The 5th District has an independent on the ballot: Cooke Harvey

Webert: Before the steak, there is a cattleman

Beef has again become a political talking point. Elected officials argue over prices, imports, processing and markets while the people who raise the cattle risk becoming an afterthought. Cattlemen do not want to be political pawns.

A fuel cell energy project is in the works for one of Buchanan County’s former high school properties

The electricity from the project would result in lower costs for industrial customers, though who would buy the power isn’t clear.

10 things to know about the federal indictment of Virginia state Sen. Louise Lucas

One of the state's most powerful political figures faces charges as part of an alleged racketeering conspiracy that mostly deals with dealing marijuana.

McGuire stands by Trump as freshman congressman faces midterm challenge

Freshman Republican Congressman John McGuire is fielding a challenge from Democratic candidate and former Congressman Tom Perriello.

Perriello sees a path forward in the 5th District race as voters grapple with economic woes

Former congressman and current Democratic candidate Tom Perriello said his campaign is building a coalition that spans the political spectrum of voters who are frustrated with President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.