Dwayne Yancey

For that to happen, a down-ballot candidate generally needs to find votes that the candidate for governor can’t. In recent elections, that’s meant anywhere from 27,000 to 175,000 extra votes.

The game between the Atlanta Braves and the Cincinnati Reds helps illustrate how Southwest Virginia looks in a different direction, in sports as well as the economy.

The Spanish blackout apparently wasn’t caused by solar power, but not even a left-of-center government in Britain can figure out how to avoid using natural gas. Here’s what those situations mean for Virginia.

We asked readers where they thought candidates should go to learn some valuable policy lessons. Here they are.

The actual share, according to those who have studied such things, is probably closer to 22%. Still more than anybody else, though.

Philadelphia reversed its brain drain by promoting internships as a way to get college students interested in staying in the city. Now it’s shot up the rankings as a top tech city. Can Virginia do the same?

Sometimes sports are about more than just a game; sports are part of our culture. Here are some sports figures or events that had an impact on society.

Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb says he’s worried about the city’s water supply, but the numbers from the water authority show there’s more than enough capacity.

Virginia’s largest metro needs to diversify its economy to reduce its dependence on the federal government. That will impact the entire state.