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State pharmacy board penalizes Danville animal shelter over euthanasia records
The shelter was found liable on Wednesday for every allegation made by the board.
Politics
Background checks for private firearm sales to resume July 1
A Lynchburg Circuit Court judge ruled in favor of Attorney General Jay Jones’ request for a dissolution of an injunction that halted private sale background checks, off and on, since October.
Local
Installation of Flock Raven audio devices paused in Roanoke after 30 installed in wrong locations
The city council approved permits for 75 locations to place audio detectors in April. At that point, contracts had already been signed with Flock, city attorney says.
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
Tech Briefs: Virginia adds a new term, agrivoltaics, to its code of laws
Plus: Jefferson Lab Data Center will provide research boon to Virginia Tech, professor says.
OPinion
Community Healthcare Association: 340B reporting mandates risk diverting care from Virginia’s most vulnerable patients
The state budget now before the governor would create significant, unfunded administrative burdens for community health centers without meaningfully improving patient care.
HealthCare
The Pulse: The General Assembly restores some funding for HIV healthcare programs
Plus: Carilion workforce program earns an award; a far Southwest recovery-to-work program receives opioid abatement funding
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news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Spanberger weighs decisions on Oak Hill, utility refunds; more . . .
From elsewhere: Shenandoah and Smyth counties deal with data center restrictions. Virginia Tech’s new athletic director says he wants to “grow resources.”
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
Temperatures heat up with only some spotty storms as July approaches
It can hardly be called “unseasonable” in late June and early July, but temperatures will be above normal with 90s highs many days.
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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