Virginia On Demand

The top stories for July 23, 2026, including a possible special legislative session to deal with the planned Dominion-Next Era Energy merger, a free clinic in Southwest Virginia prepares for large numbers of people losing Medicaid, and a play that highlights lesser-known women in the Civil Rights Movement gets two encore performances this summer.

The top stories for July 22, 2026, including Virginia lawmakers getting support in court for an ICE cooperation law, the state population is growing- albeit at a slower pace, an Albemarle County vineyard is known for its sunflowers, and a look at efforts to save a rare plant along the West Virginia line.

The top stories for July 21, 2026, including Monday's rally in Richmond opposing the potential Dominion-Next Era merger, Virginia's tree canopy committee seeks a way to move forward, and a remembrance of Roanoke sci-fi author Rod Belcher, who passed away earlier this month.

The top stories for July 20, 2026, including a look at ties between what people are paying for a mortgage and voting rights, Congressman James Walkinshaw's bill now before the Senate tracks chemical ingredients that are a precursor to fentanyl, and fees for Virginia hunting licenses could be going up for the first time in more than a decade.

The top stories for July 17, 2026, including Gov. Spanberger calling now for voluntary water conservation practices in a visit to Smith Mountain Lake, Arlington's top prosecutor is questioned behind closed doors, and Michael Pope and analyst Jeff Schapiro talk about a new VCU poll in their Friday conversation.

The top stories for July 16, 2026, including drought concerns affecting large parts of the area, a new way of approaching the invasive spotted lanternfly, and retirement from UVA is not slowing down jazz trumpeter John D'Earth, with a weekend performance, new album, and documentary.

The top stories for July 15, 2026, including the State Corporation Commission's hearing on electric rates with the expansion of data centers, previewing a constitutional amendment that lifts a Virginia ban on same-sex marriage, more than two-thousand mountain bikers compete in Roanoke, and amid a tough job market, some UVA grads are operating a burger grill trailer.

The top stories for July 14, 2026, including a deeper dive into Virginia's legal fight over gun laws, research shows tobacco smoking is making somewhat a comeback among Gen Zers, and the Roanoke Valley hosts Mountain Bike National Championships.

The top stories for July 13, 2026, including what's behind another Virginia prosecutor being brought before Congress, scientists at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation look at ways of reducing fish kills in extreme heat, and Churchill Downs looks to add two more gaming emporiums.

The top stories for July 10, 2026, there are growing calls to conserve water throughout Virginia amid an ongoing drought, Sen. Tim Kaine visits a former high school in Farmville that's now a museum dedicated to civil rights, and there's growing opposition to data centers in Virginia - Michael Pope and analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss in their Friday conversation.