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Election experts explain how votes are counted on election night in Virginia
Credit: Jahd Khalil Early voting is well underway in Virginia. So what happens after the polls close on Election Night? Roxy Todd reports on what actually goes on behind the scenes as election...
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Youngkin, Virginia legislators mull legislative steps in Helene recovery
As southwest Virginia begins to move from response to recovery mode in the wake of Helene, some legislators are already looking ahead to future storms and future costs. Brad Kutner spoke with some of...
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Post-Helene, misinformation spreads even as recovery continues
Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne Youngkin assesses storm damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Grayson County. (Credit: Christian Martinez / Governor’s Office Photo) State and federal...
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Virginia interfaith leaders call for peace during contentious election season
As worries of violence hang over this election season, faith leaders are calling for peace at the end of the campaign trail. Michael Pope reports.
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State watchdog offers Virginia legislators solutions for rising VMSDEP costs
Mitch Rubenstien, with the Virginia chapter of Veterans for Foreign Wars, speaks at a Senate subcommittee in support of a fix to the VMSDEP program. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) The Virginia...
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The Buzz at Black Bear Farm
Beekeeper Chuck Burden with Mountain House Apiaries tends 200 hives in the Shenandoah Valley and this one in Buckingham County. (Credit: Dominion Energy) Last week was a slow time for solar energy in...
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Cao challenges Kaine on effectiveness; what does the record show?
Credit: NPR How good is Senator Tim Kaine at getting bills passed? His Republican opponent says he’s not very effective, although the record shows several significant accomplishments. Michael Pope...
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Meet Virginia: Cary Fedei
Cary Fedei and his Scottish clock, one of a trio of clocks he purchased at an estate sale for $150. (Credit: Christine Kueter) Old furniture can provide more than a place to sit or to store papers. In...
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The “scarring of trust” continues in Virginia
Researchers are worried that the trust Virginia has in society is eroding. Michael Pope has the details. You can find the Virginia Trust Index here.
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Free speech watchdog dings Youngkin administration for campus intervention
A free speech watchdog group has once again included Virginia in its annual report of America’s Censored Classrooms. Brad Kutner has more.
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A new report shows a surprising region in Virginia has a struggling economy
The economy in one region of Virginia is facing problems. And it might not be the region you’re expecting. Michael Pope reports. Here’s a link to the Stephen Fuller Institute report.
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In Damascus, Helene destroyed over a dozen homes. Parts of Route 58 and the...
In Smyth County on Monday Oct. 7, a bulldozer is pulling river rocks from Big Laurel Creek where part of Laurel Creek Road collapsed during Helene. There are many places along roads throughout the...
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New documents: Political ad spending favors Kaine over Cao by a wide margin
Graphs of ad spending in the U. S. Senate campaign, as of Oct. 10, 2024. (Credit: Virginia Public Access Project) With the election only weeks away, television viewers are seeing a parade of political...
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Pope & Schapiro: Challenging the purge, declining college enrollment, and the...
With early voting underway, there’s a legal challenge to Virginia’s recent purge of voter registrations. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the...
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Early voting turnout favors Republicans so far
Credit: NPR Early voting has already been going on for several weeks, and the turnout is highest in congressional districts held by Republicans. Michael Pope reports.
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Helene cost farmers in Virginia at least $139 million
Glynn Bise raises cattle in Smyth County. The pasture was flooded when Helene brought heavy rains and high winds to the area on Sept 27-28. (Credit: Roxy Todd) Early estimates say Helene cost farmers...
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Lawsuit over voter rolls highlights Virginia’s troubled history with voter...
With less than a month to go until Election Day, Virginia’s governor is facing a federal lawsuit over removing alleged non-citizens from the voter rolls. Michael Pope tells us purging the voter rolls...
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“Good” fall color season predicted in Virginia, despite severe weather
A look at fall colors in Virginia Tech’s Stadium Woods Old Growth Forest. (Credit: John Seiler/Virginia Tech) Despite a rough patch of drought, and the hit the region took from Helene, Virginia is...
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Helene recovery in Southwest Virginia expected to be “built back better”
Virginia Secretary of Finance Stephen Cummings briefs legislators at the capital in Richmond. (Credit: Virginia Senate livestream) Hurricane Helene damaged about 6% of Virginia’s economy. That’s...
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What recovery after 2016 W.Va. floods can tell us about rebuilding after Helene
High waters toppled campers and homes along the New River as Tropical Storm Helene swept through Virginia. This is located along Julia Simpkins Road in Allisonia in Pulaski County, Sept. 30. (Credit:...
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Pope & Schapiro: Voter roll purge, the Presidential election, and storm recovery
The lawsuit over Virginia’s voter roll purge, and its potential fallout, are still making headlines. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week...
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Dominion Energy’s “all of the above” plan worries environmental advocates
The explosion of data centers in Virginia is creating a surge in demand for power. Michael Pope reports it’s also impacting how that power is generated.
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Virginia Attorney General sued by former election worker for malicious...
Attorney General Jason Miyares Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares is a facing malicious prosecution lawsuit following his failed bid to convict an election official of fraud. Brad Kutner has more...
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“DonBot” brings AI to this year’s political cycle in Virginia
8th District Congressman Don Beyer Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing everything from medicine to entertainment. Michael Pope reports that it’s even making a splash in Virginia politics.
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New FBI data: hate crimes are up across Virginia
This graph, compiled using the new data from the FBI, shows reported hate crimes in Virginia. That number is at its highest point in nearly two decades. The number of reported hate crimes is on the...
