Cardinal Staff

From elsewhere: Neighbors speak out against proposed conference center at Monroe Institute. Richmond Public Schools pitches outsourcing some substitute teachers, board pushes back. Weber City Town Council discusses next steps after losing police force.

From elsewhere: Bon Secours plans to appeal VDH approval of rival Chesterfield hospitals. Sapporo is selling Stone Brewing but keeping its Richmond taproom. Hours after judge denies motion to stop Oceanfront curfew, another filed by woman arrested smoking outside her apartment.

From elsewhere: JXN Project unveils rebuilt “founding father” home, highlighting Black history in Richmond. Madison Warner, daughter of Sen. Mark Warner, dies at age 36. Virginia Beach police charge Facebook blogger with violating Oceanfront curfew, highlighting First Amendment concerns.

From elsewhere: Three Rocky Mount vape shops accused of selling illegal cannabis-related products. Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board. Justin Fairfax grew obsessed with clearing his name; his family life was destroyed.

From elsewhere: A new law will make it easier to build a tiny house in your back yard, starting next year. Proposed Turtle Cove resort on Lake Gaston hits dead end. State fines Hopewell chemical company $2 million for air pollution.

The state has approved seven new historical markers across Virginia.

From elsewhere: Patrick County appoints interim supervisor after resignation. In this U.S. hot spot for data centers, voters have turned against them. Gate City native Mac McClung joins new DUNKMAN professional dunking league.

From elsewhere: Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Virginia, D.C. and New York. Virginia poultry co-op to add 146 jobs, invest $113 million.

From elsewhere: Spanberger joins other governors in push for PJM to prioritize ratepayer protections. A 2025 Virginia audit flags IT, grant-monitoring issues. Scott County wildfire still burning, 50% contained.