Virginia On Demand

The top stories for October 15, 2026, including the introduction of Richard Linton as Virginia Tech's 17th President, there are more options for Sunday voting this year, remembering Roanoke Tribune publisher Claudia Whitworth, and Brad Kutner explains a Virginia law that allows a minor to access abortion services without parental consent.

The top stories for October 14, 2026, including that Kansas State University President Richard Linton reportedly will become next president of Virginia Tech, Virginia college students take advantage of same-day voter registration, and a conference this week at UVA's Miller Center for Public Affairs looks at why Congress has a hard time getting things done.

The top stories for October 13, 2026, including Gov. Spanberger blaming the Trump administration for the end of state Medicaid coverage for transgender youth, the Virginia medical examiner's continued efforts to identify remains of eight people lost in Hurricane Camille 57 years ago, voter registrations in Virginia have slowed down since April, and Mason Adams talks with Barbara Kingsolver about Partita, her new novel.

The top stories for October 12, 2026, including Richmond ending its contract with Flock cameras, what role will the price of gas play in election results, area food banks, including one in Roanoke, adopting new models amid the latest data on food insecurity, and we'll learn more about plans for a power plant in Amherst County.

The top stories for October 9, 2026, including the potential impacts of Isaias in Virginia, Senator Mark Warner weighs in on election security threats, the closure of two childcare centers in Floyd County highlight a problem in rural areas, and students at a music program in Floyd are compiling a songbook in their hometown.

The top stories for October 8, 2026, including a look at how the data center debate is shaping Virginia elections, the Department of Forestry nears completion of its urban forest and tree canopy plan, and highlights from the Blue Ridge Bigfoot Festival, recently held in Wintergreen.

The top stories for October 7, 2026, including Republicans' call for a special session to eliminate the gas tax, a NextEra vice president testifies before lawmakers, actors with Down Syndrome perform Shakespeare before an audience in Blacksburg, and an author is promoting ecotherapy through her writing, and a natural playground near Crozet.

The top stories for October 6, 2026, including the settlement of a lawsuit involving inmates at the Red Onion Prison in Southwest Virginia, Gov. Spanberger's energy plan takes into account the "social cost" of carbon emissions, what is Halloween costing Virginia farmers this year?, and a profile of the 9th Congressional District race.

The top stories for October 5, 2026, including a look at how the the cost of living is motivating voters in the Commonwealth, complaints of noise and pollution have led to local incentives to buy electric leaf blowers, and Blacksburg is recruiting Virginia Tech students to serve as volunteer fire fighters.

The top stories for October 2, 2026, including what October changes to Medicaid mean to the region, a bill revisited in the General Assembly would address 'pop-up' gatherings, reporter Brad Kutner visits the State Fair of Virginia, and the latest on data centers in the Friday chat with analyst Jeff Schapiro and reporter Michael Pope.