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A federal judge set to consider voter roll lawsuit
A federal judge in Alexandria will hear a challenge Thursday to Virginia’s effort to remove people from the voter rolls in advance of the election. Michael Pope reports.
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Virginia agribusinesses shoring up ahead of 2024 election
Regardless of who wins the 2024 presidential election, Virginia’s agribusinesses – think food, fiber and fuel – are expecting things to change. Brad Kutner looked into that uncertainty.
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Voter purge program case to be decided Friday
Credit: Jahd Khalil A federal judge is set to rule on a request to shut down Governor Glenn Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program. Michael Pope reports.
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Pope & Schapiro: Court battles, polls, and campaign visits
Court battles over Virginia election procedures are playing out. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
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Federal judge blocks voter purge program, Youngkin vows an appeal
A federal judge is ending Governor Glenn Youngkin’s purge of alleged noncitizens from the voter rolls. As Michael Pope reports, the court ruled there’s no evidence that any of the people removed are...
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Animal expert offers tips to keep pets safe on Halloween
Credit: Roxy Todd / Radio IQ With Halloween approaching, pet owners may want to take note: the holiday does pose health risks for animals. Roxy Todd spoke with an animal expert for some advice on...
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Will the Supreme Court take up Virginia’s controversial voter purge program?
Credit: NPR Justices at the United States Supreme Court are deciding whether to consider Governor Glenn Youngkin’s voter purge. Michael Pope has the latest.
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Early vote numbers show an edge for Democrats, but Republican numbers are up,...
While Election Day is next week, Virginians have been voting for weeks. Michael Pope has this look at early voting so far.
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Legal voters are being caught up in Youngkin’s controversial voter purge program
Virginia’s governor says his embattled voter purge program is just an effort to keep noncitizens off the state’s voter roll. But, as Brad Kutner found out, many legal voters have been caught in the...
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The Electoral College: How does it work, and why is it still a thing?
The Miller Center’s Professor Barbara Perry (Credit: UVA) When the presidential campaigns are finally over and the votes are counted and certified, there’s one more thing that could change the course...
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Youngkin praises SCOTUS ruling, despite potential impact of purging both...
The U.S. Supreme Court sided with Governor Glenn Youngkin Wednesday, and allowed his plan to remove potential noncitizens from Virginia’s voting rolls to resume. Brad Kutner has more. You can check...
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The role of political action committees and their ad spending
Credit: NPR The airwaves are being flooded with political ads, but many of them are not from the candidates or their campaigns. Michael Pope tells us about outside spending from political action...
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Virginia court records indicate cases of non-citizens voting are extremely rare
(Credit: Mallory Noe-Payne) As the 2024 presidential election nears, fears of voter fraud and voting by noncitizens have dominated national dialogue. Here in Virginia, Brad Kutner found proof of such...
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How secure are ballot drop boxes in Virginia?
A ballot drop box sits out front of the Powhatan County’s Registrar’s office. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Across Virginia, voters are putting their ballots in drop boxes. Michael Pope has this...
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Researcher says you need not fear Virginia’s state bat
A Virginia big-eared bat (Corynorhinus townsendii virginianus) female in the early spring photographed during a cave survey. (Credit: Larisa Bishop-Boros / Wikimedia) It’s Halloween, which means it’s...
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Pope & Schapiro: Voter roll purges, polling averages and Congressional races...
We’re in the final days of the 2024 campaign. Jeff Schapiro, political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and Michael Pope recap the week in politics and state government.
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Meet Virginia: Marian Fuller
Marian Fuller on board her Albemarle County school bus. (Credit: Christine Kueter) Driving a school bus is tough work—early mornings, tight schedules, navigating the roads as well as the ups and downs...
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The law at the center of Virginia’s voter purge was signed by a Democrat...
The law requiring Virginia’s Department of Motor Vehicles to produce a list of suspected noncitizens to strike from the roll of eligible voters was signed by then Governor Tim Kaine almost 20 years...
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Political analyst says Trump’s visit to Va. may be aimed to boost Republican...
Former President Donald Trump is headed to Virginia Saturdayfor a rally in Salem, three days before the election. Roxy Todd spoke with political analyst Karen Hult, who says Trump is likely hoping the...
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The late campaign spree of political ads will soon come to an end
Credit: NPR If you’ve been anywhere near a television recently, you’ve probably seen a flood of political ads. Michael Pope details the spending spree.
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Feelings of anxiety and hope among Roanoke voters
The Deyerle precinct in Roanoke saw a brisk business on Election Day 2024. (Credit: David Seidel) More than two-thirds of registered voters in Virginia have waited until Election Day to cast their...
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Vindman claims victory in Virginia’s 7th Congressional district
Democrat Eugene Vindman at his watch party in Fredericksburg. (Credit: Brad Kutner / Radio IQ) Democrat Eugene Vindman declared victory in Virginia’s 7th District congressional race Tuesday night....
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Pope & Schapiro: Breaking down the 2024 election results
Virginians have made their voices heard in the 2024 election. Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro – political columnist at the Richmond Times-Dispatch – break down the results from across the Commonwealth.
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After Trump win on economy, Virginia legislators mull tax relief
Virginia House Speaker Don Scott speaks with reporters the day after Donald Trump won reelection. (Credit: Brad Kutner) Republican candidates may not have won Tuesday’s statewide races in Virginia....
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TEDx behind bars: prisoners share their stories
Green Rock inmate Armando Sosa shares details of a troubled childhood and his educational efforts in prison. (Credit: Delia Cohen/Proximity for Justice) Forty years ago, an American designer and two...
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