From elsewhere: Botetourt supervisor bars media from attending Google data center town hall. Pulaski councilman faces removal vote after arrest on child abuse material charges. Shenandoah County to appeal federal court order to change Confederate school names.
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Headlines from across the state: Frederick County eyes first-in-state move to remove data centers as permitted use, more . . .
From elsewhere: Seventh grader in Lee County charged with stabbing teacher. Governor orders flags at half-staff for Appomattox deputy killed in crash. Breeze Airways to halt direct flights from Tri-Cities to Dulles.
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Headlines from across the state: Martinsville legal bill tops $790,000, more . . .
From elsewhere: Emory & Henry welcomes largest incoming class ever. Master plan for future Mayo River State Park adopted. Multiple schools appeal proposed assignments under VHSL realignment.
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Headlines from across the state: School name change lawsuit could cost Shenandoah County up to $10 million; more . . .
From elsewhere: Botetourt County to discuss future of solar. Wintergreen releases wastewater into Rockfish River. Martinsville Speedway announces 2027 dates.
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Headlines from across the state: SCC chair recused herself in previous NextEra case, more . . .
From elsewhere: AG Jones visits Roanoke. Buck-Hayes’ attorney seeks extension for appeal. Roanoke’s Patrick Henry appeals recommended move to higher classification due to travel concerns.
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Headlines from across the state: Campaign for rights restoration amendment kicks off, more . . .
From elsewhere: Amherst sets hearing on data center ordinance. Spotsylvania to vote on call for moratorium. Halifax hears concerns about automated license plate readers.
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Headlines from across the state: Spanberger seeks dismissal of Rocovich lawsuit; more …
From elsewhere: Mid-year crime report gives mixed bag to Virginia cities. Menhaden management board advances addendum with potential cuts to Chesapeake Bay fishery limits. Edgy vanity plates test limits of free speech as Virginia seeks Supreme Court review.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia moves toward regulating self-driving vehicles amid safety and liability concerns; more …
From elsewhere: Residents, supervisors air issues with automated license plate readers in Halifax County. Regulatory filings reveal 1,400 megawatts of new data center plans across three Goochland sites. Roanoke art museum exhibit highlights Washington’s greatest military victory.
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Headlines from across the state: Holton raises nearly $79,000, setting Richmond School Board early fundraising record; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia shoppers set to save as sales tax holiday returns this weekend. Northern Virginia reports state’s first locally acquired dengue case. Henrico County encounters seventh confirmed rabies case of 2026.
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Headlines from across the state: Proposals to move Virginia’s odd-year elections die in surprise vote; more …
From elsewhere: Former state Sen. Janet Howell dies at 82. Anti-SLAPP law plays role in backing Virginia teacher and parent targeted by false online accusations. A couple of Northern Virginia localities are doing away with gas-powered leaf blowers.
