Mallory Noe-Payne
Stories
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Politics
Democrats Win Big In Virginia As Voters Keep National Politics In Mind
Democrats have taken control of the Virginia legislature for the first time in nearly 25 years. To voters, this election was about much more than just state politics.
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Politics
Why These 5 States Hold Odd-Year Elections, Bucking The Trend
Why do five states hold general elections in odd-numbered years, when there isn't a presidential or congressional race? Some of our political reporters in those states dug in on that question.
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National
It was 400 Years Ago That The Fist Enslaved Africans Arrive In North America
Fort Monroe in Virginia is the site where the first enslaved Africans arrived in North America 400 years ago. Commemoration events will be held this weekend.
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National
How Gov. Northam's Proposed Gun Control Measures Might Play Out In Virginia
Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam wants his state to pass gun control measures. But after his blackface scandal, does Northam have the political clout he needs?
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History
New Museum In Richmond Confronts Realties Of The American Civil War
In Richmond, Va., a new museum will give a more inclusive and expansive view of the Civil War –– telling the history and stories of women, African Americans, Native Americans and more.
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National
'I Need A Degree In Order To Move Forward': Why Some Adults Choose College
About 7.6 million adults 25 and over attended college in 2018. Among them are a mother of four, a Navy vet and a grandmother finishing what she started more than four decades ago.
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Politics
How Virginians Are Reacting To The Racial Controversies Consuming Their State
Residents of Richmond, Va., are struggling to grapple with the raft of scandals descending on their town.
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Politics
Why The Race For Virginia's 7th Congressional District Is One To Watch
In the race for one of Virginia's House seats, Tea Party incumbent Rep. Dave Brat is in a tight re-election race against former CIA officer Abigail Spanberger.