It would cost the county about $316,000 to give the bonus to the rest of the law enforcement and fire and rescue staff.

Wilson Memorial High School freshman Caleb Jones earned his Eagle Scout rank with a project at Dixon Educational Center in Staunton.

As COVID-19 boosters become readily available to those who need them, health professionals are still trying to administer first and second doses to unvaccinated community members.

Bluestone Bike and Run is one of the businesses nearby that was damaged in the explosion. It’s right across the street from the shopping center that was destroyed.

Starting Monday, October 18, UVA Health will be offering both boosters and third doses of COVID-19 vaccines for those who are eligible.

Shenandoah National Park has been dealing with overcrowding over the past few years.

There have been case studies showing people are experiencing recurrences or outbreaks of shingles after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Local doctors say that is rare and not necessarily caused by the vaccine.

Mayor Levar Stoney and top officials declared gun violence a public health crisis in May, but the homicide rate continues to increase.

U.S. health officials are setting the stage for a national COVID-19 vaccination campaign for younger children, inviting state officials to order doses before the shots are authorized.

The University of Virginia Cancer Center is working to increase racial and ethnic diversity in cancer center treatment clinical trials.

J&J has asked the Food and Drug Administration for flexibility with its booster, arguing the extra dose adds important protection as early as two months after initial vaccination - but that it might work better if people wait until six months later.

The bill will prevent companies from requiring all employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19.