News Briefs

From elsewhere: Franklin County board votes down pay raise for teachers. Albemarle schools say they are in “crisis.” Virginia State welcomes record enrollment.

From elsewhere: Dominion-NextEra merger hits turbulence, faces opposition from Virginia leaders, SCC staff. As Virginia’s data center buildout shifts, Georgia takes the lead in construction. New tax on data center power consumption takes effect slowly.

From elsewhere: Former Gov. Gilmore says Trump owes explanation on Russia. Moms unite to help women and kids whose breadwinner is detained by ICE. Proposal would cap solar development at 2% in Halifax County comp plan.

From elsewhere: State tax collections surged in September. Transgender care for young patients remains on hold at Virginia hospitals. Hanover proposes strict zoning rules for weed stores.

From elsewhere: Virginia lawmakers, Spanberger grapple with loss of federal healthcare funds for trans youth. Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students. New Virginia Tech president is “all in on athletics.”

From elsewhere: State Sen. Perry calls for data center moratorium in Virginia. Chesapeake Bay gets a C+ in overall health; Virginia and Maryland leaders say work to protect it must continue. Presidents Heads museum, housing proposal pulled by developers.

From elsewhere: Subramanyam questions Loudoun transmission line route process, offers new paths for SCC to consider. Noise complaints prompt Roanoke to require “quiet pickleballs” at several city parks. Christian groups sue Virginia State University in federal court for religious discrimination.

From elsewhere: Hanover animal shelter takes on data center developer. Sen. Mike Jones proposes sweeping ban on NDAs in local government. Spanberger blames Trump for Virginia cutting Medicaid coverage for trans youth healthcare.

From elsewhere: Warner calls for declassification of election threats weeks before midterms. Proposed Head Start changes would eliminate slots for Virginia children experiencing homelessness. Nelson County considers options for Flock camera contract.

From elsewhere: Home insurers are retreating from some coastal communities; here’s what’s happening in Hampton Roads. Warner, Mizusawa outline competing approaches to disability policy. At the Blue Ridge Bigfoot Festival, the search continues.