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General Assembly passes a budget, consumption tax for data centers included
The spending bill will now head to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who will have line-item veto authority over the legislation.
Politics
Interim sheriff Page wins Republican nomination in Montgomery County
He will face the winner of a Democratic primary on Aug. 4 to fill the remainder of former Sheriff Hank Partin’s term.
Local
Danville Field Notes: Solar observation event being held Saturday by Pittsylvania County Schools
Plus, Virginia’s attorney general will be in Danville to discuss the city’s successful crime reduction initiatives, and the town of Hurt will hear from residents about water plant improvements.
Culture
Natural Bridge Zoo case will lead to three separate trials, judge rules
The judge also said he’d issue a gag order against most parties involved in the case, including the attorney general’s office.
education
Virginia Tech seeking input on presidential search
The board of visitors has held two dozen listening sessions as it looks to replace longtime President Tim Sands.
eCONOMY
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Here’s how to share your thoughts on Old Dominion Power’s rate hike request
Also: Orvis will stay in Roanoke, job postings must include pay ranges starting in July, Virginia wants your input on its energy plan, and the state asks farmers to remain vigilant against the New World screwworm.
OPinion
Former Roanoke College president: We should celebrate differences in our society
The World Cup offers lessons in how to deal with differences.
HealthCare
Translation tool eases communication at free dental clinic
Virginia Tech graduate students created the platform to help Spanish-speaking patients navigate dental appointments at the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia Tech hires Florida Atlantic’s athletic director; more . . .
From elsewhere: Trump administration considers mining for minerals off Virginia Beach coast. Bedford Water takes Montvale into its system.
Sports
VHSL 2026: With victory in girls tennis, Bland County wins its first team championship ever in any sport
Meanwhile, Ridgeview High won the Class 2 girls championship Thursday at Liberty University with a 5-2 victory over Bruton.
WEATHER
It doesn’t take a tornado or a derecho for storm winds to become deadly
Following Friday’s church tent collapse tragedy in Bedford County, Thursday may bring more potential for a few storms to emit damaging gusts.
Cardinal 250
Who inspired Jefferson’s words in the Declaration of Independence? Shakespeare.
The rhythms of Shakespeare helped shape the Declaration of Independence, says a Jefferson interpreter. In an age when many were illiterate, the Declaration, like Shakespeare’s work, was written to be heard, not just read.
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