Paying off tax debt can be difficult for people who are having a hard time making ends meet. And when state tax officials hire private debt collectors the methods get controversial.

Michael Pope reports. 

The 1976 election that put Jimmy Carter in the White House was one in which Virginia was an outlier.

As Michael Pope reports, Virginia was the only southern state to not go Carter’s way.

Dry January is the idea that you take a break from drinking alcohol for a month.

Brad Kutner spoke with researchers who say it’s a good idea, even if you stop for just one month. 

A team of engineers and veterinarians are developing a device that can destroy brain cancer tumors in dogs.

Eventually, they hope to adapt the technology to use the method to help humans too, as Roxy Todd reports.

As 2024 ticks away, many in Richmond and Washington are looking ahead to 2025 political battles.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Over the last year, Christine Kueter has crisscrossed Virginia, introducing us to some of the more than eight million people who call the Commonwealth home.

In this final part of the series, we meet Lottie Smith Payne and the tiny town she’s always called home.

The presidential transition in Washington, along with a surprising presidential pardon, have dominated the headlines.

Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.

Long before COVID-19 hit, Virginia was talking about a nursing shortage. 

The pandemic made it worse, but programs around the state are making progress in drawing new people to the field and keeping those who are already in practice. 

Sandy Hausman has details.

Members of the General Assembly are about to consider legislation aimed at reducing the number of children who are shackled while appearing in court.

Michael Pope has more.