Shaban Athuman
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VPM News
Mountain Lake and Lake Drummond were created in very different ways.
Christopher Tyree
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Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism
Shaban Athuman
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VPM News
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Courtesy/VADOCThe prison is facing claims of deteriorating conditions, including prolonged lockdowns.
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Parker Michels-Boyce/For The New York TimesAs President Trump pledges to revive ‘beautiful’ coal, Virginia’s coal counties have largely moved on to new ventures. But who stands to benefit?
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Screen capture/VPM News Focal PointUpdated: The cuts affect more than 150 people serving in the commonwealth.
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Jaclyn Diaz/NPR/NPR first reported on the case of Charles Givens, a disabled inmate at Marion Correctional Treatment Center, in 2023.
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Courtesy/VADOCThe men allege that the document includes false claims about the prison’s mental health care.
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Chesterfield County/Helicopter ambulance serves 33 counties in the commonwealth.
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Courtesy/VADOCState to prioritize investigation of reported self-immolations over death.
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Courtesy/VADOCAndrea Sapone’s recently created oversight office is still hiring staff.
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Hulton Archive/Getty Images/Hulton ArchiveThe poet and activist was a leading figure of the Black Arts Movement. Giovanni was working on her upcoming book of poetry, set to publish in the fall.
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Earlier this year, Giovanni spoke with NPR's Rachel Martin about her legacy. -
The state Department of Corrections director has disputed allegations of abuse.
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Thousands of children are stuck on waitlists.
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Multiple attempts to throw out the challenge failed over the summer.
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UVA Health plans to launch new groups in August and September.
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The region will add 15 entry-level positions over three years.
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The felony criminal charges are highly uncommon in the commonwealth.
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Republican VP candidate appears in Southwest Virginia a day after Biden withdraws from race
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The program is designed for renters or people with lots of tree cover and no rooftop panels.
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Residents are concerned after the pipeline's second testing-related rupture in about a month.
