Court ruling affects Indigenous adoption in Virginia

Seven of Virginia’s 11 state-recognized tribes are also federally recognized, making them subject to the Indian Child Welfare Act.

Out of the Box Album of the Week--Eliza Gilkyson--Home

Eliza Gilkyson is an artist who believes a song can change the world. Her new album “Home” is a stirring collection of them celebrating that familial setting.

Out of the Box Album of the Week--Eliza Gilkyson--Home

Eliza Gilkyson is an artist who believes a song can change the world. Her new album “Home” is a stirring collection of them celebrating that familial setting.

Out of the Box Album of the Week--Eliza Gilkyson--Home

Eliza Gilkyson is an artist who believes a song can change the world. Her new album “Home” is a stirring collection of them celebrating that familial setting.

Out of the Box Album of the Week--Eliza Gilkyson--Home

Eliza Gilkyson is an artist who believes a song can change the world. Her new album “Home” is a stirring collection of them celebrating that familial setting.

One of the high-traffic stretches of the Colonial Parkway has several spots where potholes have been temporarily patched and concrete slabs are sinking. (Photo by Ryan Murphy)

The Colonial Parkway is getting a $123 million overhaul

The parkway that links Jamestown and Yorktown hasn’t had a major repair since it opened in 1957.

Virginia gets $1B to expand broadband

Virginia received the sixth-largest award of the $42.5 billion being distributed through the federal Broadband, Equity, Accessibility and Deployment, or BEAD, grant program.

Supreme Court to hear Virginia veteran’s case

At issue is how benefits are calculated.

Drag queen Michelle Michaels stands in the street outside of The Herritage Tap Room and Bottle Shop in Kinston, N.C., in June 2021, before hosting a drag brunch event. (Image: Madeline Gray / WUNC)

New North Carolina bill could restrict public drag performances

The restrictions were added to another North Carolina bill dealing with obscenity crimes.

A Supreme Court ruling ending affirmative action applies to private and public colleges, like Old Dominion University. (Image: Courtesy of Old Dominion University)

Virginia universities are evaluating admissions policies following affirmative action ruling

The Supreme Court ruled against race-conscious admission policies, which may change Virginia schools' policies, but not commitment, school officials said.

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