Democrats sweep three Lynchburg City Council seats, ending Republican majority 

8 things to know about the blue wave that swept across most of Virginia

Democrats were excited about voting. Many Republicans weren't. That explains a lot. Here's a deeper dive.

Former education secretary: Private colleges serve a public good, and Virginia should invest accordingly

Virginia’s nonprofit private colleges are indispensable state partners by awarding one-third of all undergraduate degrees and nearly 40% of nursing degrees in the state.

Greene and Niederstadt win Martinsville council seats in first campaigns, according to unofficial totals

Mayor L.C. Jones, the lone incumbent in the race, finished third.

Kanipe and Stewart win Radford City Council seats, with unopposed Gillespie taking mayor’s seat

School board incumbents Jane Swing and Gloria Boyd win reelection, with Ed Dickenson winning the third contested board spot.

Danville elects first woman to city council in 16 years

Three city council incumbents were reelected, as were the three school board incumbents.