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Virginia Education: 270,953 Black students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 13, 2024

Black students comprised 21.5% of the Virginia student body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Ned Ryun: 'Efficiency became a byword for the Progressive Statists' in their efforts to control all aspects of society

By Old Dominion News | Sep 12, 2024

In his forthcoming book "American Leviathan," American Majority founder Ned Ryun writes that "efficiency became a byword for the Progressive Statists" used to explain their involvement in all areas of daily life and society under their expanded administration.

Virginia ranks 4th in total VA home loans during Q2

By Old Dominion News | Sep 10, 2024

Virginia ranked fourth in the nation in VA home loans in the second quarter of 2024, with 5,374 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Common Cause releases democracy scorecard evaluating congressional support for voting rights

By Old Dominion News | Sep 9, 2024

Common Cause, the nonpartisan watchdog organization, has released its 2024 "Democracy Scorecard," which evaluates every member of Congress on their support for voting rights, Supreme Court ethics, and other reforms.

NFIB endorses Ben Cline for re-election to U.S. House

By Old Dominion News | Sep 9, 2024

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has announced its endorsement of Representative Ben Cline for re-election to the U.S. House of Representatives.

Virginia Education: 96,397 Asian students were enrolled in 2023-24 school year

By Old Dominion News | Sep 8, 2024

The number of Asian students enrolled in Virginia schools in the 2023-24 school year rose compared to the previous year.

Virginia faces potential economic impact as small business tax deduction nears expiration

By Old Dominion News | Sep 8, 2024

NFIB State Director Julia Hammond has raised concerns about the potential expiration of a crucial tax deduction for small businesses in Virginia.

Virginia ranked 15th in average VA home loan amount in Q2

By Old Dominion News | Sep 7, 2024

With $418,047 in home loans issued, Virginia ranked 15th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Virginia one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Old Dominion News | Sep 6, 2024

An analysis by Old Dominion News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Virginia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls' high school sports.

How many American Indian students were enrolled in Virginia in 2023-24 school year?

By Old Dominion News | Sep 5, 2024

American Indian students comprised 0.3% of the Virginia student body in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.

Number of VA loans issued in Virginia increased by 0.7% from Q2 2023 to Q2 2024

By Old Dominion News | Sep 4, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 5,374 home loans in Virginia, totaling $2.2 billion, during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Virginia in Q2 vs. Q1 2024

By Old Dominion News | Sep 3, 2024

The VA issued 869 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Virginia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 60 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Which type of Virginia companies were inspected the most by FDA in August?

By Old Dominion News | Sep 2, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted two inspections at two Food and Cosmetics companies from Virginia in August.

Virginia inflation rate outpaces national average as of July 2024

By Old Dominion News | Aug 30, 2024

As of July 2024, Virginia experienced a 21.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.2% increase.

Average VA home loan amount in Virginia increases in Q2

By Old Dominion News | Aug 29, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Virginia during the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $418,047, a 0.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Rush Hour Live Escape Games faces economic challenges amid inflation

By Old Dominion News | Aug 28, 2024

Paul and Cheryl Wood opened Rush Hour Live Escape Games in Fredericksburg in 2017.

VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Virginia average $393,825 for Q2

By Old Dominion News | Aug 26, 2024

The VA’s Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Virginia for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024 averaged $393,825, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Virginia increases from Q1 to Q2

By Old Dominion News | Aug 9, 2024

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Virginia during the second quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $393,825, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Virginia among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Old Dominion News | Aug 8, 2024

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Old Dominion News shows that Virginia is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

Virginia: Food and Cosmetics companies were the least FDA inspected companies in Virginia in July

By Old Dominion News | Aug 4, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Virginia in July.

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