Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction

Black or African American students made up 41.6% of Halifax County’s student body in 2025-26

Halifax County schools enrolled 1,838 Black or African American students in the 2025-26 school year.

Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

Danville Medicaid spending for Medical And Surgical Supplies reaches $189,140 in 2024

In 2024, Danville Medicaid providers billed $189,140 for Medical And Surgical Supplies services, an increase of 5.8% over the previous year.

Dr. Mehmet Oz CMS Administrator

South Boston sees 106% surge in Medicaid payments for medical and surgical supplies in 2024

Medicaid reimbursements related to the Medical And Surgical Supplies category in South Boston doubled in 2024, representing a 106% increase that signals changes in health service use and payment structures.

Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction

Pittsylvania County education: 1,848 Black or African American students enrolled in schools in 2025-26

Black or African American students made up 24.2% of the enrollment in Pittsylvania County schools in the 2025-26 school year.

Lindsay S. See, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest diesel gas price in Pittsylvania County hits $5.25 for week ending May 16

The lowest price of diesel gas in cities throughout Pittsylvania County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

Lindsay S. See, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Patrick County in week ending May 16

The week’s cheapest midgrade gas price in Patrick County stood at $4.19 per gallon in the week ending May 16.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest midgrade gas price in Henry County available at $4.24 per gallon in week ending May 16

The week’s cheapest midgrade gas price in Henry County stood at $4.24 per gallon in the week ending May 16.

James Bergeron, Chief Operating Officer - FSA, U.S. Department of Education

Averett University men’s basketball budget in Virginia drops 11.1% in 2024

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Averett University in Danville, Virginia allocated $174,048 to men’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $1,640,888 below the state average of $1,814,936.

David Rosner, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Henry County in week ending May 16?

The lowest price for a gallon of premium gas in Henry County during the week ending May 16 was $4.46, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Danville city in week ending May 16?

In Danville city, the week’s lowest E85 gas price was $3.48 per gallon as of the week ending May 16.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Regular gas at $3.99 per gallon in Pittsylvania County in week ending May 16

The cheapest per-gallon price for regular gas in Pittsylvania County during the week ending May 16 was $3.99 per gallon.

Jorge Enrique Garcia Rodriguez

Department of Homeland Security announces request to Virginia governor on ICE detainer case

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has asked Virginia’s governor not to release Jorge Enrique Garcia-Rodriguez following his arrest on serious charges.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Regular gas at $3.89 per gallon in Henry County in week ending May 16

The lowest price for a gallon of regular gas in Henry County during the week ending May 16 was $3.89, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.

Ruth Ryder, Assistant Secretary, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education

2024: What was Averett University’s spending on women’s basketball?

In 2024, Averett University in Danville, Virginia allocated $148,108 to women’s basketball teams, which is $890,248 below the state average of $1,038,356, according to data from the U.S. Department of Education.

Hannah Ruth Earl, Director of the Center for Faith at the U.S. Department of Education

How much did Patrick Henry Community College allocate to women’s basketball teams in 2024?

According to the U.S. Department of Education, Patrick Henry Community College in Martinsville, Virginia allocated $36,261 to women’s basketball teams in 2024, which is $1,002,095 below the state average of $1,038,356.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Cheapest premium gas in Halifax County reach $4.83 in week ending May 16

The week’s cheapest premium gas price in Halifax County stood at $4.83 per gallon in the week ending May 16.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Patrick County in week ending May 16?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Patrick County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.

Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction

3 Asian students enrolled in Patrick County schools in 2025-26

Asian students made up 0.1% of the enrollment in Patrick County schools in the 2025-26 school year.

Laura V. Swett, Chairman of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Lowest price for regular gas in Patrick County at $4.04 in week ending May 16

Drivers in Patrick County reported a weekly low of $4.04 per gallon for regular gas in the week ending May 16.

Judy W. Chang, Commissioner of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

Patrick County sees lowest price for diesel gas at $4.99 in week ending May 16

In Patrick County, the week’s lowest diesel gas price was $4.99 per gallon as of the week ending May 16.

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