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Rockingham County petitions the governor to declare the county an agricultural disaster area due to the drought… A public library in Warren County may close because of pressure from the far-right… Virginia's Standards of Learning test scores show that many K-through-12 students struggled during the pandemic….

One of two people accused in the death of a three-year-old in Waynesboro has pleaded guilty to first-degree murder… A public library in Front Royal that traces its roots back to the 18th century could be closed over far-right concerns about children’s books… More people are leaving Virginia than arriving....

An agreement is reached to keep the Samuels Public Library in Front Royal open for now, but the dispute over LGBTQ content hasn't gone away… Early voting in Virginia starts Friday, as election officials announce a new partnership with other states to share voter data… Tens of thousands of Virginians get Medicaid benefits reinstated after being dropped from the program due to a problematic review of their eligibility….

Facing drought, Staunton and Winchester are the latest Valley localities to announce water use restrictions or guidelines… The presidents of 13 universities, including JMU, push back against conservative claims that campuses are bastions of liberal viewpoints… Books & Brews is back for the fall, and in a preview, our September guest encourages those considering adopting a dog to get one from a shelter….

The Albemarle County teacher’s union suspends talks with the school division over a collective bargaining agreement... Meanwhile, public schools across the state struggle to get kids to show up in the classroom consistently... More details emerge about the state budget agreement, still waiting for the governor’s signature....

With moderate drought conditions spreading east of the Blue Ridge, Charlottesville-area authorities are the latest to ask residents to conserve water… A local geologist is appointed by the governor to serve on a state administrative board… Pandemic-era teacher shortages continue across Virginia….

Some places in the Valley are stepping back from burn bans and water use restrictions… Free medical services from RAM are coming to Luray this weekend… As spotted lanternflies and adelgids invade and attack Virginia’s native plants, scientists are also using other bugs to combat the spread of these pests….

Since it began September 22nd, what can we learn from early voting so far in Virginia?... Sen. Tim Kaine wants to move the federal fiscal year from October 1st to January 1st… Why is the median household income for Virginians falling?

JMU football gets a reprimand for the coach’s use of a cellphone on the sidelines in last Saturday’s game… New data show low confidence in government in Virginia... Library books and librarians are now the targets of unprecedented attacks….

Charlottesville’s police chief addresses allegations of cops mistreating people sleeping in a local park… Virginia’s food banks brace for a federal government shutdown… Shenandoah County hosts a multi-race candidates’ forum, and we survey some of the more competitive races for the General Assembly with Jeff Schapiro…