From elsewhere: New proposal from grid operator PJM would require data centers to bring their own power. Satanist bedevils Roanoke City Council with request to lead a prayer. Massive wetlands project moving forward in Surry County.
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Headlines from across the state: Loudoun supervisors propose terminating grandfather provisions for data centers; more …
From elsewhere: Amazon changes course on water use for King George data center campus. Virginia to receive $353 million in landmark Meta child-safety settlement. Chesterfield proposes using data center revenue to lower car taxes.
Cardinal News gets new top editor
Ricky Young plans to focus on accountability journalism for Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Headlines from across the state: Spanberger pushes Trump to back off new tariffs on Canada; more …
From elsewhere: Some Virginia lawmakers want more transparency for data collected by license plate readers. Pro golf’s next chapter in Richmond tees off this fall. Massive battery storage site planned on abandoned BASF site in James City County.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia loses almost 48,000 jobs in year; unemployment at 3.7%; more …
From elsewhere: Amazon gears up for drone delivery in Richmond area. Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist. A visiting nurse program supplements postpartum care for Hampton Roads military families.
Headlines from across the state: Judge pauses Virginia assault weapons ban legal challenge; more …
From elsewhere: After eastern groundwater report detailed aquifer concerns, Virginia lawmakers consider policy shifts. State pulls license of Goochland treatment center where recent escapes happened. Relocated Andy Layne trailhead to Tinker Cliffs on hiking “Triple Crown” opens.
Headlines from across the state: Judge affirms ruling in favor of former felons in voting rights lawsuit; more …
From elsewhere: USDA advances Roadless Rule repeal; advocates, lawmakers say it puts 400,000 acres in Virginia at risk. Roanoke College adds women’s varsity flag football. Dominion says it’s getting a Trump tariff refund.
Headlines from across the state: Battery storage facility pitched for Chase City area; more …
From elsewhere: Franklin County official resigns abruptly two days after disclosing data center’s demise. SCC commissioner, former NextEra attorney declines to recuse herself from merger case. Assistant state medical examiner fired over false certification letter; murder cases she testified in being questioned.
Headlines from across the state: DOJ probes William & Mary over alleged race-based scholarship policies; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia hotel business bounces back from pandemic problems. Henry County sheriff fires two deputies after out-of-state arrests. Virginia Union University seeking city permission to develop Richmond Community Hospital property.
Headlines from across the state: ‘Project Flash’ data center proposal fizzles out in Franklin County; more …
From elsewhere: Tensions flare over Pride event cancelation in Augusta County. VCU and James City County study drone delivery of defibrillators. Virginia’s assault weapons ban still isn’t in effect, but one militia is still ready to resist.

