VIRGINIA - Wednesday marks the one-year anniversary of a school shooting in Uvalde, where 19 children and two adults were killed. With concerning numbers of school shootings and threats not only in our region but around the U.S., 10 News is digging into the data of the most recent school threat statistics.

BRISTOL, Va. - Cheers, shouts and applause came from every corner of the Bearcat Den on Friday as Virginia High School's 153-member graduating class celebrated during its commencement ceremony. The seniors, who endured a global pandemic for some half their time in high school and other challenges during their four years, had much to celebrate.

Gift this article Share this article paywall-free. Weapon scanners will soon be phased in at all Henrico County public schools after the system has faced struggles with weapons being found on campuses.

WINCHESTER - Eight Republican candidates seeking the GOP nomination in Virginia's Senate District 1 race sounded off on a variety of issues during a Frederick County Republican Committee forum Tuesday night.

In a 7-0-2 vote Tuesday, the School Board enacted a new policy that outlines guidelines for student protective orders and the duty of school administrators when one is received.

Gift this article TAPPAHANNOCK - They've known the terror of having a gun pointed in their faces, the crushing sorrow of having their rights taken, the heartbreak of having their futures stolen.

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - The Rockingham County School Board held a special meeting on Friday at the Massanutten Technical Center to announce the school division's new superintendent. After months of searching the board decided to promote from within naming Assistant Superintendent of Innovation and Learning Dr. Larry Shifflett as Rockingham County Public Schools' next superintendent.

WINCHESTER - Handley High School's Class of 2023 secured its place in local history Friday night as its 308 members became the 100th group of students to graduate since the educational facility opened in September 1923.

The Fauquier County School Board says it is no longer considering the web-based, social-emotional learning curriculum Second Step for approval in middle schools.

The justices will soon rule on race-conscious admissions plans at Harvard and U.N.C. A new appeals court case asks whether schools can use race-neutral tools to achieve racial diversity.