From elsewhere: States’ $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma nears closure. Thousands of ladybugs released in Danville to rid flowering plants of aphids. Salem machinery company partners with Washington Commanders for multiyear agreement.
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Headlines from across the state: A look at the Mountain Valley Pipeline, one year later; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia ahead of revenue forecast despite federal warning signs. National parks lose superintendents in Richmond, Petersburg amid “tough time.” Crowds rally for “No Kings” protests against Trump.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia AG, top Democrat spar over fate of Youngkin university picks; more …
From elsewhere: Feds release delayed infrastructure grants, sending $8.6 million to Virginia. Miyares breaks with Trump over pardon of convicted ex-Culpeper sheriff. Charlotte County names new administrator, set to take over July 1.
Headlines from across the state: Study shows historically redlined Virginia neighborhoods are hotter in the summer; more …
From elsewhere: Tobacco at risk in GOP’s big tax bill, industry reps say. FBI leaders seek to move some training from Quantico to Alabama. Billy Cannaday, Roanoke native and former Virginia education leader, dies.
Headlines from across the state: 13 Virginia localities sign agreements to help ICE conduct immigration enforcement; more …
From elsewhere: Environmental groups slam federal plan to ship wetlands mitigation out of Hampton Roads. 14 Democrats ask Shannon Taylor to recuse herself from Dominion cases. Lynchburg City Schools’ leadership shake-up sparks concern among teachers and staff.
Headlines from across the state: Smith Mountain Lake deemed safe for swimming as water quality remains high this summer; more …
From elsewhere: Strategic plan launches as workplace contributions drop 28% for Danville-area United Way. Fifteen years after shuttering its tax-prep app, Virginia may be ready to compete with TurboTax again. ICE detention center permit amended by Farmville council.
Headlines from across the state: Child in Virginia contracts state’s third measles case this year; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia agency financial reporting increasingly inaccurate. Appeals court upholds dismissal of Misjuns’ lawsuit against Lynchburg. Inspector for MVP claims he was fired for reporting safety concerns.
Headlines from across the state: Trump nominates former Youngkin chief of staff for trade post; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s federal lawmakers want to make childbirth free. Virginia eyes sustainable fuel future for aviation. Schools budget approved as Lynchburg City Schools awaits outcome of city council budget debate.
Headlines from across the state: Lynchburg City School Board approves budget with teacher raises and benefits; more …
From elsewhere: Clean Virginia places six-figure attack ad against Shannon Taylor in AG race. Cyberattack on Lee Enterprises compromised the data of 40,000 people. Halifax County Board of Supervisors give themselves $5,000 raise.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia Board of Education member also serving in Trump administration; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin sets Sept. 9 special election to fill Connolly’s seat in Congress. Daly Seven investing $19 million in Campbell County hotel development. Firing of Hollins University official fueled by antisemitism, lawsuit claims.

