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Botetourt County Public Schools reinstated random student drug testing
A previously paused policy is back in Botetourt—here’s what it means for students signing up for extracurriculars and parking permits.
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Virginia lawmaker backs bill to extend collective bargaining to civil servants
A state lawmaker will again make a push to expand collective bargaining rights for public-sector employees as a new report highlights the urgency of doing so in Virginia.
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OPINION: First DC, next Virginia? Why every community must fight for the right to self-govern
Once they take away one city’s right to govern itself, the rest of us could be next. Like most of us, we are working-class people, and we care deeply about our communities. We vote for leaders who have our best interests at heart. But what happens when those leaders are stripped of their power to…
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Earle-Sears failed to secure police group endorsement. Here’s why
Republican gubernatorial candidate Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears did not impress in endorsement interview with the Virginia Police Benevolent Association, two sources who were there told Dogwood.
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Stone crabs have made their way to Virginia waters. Here’s why that’s so alarming.
As temperatures rise in Chesapeake Bay, the Virginia waters are drawing species that are typically native to tropical areas. Here’s what to know about VA’s new stone crabs.
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5 unsung films that dramatize America’s rich labor history
Hollywood studios and independent producers have long depicted the collective efforts of working people to improve their lives and gain a voice in their workplaces and the larger society.
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Your 2025 guide to apple picking in Virginia
Those who are looking for great apple picking in Virginia should check out this guide.
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Arlington, Alexandria daycare costs rank among nation’s highest
Republicans and Democrats can agree that daycare in the US is too expensive, but lawmakers have prioritized public investment elsewhere as parents, workers, and childcare providers struggle to make things work.
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Phones off: Hanover Schools’ policy results in 1,600+ confiscations
One school division went all-in on unplugging during the day—and the results are in.
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‘Squash on sight:’ Virginia battles invasive spotted lanternflies
With no natural predators, the colorful pests spread along railways and highways, leaving state, vineyards and residents searching for solutions.
