From elsewhere: Patrick County prosecutor, sheriff say they won’t enforce new Virginia gun restrictions. Mary Pettitt to retire as Montgomery County’s top prosecutor. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Bristol table game dealers vote to unionize.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia marriage equality amendment campaign launches at start of Pride Month; more …
From elsewhere: $850,000 in federal funds to help protect Shockoe’s historic slavery sites. I-64 speed cameras netted New Kent County nearly $7 million since their August inception. Virginia Tech Board of Visitors backs away from resolution that would get rid of living-learning programs.
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Headlines from across the state: State Farm reimbursed 91,000 Virginia policyholders over filing glitch; more …
From elsewhere: Federal judge denies homeschooled student’s bid to play sports for Roanoke County school. Collinsville Pizza Hut to get retro redesign. Justice family taps New York investment firm in Greenbrier dispute.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia headed for small recession, Weldon Cooper forecast says; more …
From elsewhere: Kiggans maintains support for Iran war while warning of pain at the pump. Richmond joins movement to end pet rent. Virginia State Police implementing speed cameras in highway work zones.
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5th District will have both a Democratic and Republican congressional primary in August
Republican John McGuire and Democrat Don Beyer are the only House members in Virginia to draw primary challengers.
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Headlines from across the state: Kratom product sales to be regulated in Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Former Martinsville commonwealth’s attorney contradicts registrar on failed petition to remove mayor from office. Henrietta Lacks marker next to statue unveiled in South Boston. Scenic Virginia hosts contests to find the best views in the commonwealth.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia joins lawsuit to block EPA rollback of emission standards; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia eyes toll revenue for transit as express lane debate grows. Neglected Chesterfield landfill needs $173 million to prevent environmental “catastrophe.” Amherst commission talks data centers, mulls special exception route.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia Tech board to vote on creating LLC for athletics
From elsewhere: Lynchburg City Council uncomfortable with more Flock cameras. Justices say they have secured financing to pay off loans at heart of Greenbrier dispute. American Airlines launches new direct flight to Chicago from Tri-Cities.
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Last rival drops out; Macy will be 6th District Democratic nominee
If no other candidate files for the Democratic nomination by May 26, there will be no need for a primary election to pick the party’s nominee. That would set up a fall campaign between Macy and Republican incumbent Ben Cline.
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Headlines from across the state: Spanberger’s ICE actions deepen divide with Virginia Democrats; more …
From elsewhere: DWR approves fewer carp to eat invasive hydrilla in Smith Mountain Lake. Broadway to be third Virginia town to stop fluoridating water. Judge dismisses charges against former Richneck assistant principal accused of failing to prevent shooting.
