From elsewhere: Spanberger orders no late purge of voter rolls. John Luke, former CEO of MeadWestvaco, dies at 77. VCU proposes raising tuition by up to 5% next year.
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Posted inWeather
Summer beating out winter to make March one of warmest on record
Virginia’s heat has been more sporadic and less intense than that in the western U.S., but that may start moving our way to start April.
Posted inLocal
7 things to watch as Roanoke begins discussions of its proposed budget
Schools, public safety and parks and rec are among the areas that face funding cuts.
Posted inOpinion
U.S. Supreme Court may nix counting mail ballots after Election Day. The Virginia math says it doesn’t matter.
The number of mail ballots that arrive and get counted after Election Day is less than 1% of the total number of votes cast. While those could matter in a close election, in practice, they haven’t.
Posted inNews Briefs
Sites in Bedford County, Lynchburg and Roanoke added to Landmarks Register
In all, seven new sites across Virginia were added to the register.
Posted inEconomy
Tech briefs: After Trump’s AI framework released, members of Virginia’s congressional delegation weigh in
Plus: The Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council’s annual TechNite event is set for May.
Posted inLocal
Agenda Lynchburg: City to get first look at proposed budget on Thursday
City council meetings and public information sessions about the budget will be held throughout the spring.
Posted inOpinion
Cannabis advocates: Why Virginia cannabis retail must wait for Virginia cannabis supply
On January 1, 2027, only the five existing pharmaceutical processors, who already have flower curing in their vaults, could possibly be ready. Every independent cultivator licensed under the new framework will have barely broken ground.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Dominion produces first power from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project; more …
From elsewhere: Barboursville Vineyards sells to private investors. On 16th anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Virginia’s federal lawmakers and health leaders weigh risks. Taking inspiration from Buddhist brothers, Louisa monks plan their own Walk for Peace.
Posted inSports
‘Martinsville Missile’ sets a new land speed record for a stock car
With a Henry County driver behind the wheel, the car designed and built in Martinsville broke the record of 244.9 mph with a top speed of 253 mph.