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Two energy storage projects proposed for Southern Virginia would help augment the area’s power capacity, diversify the region’s tax base and boost the regional economy, industry representatives say.

After years of discussions, one of the biggest capital projects in Frederick County's history was approved Wednesday night by the Board of Supervisors.

The United States, including the Commonwealth of Virginia, has a demographic problem.

Whoever wins the 2024 presidential election, Virginia’s agribusinesses—food, fiber and fuel produced in the Commonwealth— are expecting things to change.

North Carolina's foreign-born population surged 32% over the last decade, census data show.

Prospective commercial and residential developments will be among the topics discussed at two upcoming all-day retreats for Isle of Wight County officials.

Young people drove population growth in large cities for decades but have bolted for small towns since 2020 even though COVID-19 has eased.

Some have predicted that Appalachia could be a "climate haven" for those who want to escape hurricanes.

It’s the premise of millions of movies and songs: A young person flees their stifling small town for the bright lights of the big city. Well, now, the opposite is happening.

It’s that time of year when we start looking for signs of what’s to come. For some, it’s “just how big are the black marks on those wooly worms anyway?” For others, it’s “what does this tell us about the election?”