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Recent stories from our freelance reporters
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Governor Glenn Youngkin gave the thumbs up to President Donald Trump’s tariff policies Tuesday. The sudden withdrawal of Pat Herrity from the Republican primary for lieutenant governor means the GOP will have no statewide primaries in June. In 1963, eight Black Hanover County students led the charge to integrate the county’s schools. The City of Richmond is considering a ban on new tobacco and cannabis shops in most of the city. -
On Saturday, at least half a million Americans are estimated to have joined nationwide “Hands Off” rallies. In Culpeper, more than 200 residents took to the street, waving signs and calling for change. WMRA’s Sara Prince was there and has this report. -
Plans for a new co-op market in Winchester began last year, and it’s currently in the first stage of development. The goal is to build a full-service, community-owned grocery store where people can shop even if they’re not a member. WMRA's Ayse Pirge reports. -
A group of demonstrators gathered at the local Democratic Party headquarters in Harrisonburg on Saturday, urging party leaders to take action to end the war in Gaza. WMRA's Calvin Pynn reports. -
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. -
Students in James Madison University’s College of Education walked out of class Wednesday morning to protest recent federal policy changes that could impact the future of public education in the U.S. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn reports. -
Governor Glenn Youngkin visited Harrisonburg last week to honor a local nonprofit dedicated to fighting human trafficking. The day before, he signed an executive order directing state police to aid ICE deportation efforts. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn reports. -
Federal funding cuts have impacted aid programs and nonprofits across the country. Locally, Skyline Literacy has been feeling the brunt after their grant from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services was frozen indefinitely. WMRA’s Calvin Pynn reports.
