The Charlottesville post office resolved the backlog of delayed mail over the weekend; Families in the commonwealth who are struggling are about to get some extra help; Governor Ralph Northam announces nearly $8 million in grants for flood mitigation projects; And Virginians can now visit the DMV without an appointment

Monday's virtual Charlottesville City Council meeting stretched well into the night as the mayor pushed for public answers as to why the police chief was fired, and whether the chief's race contributed to how she was perceived.

Questions about the Charlottesville police chief’s firing, a postal surge in Charlottesville, more on Virginia redistricting, and hundreds of healthcare workers suspended for refusing to be vaccinated…these stories and more coming up. This is the WMRA Daily for Tues day, October 5th …

A redistricting failure, drive thru flu shot clinics, record graduation rates, and the leader of the band is hired…these stories and more coming up. This is the WMRA Daily for Monday, October 4th …

The state’s high court keeps in place Virginia’s ban on uranium mining… JMU posts a new exhibit featuring women in space, both real and fictional… We go to the top of the Blue Ridge with a group of hawk watchers….

A new exhibit on display at James Madison University showcases both the accomplishments of actual female astronauts as well as fictional depictions of space women going back decades. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Each fall, the Rockfish Gap Hawk Watch assembles at the top of Afton Mountain to collect data on migrating birds of prey that pass overhead. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.

Community health centers and free clinics get a boost of federal COVID-19 aid… The property owners in Richmond who sued to stop the removal of the Lee statue are back in court… If you’ve got flood insurance, you may see a change in your premiums soon….

The major party candidates hold their second and final debate, and vaccine mandates were among the topics… Local legal aid groups are staffing up to help people facing eviction… Harrisonburg has a free clinic, again, and we take a tour….

The pandemic is still threatening livelihoods and access to housing. In response, legal aid societies have hired additional staff to help clients navigate the state's rent relief program. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports.