Old Dominion News

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Staunton-Waynesboro metropolitan statistical area was 50,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Virginia sees excess deaths compared to death expectancy during week ending Jan. 8

Virginia's death count exceeded death expectancy during the week ending Jan. 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

36 people die in Virginia from diabetes mellitus in week ending Jan. 15

There were 36 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending Jan. 15, a 40 percent decrease from the previous week.

45 people die in Virginia from Alzheimer's disease in week ending Jan. 15

There were 45 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending Jan. 15, a 11.8 percent decrease from the previous week.

183 people die from diseases of the heart in Virginia during week ending Jan. 15

There were 183 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Virginia in the week ending Jan. 15, making up 16.3 percent of total deaths by all causes in Virginia.

Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News sees 4.1% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News metropolitan statistical area was 757,300, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Prayers for Cooper Carlson

On Monday, January 31st, 2022, Cooper will be having surgery to remove his cancerous tumor at St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis.

W&M Men's Indoor Track & Field place third in 4x400 Meter Relay at the Patriot Games

College of William and Mary Athletics issued the following announcement on Jan. 29The William & Mary men's track & field team placed third in the 4x400 meter relay at the Patriot Games Saturday evening.

Mobile Vaccine & Booster Clinic Scheduled On Campus February 9

We will be hosting a mobile vaccine and booster clinic on February 9 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. in the commuter lot.

W&M DEI assessment informs actions, future planning

William & Mary is taking several steps to improve diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at the university following an independent assessment conducted last year to identify barriers to belonging on campus.

Town of Halifax Farmer's Market on February 5

Town of Halifax Farmer's Market on February 5 at 8:00 AM

Join the ACR Medical Student Subcommittee for the first medical student-led Journal Club

Join the ACR Medical Student Subcommittee for the first medical student-led Journal Club!

Assistance Programs for Home Buyers: Virginia Housing Edition

Oftentimes, REALTORS®—and even more so homebuyers—become overwhelmed in trying to learn of the various initiatives that exist to increase homeownership.

City launches Triple A Business Assistance Program for small businesses

The City of Richmond’s Office of Minority Business Development (OMBD) is accepting applications for the Triple A Business Assistance Program.

Randolph-Macon Tops Ferrum Women in ODAC Action

Ferrum College's women's basketball team dropped an ODAC home game against Randolph-Macon this afternoon, falling 67-47 at Swartz Gym.

James Madison Picked to Finish First in CAA Women's Lacrosse; Drexel's Karson Harris Named Preseason Player of the Year

Drexel midfielder Karson Harris was selected by Colonial Athletic Association women’s lacrosse coaches as CAA Preseason Player of the Year, while James Madison finished three points ahead of Drexel to be named the conference’s preseason favorite.

Richmond sees 6% decrease in non-farm payroll employees since last year

The number of employees on non-farm payrolls in March in the Richmond metropolitan statistical area was 643,000, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

19 people die in Virginia from influenza and pneumonia in week ending Jan. 15

There were 19 deaths with influenza and pneumonia listed as the underlying cause reported in Virginia during the week ending Jan. 15, a 29.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

52 Hispanic people in Virginia passed away in week ending January 8

There were 52 Hispanic people who died in Virginia in the week ending January 8, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

16 people die in Virginia from kidney disease in week ending Jan. 15