Renewable energy developers planned dozens of projects on property owned by The Nature Conservancy. Then President Donald Trump signed H.R. 1, upending an unprecedented effort to revitalize Appalachia.
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Alliance’s presence is expected to grow in Hampton Roads despite Republican criticism over allies' military spending
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Hundreds of Flock Safety cameras capturing images of motorists across Virginia weren’t supposed to be used for immigration enforcement. But they were.
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A special education advisory committee wants Beach Schools to stop a controversial practice typically used on children with special needs
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St. Paul – a hamlet of 830 people in coal country - remade itself into a bustling spot for ecotourism and off-road trails
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The Nature Conservancy is halfway through its ambitious 10-year plan to preserve 253,000 acres and boost local economies across three Appalachian states. Backed by a loan from Virginia and private investors, it’s faced challenges and critics. The experiment could be the future of large-scale conservation – or not.
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During the first three months of President Donald Trump’s administration, exports took their biggest first-quarter dip in at least a decade, while imports rose in anticipation of tariffs. Virginia’s trade deficit grew by about $2 billion.
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After decades when few law enforcement officers in Virginia lost the right to serve in sworn positions, recent reforms have brought dramatic increases in decertifications
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The treatment of a fourth grader in a special education classroom prompts administrators to question tactics, policies following VCIJ at WHRO investigation
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Expansion of an eviction diversion program aimed at offering tenants with temporary financial setbacks new payment options
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VCIJ at WHRO's searchable database of vaccination rates for public and private elementary schools in Virginia at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
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Virginia health officials are concerned about the return of measles. An analysis of health data by VCIJ at WHRO found nearly half of the state’s kindergartens fall short of a key vaccination measure.
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It's unclear exactly what caused 11-year-old Josh Sikes to die last November. But his final moments in a Virginia Beach classroom have led to investigations and renewed questioning over techniques used by Southeastern Cooperative Educational Programs.
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