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Kayla Bartkowski/Getty ImagesThe unexpected elimination of funding for the decades-long research project focused on women's health shocked scientists. They were heartened by the quick restoration of support. -
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Recent federal policy changes are aimed at increasing timber sales in our national forests. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi spoke with a research ecologist and wilderness advocate about how these directives could play out locally.
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One local researcher has documented more than 11,000 graves in Highland County and the surrounding areas. Governor Glenn Youngkin’s office recently announced that Virginia’s immigration task force has arrested more than 500 migrants. In Charlottesville, protesters demonstrated Wednesday against an alleged federal immigration raid. A biologist with the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources speaks about the release of seven orphaned bear cubs from the Wildlife Center of Virginia.
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One local researcher has documented more than 11,000 graves in Highland County and the surrounding areas – uncovering tales of intrigue, tragedy, and joy. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi reports. -
Brian Noyes left a successful career in publishing to open the Red Truck Bakery with two locations in rural Virginia. -
The Trump administration is working to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. The two largest funding sources it oversees for public schools are Title I and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, or IDEA [can pronounce as "idea" or I-D-E-A]. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi looked at how that money is used by local schools. -
Last December, WMRA reported on the end of Virginia's subminimum wage program. WMRA's Randi B. Hagi now brings you an interview with one family who's been affected by this change. -
At the end of February, Steve Herman, chief national correspondent for the Voice of America, found out that he was on unexpected administrative leave. Thousands of fellow VOA employees were given similar notice this month, and then the VOA fell silent on March 16th. WMRA’s Bob Leweke spoke with Steve to find out what happened at VOA, and what’s next. -
In the midst of President Donald Trump's ongoing campaign against unauthorized immigration, Governor Glenn Youngkin directed Virginia's state and local law enforcement to assist federal officers with various operations. WMRA reporters Randi B. Hagi and Calvin Pynn teamed up to see how this is playing out on the ground. This is the second installment of a two-part report. -
In the midst of President Donald Trump's ongoing campaign against unauthorized immigration, Governor Glenn Youngkin directed Virginia's state and local law enforcement to assist federal officers with various operations. WMRA reporters Randi B. Hagi and Calvin Pynn teamed up to see how this is playing out on the ground. This is the first installment of a two-part report. -
Grocery costs increased again last year. And potential cuts to food benefits from Congress this year could further strain local food banks. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge reports. -
Eastern Mennonite University professor, Mary Ann Zehr Zair chronicles her time in China teaching English through a new book called “Doors Cracked Open." -
When Quiana Lynell takes the stage, she guides the listeners on a journey where “jazz collides with soul.” She performs at the Forbes Center in Harrisonburg on Sunday, March 2, 2025, as part of the New Orleans Songbook from Jazz at Lincoln Center. -
A lack of access to food can contribute to health problems, including Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. And people with both health problems and inadequate health insurance often have to choose between eating, or getting their medicine. WMRA’s Ayse Pirge [EYE-shuh PEER-guh] has this report. -
Virginia’s sixth district congressman, Ben Cline, is cosponsoring a bill to terminate the Department of Education, even as President Donald Trump threatens to sign an executive order to dismantle it. WMRA’s Bridget Manley reports.
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