From elsewhere: Virginia joins multistate push against ICE rollback on detainee death reporting. Ex-Advance Auto supervisor gets three years for embezzling $3 million to gamble. Virginia lawmakers invest $1 million in a Portsmouth museum that celebrates Black women’s contributions.
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Headlines from across the state: Prince William Digital Gateway data center project officially dies; more …
From elsewhere: Affordability, jobs, election integrity take center stage in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race. State budget extends Virginia higher education displacement commission funding for two years. Virginia wines top French competition in Paris.
Headlines from across the state: Feds will close portion of Petersburg prison complex; more …
From elsewhere: Virginians with marijuana charges — and more — can now get that criminal history sealed. Virginia creates State Climate Office at George Mason University. Bedford Passenger Rail Project efforts pick up steam.
Headlines from across the state: New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer; more …
From elsewhere: Upgrades for Virginia 151 intersection candidate for Smart Scale funding. Virginia Wesleyan is no more; here’s why it’s now Batten University. Mary Baldwin on probation, accreditation at risk over finances.
Headlines from across the state: Tech stocks among the most widely held by members of the General Assembly; more …
From elsewhere: NATO showcases cooperation at a major exercise in Hampton Roads. Tract planning 872-acre data center campus in Goochland. As SCOTUS limits trans kids in sports, LGBTQ Virginians find competition in Ballroom.
Cooling centers and other help available as temperatures rise
Localities across Southwest and Southside have opened cooling shelters or are offering other assistance.
Headlines from across the state: Farmers, retailers worry as state and federal regulations for hemp, marijuana shift; more …
From elsewhere: Mayor addresses Richmond city embezzlement investigation as second suspect is charged. Lineburg named Mecklenburg’s next school superintendent. Virginia, French wines to face off in Paris judging.
Headlines from across the state: Federal government weighs seabed mineral mining off Virginia coast; more …
From elsewhere: Without a distribution system, Virginia’s $10 million Mass Violence Care Fund remains unused. Buc-ee’s purchases Stafford site for planned travel center. MacArthur Center fades away: Norfolk mall closes after 27 years.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia legislators could get first pay raise in 40 years under new budget; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia joins challenge to Trump’s controversial IRS settlement. ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector. Digital Realty to buy Alexandria VC firm founded by Warner.
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.”

