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About 120,000 fewer Virginians have SNAP, while food prices rise and food pantries race to keep up with demand
State and nonprofit leaders are taking stock of food insecurity trends amid federal changes to nutrition programs, as more changes loom.
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Roanoke Valley
New details emerge about Botetourt grid upgrades for Google data center
Transmission line and substation upgrades are estimated to cost $264 million, but Appalachian Power says other customers won’t pay for it.
New River Valley
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, first responders climb Lane Stadium steps to honor those who were lost
“I want to respect and do everything I can to carry forward the memory of what those guys did that day,” said one firefighter.
Lynchburg Area
Sweet Briar land sale will return remainder of Bear Mountain to Monacan Nation
The Amherst County site has long been important to the tribe, which currently owns a portion of the property. The college will transfer the remaining 400 acres.
Southwest: Bristol and Beyond
United Way of Southwest Virginia to host a disaster preparedness summit
The nonprofit organization was prompted to put on the event after witnessing the destruction brought to the region by storms in 2024 and 2025.
danville area
Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday
The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.
Martinsville area
Former city manager removes Martinsville as defendant on whistleblower retaliation claim in lawsuit
Attorney Mark Krudys also withdrew as Ferrell-Benavides’ attorney but remains the lawyer for Mayor L.C. Jones in his legal action.
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Sports
With appeals rulings, VHSL realignment is complete. Here’s who’s moving and who’s staying.
The Virginia High School League has ruled on appeals stemming from its recent realignment plan.
WEATHER
Atlantic hurricane season on a record pace — for lack of activity
Strong winds aloft over the Atlantic related to the ongoing strong El Niño, the warming of the equatorial Pacific sea surface, are keeping tropical development in check.
Cardinal news 250
Patrick Henry’s secret plan to extend Virginia westward during the revolution
George Rogers Clark gets the historical credit for “the conquest of the Northwest,” as the land between the Alleghenies and the Mississippi was then called. It was Henry who authorized the military action as a secret mission on behalf of Virginia, not the United States.
headlines from across the state
Headlines from across the state: State agency reaching out to owner of hydroelectric dam after fish kill in Halifax County; more …
From elsewhere: Kalahari bets $900 million on a massive Virginia resort. Henrico confirms 10th rabies case of the year. King George County settles in attempt to ban LGBTQ school club.
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