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02/14/2025

Last year, the Wildlife Center of Virginia cared for a record 4,000 injured and orphaned animals. This year, its president is asking for public assistance.

There’s only so much room at that high-tech veterinary center in Waynesboro. Once animals have been treated, the center is asking the public for help with rehab.

02/13/2025

"We need this kind of project in Fairfax County to bring tourists to come and spend their money in our state to support our Metro and our economy," Sen. Scott Surovell argued.

Members of the House of Delegates are rejecting an effort that could have led to a new casino in Virginia.

02/13/2025

For nearly 20 years, students at a school in Charlottesville have been invited to strut their stuff on a fashion runway-- wearing clothes they designed and created from newspaper and aluminum cans, pull tops and tin foil, magazines, party hats, wrapping paper and bottle caps.

While some Virginia teens are shopping for a Valentine’s Day dance, students at one high school in Charlottesville have designed their own gowns and suits – making them from recycled and unusual materials.

02/12/2025

President Donald Trump and his advisor Elon Musk are looking to cut billions in federal funding to research organizations across the country. The issue came up during a feisty debate in the Virginia House of Delegates Wednesday.

Virginia receives over $650 million a year in federal grant funding from NIH. That employs over 7,500 people and creates over $1.7 billion in economic activity.

02/11/2025

A statement late Monday said the league’s executive committee voted to bring the league in compliance. The change is effective immediately.

02/11/2025

A bill allowing the expanded use of automated license plate readers stirred controversy in the Virginia Senate and forced an unusual reconsideration of a vote.

Legislators in Richmond kept alive a bill expanding the use of automated license plate readers on Virginia’s roadways Monday.

02/10/2025

The National Weather Service will put Winter Storm Watches and Warnings into effect Tuesday morning for much of the Radio IQ listening area, with the exception of Far Southwest Virginia.

Snow is expected to being early Tuesday and last into Wednesday morning.

02/09/2025

Democrats are moving forward with a bill that would create 600 business licenses for an adult-use marketplace.

Last year, Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed a bill that would have created a way for people to sell ma*****na in Virginia. Now, lawmakers are planning to send a similar bill to his desk again.

02/09/2025

About 200 senior citizens traveled to Richmond to ask the legislature for funding on issues they say will improve their quality of life, and also the lives of those coming up behind them.

"When you’re investing in a senior, you’re investing in life,” advocate Donna Smith said.

02/08/2025

“I would hope President Trump will see the job growth we have and the opportunities to grow our economy and not try and stifle innovation,” Delegate Michael Feggans told Radio IQ.

President Donald Trump has long decried the use of wind power. But billions of dollars have and will flow through Virginia as public-private partnerships help create the nation’s largest offshore wind farm.

02/08/2025

School support staff includes janitors, counselors, security and other gap-filling positions. Localities have long asked the state to pay more of the burden.

the change increases the number of support staff to about 28 per 1,000 students, up from 24. The estimated price tag? Over $200 million annually.

02/07/2025

“I’m calling it a hybrid secondhand bookshop and creative re-use center,” says Kathryn Ecsedy, owner of Dragon Bite Books and Crafts.

Secondhand bookstores, by their very nature, have been practicing sustainability even before it became a popular buzzword. Roanoke’s newest bookshop takes the eco-friendly concept beyond just books.

02/07/2025

Students hoping to go to college this fall may want to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid or FAFSA application soon. Many schools and universities have deadlines in March for students to be eligible to get the most student assistance as possible.

Students hoping to go to college this fall may want to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid — or FAFSA — application soon. Many schools and universities have deadlines in March for students to be eligible to get the most student assistance as possible.

02/06/2025

As part of President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze, Virginia’s federally qualified health centers are struggling to get access to millions in federal grant dollars.

Most people don’t think too much about how their local health clinic is funded, but recent shakeups in Washington D.C. may force Virginians to do just that.

02/06/2025

About 20 Afghan refugees and their lawyers will travel to Washington Thursday for meetings with members of Virginia’s congressional delegation.
They want the Trump administration to lift its freeze on special immigration visas so Afghans who helped the U.S. military and their families can come to this country.

About 20 Afghan refugees and their lawyers will travel to Washington Thursday for meetings with members of Virginia’s congressional delegation. They want the Trump administration to lift its freeze on special immigration visas so Afghans who helped the U.S. military and their families can come to ...

02/06/2025

“These days oysters are good year-round because the vast majority are farm raised oysters that are super healthy, even in the warmest months,” Tanner Council with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation's Oyster Alliance explained.

“These days oysters are good year-round because the vast majority are farm raised oysters that are super healthy, even in the warmest months,” Tanner Council with the Chesapeake Bay Foundation’s Oyster Alliance explained.

02/04/2025

Azizgul Ahmadi said she was lucky to get out of Afghanistan and have her asylum case approved, when so many others around the world are stuck. But she’s also worried what new immigration policies under a Trump administration could mean for her own future and her family's.

President Trump has suspended refugee resettlement programs, leaving many of those still waiting to get out, and their families, with fewer options. RadioIQ reports on how this has impacted one former Afghan solider, who lives in Blacksburg.

02/03/2025

Washington Commanders controlling owner Josh Harris said Monday the team name is not changing.

Asked multiple times about a new stadium, Harris reiterated talks are ongoing with Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.