Meghan Mangrum

Martha Hooker's retaliation case against three school board members was dismissed at the request of both sides.

Plus: Virginia parents call for less screen time at school, and learn about rum and spirits at the University of Lynchburg.

The board of visitors has held two dozen listening sessions as it looks to replace longtime President Tim Sands.

As communities across Virginia struggle to recruit and retain emergency responders, some rural counties are targeting students before they graduate.

Plus: Virginia schools aim to offer three-year bachelor's degree programs, and Roanoke College offers associate degrees for high school students.

The school system entered into a corrective action plan with the state in 2020 after a majority of its schools lost accreditation.

Plus: Meet Roanoke County's new superintendent at a community meeting this month, and University of Lynchburg dining services gets national acclaim.

Fewer international students and waning interest in certain computer science programs are contributing to anticipated enrollment declines at colleges and universities across the country.

Brittany Mills, a mother of two from Rocky Mount, earned her high school diploma at Roanoke's Excel Center 19 years after leaving school. Next, she plans to tackle community college.

Plus: A new leader takes the helm of the Virginia Early Childhood Foundation and the University of Lynchburg plans for a days-long power outage.