Challenger Joy Powers has blamed rising costs on the incumbent’s party and attacked him as unavailable to constituents. The congressman is running on his record of protecting “conservative family values.”
Andrew Kerley
Andrew Kerley is a freelance reporter living in Richmond. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2026 with bachelor's degrees in digital journalism and political science. He previously served as the Executive Editor of VCU's independent student newspaper, The Commonwealth Times. He has had reporting stints through Virginia Scope, WTVR CBS 6 and the VCU Capital News Service program.
Posted inSports
Data on hunting dogs shows more complaints being made, but fewer violations alleged
With peak hunting season for the year on the horizon, lawmakers and houndsmen are still debating how to regulate the centuries-old Virginia tradition.
Posted inPolitics
How trout fishers in Virginia are using FOIA to beat the competition
The Department of Wildlife Resources receives approximately 700 public records requests related to stocking every year.
Posted inPolitics
Virginia board approves ‘last resort’ fee increases for hunting, fishing, trapping licenses
The board also passed new fees and regulations related to boating, camping and conservation.
Posted inSports
Proposed new fees, regulations for hunting, fishing, boating and camping draw mixed reactions from Virginians
Some folks do not want to pay more than they are already. Others see it as a ‘necessary evil.’ The Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources is set to decide in meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.
Posted inNew River Valley
A Carroll County neighborhood flooded after a big rain. Some residents blame a nearby golf course dam.
The dam at Olde Mill Golf Club breached during an early-August rainstorm. The club hasn’t provided required emergency action plans or dam inspections to the state since 2006.
Posted inPolitics
Virginia could have new fees, regulations for hunting, fishing and boating
Virginia wildlife department proposes new fees, regulations to offset rising costs.
Posted inLocal
State pharmacy board penalizes Danville animal shelter over euthanasia records
The shelter was found liable on Wednesday for every allegation made by the board.
Posted inPolitics
Three Democrats vie for nomination to challenge Griffith in the 9th District
The 9th District is Virginia’s most Republican congressional district, but that hasn’t stopped three Democrats from wanting the party’s nomination to challenge GOP incumbent Morgan Griffith.
