Cardinal Staff

From elsewhere: Public meeting set to gather input on next steps in combating hydrilla at Smith Mountain Lake. In Hanover County, environmental groups rally for statewide data center moratorium. Newport News to create $9.5 million seafood market, revamp industrial park.

From elsewhere: Virginia Beach to start Oceanfront violence interrupter pilot program this spring. Virginia environmental groups ask for data center pause until new regulations kick in. Virginia Tech expands military education programs after Pentagon-Ivy League split.

From elsewhere: Virginia elected a woman governor, but the state constitution still says “he.” Gun violence prevention programs saved Virginia hospitals more than $100 million. Paint Bank hatchery concludes busy month with Roanoke River release.

From elsewhere: Virginia could lose representation, funding under proposed census rule change, AG Jones, housing orgs say. Virginia ripped up its gay marriage ban; they remember when it passed. “Politics is fleeting”: Joe Morrissey reflects on Petersburg City Council victory.

From elsewhere: UVa study says fears about data centers aren’t really about data centers. Dominion boosts political giving after merger announcement. Remains of enslaved African ancestors reinterred at Kingsmill.

From elsewhere: Public hearings for the NextEra-Dominion merger have begun — here’s what you need to know. Solar farm project in Nelson County slated to start in 2030. Hanover’s drunk raccoon is now funding body cameras.

From elsewhere: Chase City battery storage site clears hurdle. New book looks at Julia Tyler, wife of one of Virginia’s most controversial presidents. Virginia offering to plant trees across the state — for free.

From elsewhere: Dominion OK with most merger conditions, seeks some changes. Norfolk International Airport to offer nonstop service to San Francisco. Neighbors rally against planned agritourism destination in Albemarle County.

From elsewhere: Earle-Sears rallies opposition to amendments one and two. Dominion surcharge for wind farm to start next year. Brown named executive director of Roanoke Higher Education Center.