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FDA Approves Remdesivir as the First COVID-19 Drug
WASHINGTON-U.S. regulators on Thursday approved the first drug to treat COVID-19.
‘Will The Vaccine Be Affordable?’ College Students Question Warner During Q & A
LEXINGTON –Can you guarantee everyone will have access to an affordable vaccine?
One Day Later, COVID-19 Cases Spike Across State
RICHMOND-Virginia’s COVID-19 numbers aren’t as good as we thought.
Virginia Reaches a Six-Month Milestone in COVID-19 Response
RICHMOND- Virginia’s response to COVID-19 seems to be working. The actual number of cases remains steady.
How Do We Fight Black Maternal Mortality in Virginia?
RICHMOND-In the US, mothers die in 29.6 out of every 100,000 live births. Virginia is just under that at 29.5.
A Growing Concern: Colon Cancer Rates Rise in Those Under 50
CHARLOTTESVILLE-Chadwick Boseman’s death shined a light on the increasing number of young people with colon cancer.
Virginia Coronavirus Cases Top 5,000
Welcome to today's edition of the Dogwood. We've got a round-up of today's Virginia news coming right up. But first... Virginia distilleries are doing their part by donating hand sanitizers to first responders and healthcare workers in need. -- WHSV Five Things You...
The Virginia Hospitals That Are The Most (And Least) Prepared for Coronavirus
As cases of the novel coronavirus continue to spread across throughout Virginia, we decided to take a look at how some of the state's biggest hospitals performed in government quality ratings, especially when it comes to infectious diseases. Below we have compiled...
14,000 People Have Filed for Unemployment in Virginia as Coronavirus Hits
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Every region of Virginia now has a case of illness caused by the new coronavirus and the total count has risen above 100, state officials said Friday. State health commissioner Dr. Norman Oliver announced at a news conference...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia Makes Statewide Efforts to Curb Coronavirus Concerns
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Bye-bye, fido! Several Virginia police departments will be bidding farewell to their drug-sniffing dogs after marijuana was...
Dogwood Daily: Prepping for Coronavirus in Virginia
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Curious just how much weight Virginia's votes will carry on Super Tuesday? VPM spoke with political analyst Bob Holsworth...
Here’s How Hard It Will Be To Pass A Green New Deal In Virginia
Democrats won, but now Virginia GND backers need support beyond the progressive vacuum.
Dogwood Daily: Northam calls for $1.2 billion in education funding
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. But first... Fire ants are known for their painful stings and concrete-like nests which can destroy farm equipment. The ants have long...
Virginia Democrats Have Plan To Make It Easier To Vote
Like many of its laws, the newly all-Democratic Virginia has historically had a more red-state approach to voting access. A 2018 study found the Commonwealth was the second-worst state on voting access in the country, just ahead of Mississippi. Now, a number of voters’ rights groups are now pushing to change that.
Hundreds of Richmond hospital patients lost their right to make medical decisions
Times-Dispatch investigation finds potential conflicts of interest between Richmond law firm and VCU Health. VCU Health System has taken hundreds of low-income patients to court since 2009 to strip them of their right to make medical decisions, the Richmond...
Dogwood Daily: Judge stops removal of Confederate statues
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia amends Purdue Pharma lawsuit to include allegations against Sackler family
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Dogwood Daily: Mass shootings reignite gun debate in Virginia
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
Dogwood Daily: “Everyone who voted to go home should just stay home and make room for new leaders.”
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today's Virginia news coming right up. And if you're a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what's going on in the Commonwealth and tell them to subscribe here. But...
Dogwood Daily: Virginia Beach City Council votes to launch independent investigation
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all of today’s Virginia news coming right up. And if you’re a fan, please forward to three friends who need to know what’s going on in the Commonwealth and tell them...
ACLU sues Chesterfield Co. apartment owners over discriminatory policies
The ACLU has filed a federal lawsuit against the owners of the Sterling Glen Apartments in Chesterfield County, alleging that the apartment complex’s application policies discriminate against African Americans. According to WCVE News, Sterling Glen’s rental...
Federal judge strikes down abortion restriction in Virginia
In a victory for the abortion rights movement, a federal judge in Richmond ruled on Monday that requiring a doctor to perform most abortions violates the Constitution. U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson agreed with a group of clinics and abortion rights advocates...
Dogwood Daily: News-to-Go – April 22, 2019
Welcome to today’s edition of the Dogwood Daily. We’ve got a round-up of all the Virginia news that’s been happening coming right up. But First… There are only four episodes left of Game of Thrones. If the show’s penchant for killing off key characters is any...
"TRAP Laws" put abortion rights at risk in Virginia
Nearly one-in-four women in the United States have an abortion by age 45, but if you’re in Virginia, getting the procedure might be harder than you think. Since 2012, a series of so-called TRAP laws have restricted abortion and reduced the number of medical facilities...
What happened this year in the General Assembly
Virginia’s General Assembly is gone for the year. Despite being engulfed by scandal, some things of note actually happened during this session. Below we've gathered the highlights of what got done, what didn't and why it matters. HEALTH: Republicans make insurance...
Eighteen Virginia hospitals to receive reduced Medicare payments
Based on the latest report from Kaiser Health News, Medicare reduced payments to 800 hospitals across the nation, penalizing them for high numbers of injuries and infections among patients. Eighteen of these hospitals are located in Virginia and they will each lose 1%...