From elsewhere: Patrick County appoints interim supervisor after resignation. In this U.S. hot spot for data centers, voters have turned against them. Gate City native Mac McClung joins new DUNKMAN professional dunking league.
News Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Supreme Court ruling revives debate over conversion therapy bans, including in Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Ex-Pence aide Olivia Troye plans to run for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat. King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit Virginia, D.C. and New York. Virginia poultry co-op to add 146 jobs, invest $113 million.
Headlines from across the state: Who’s running the U.S. attorney’s office in Virginia’s Eastern District?; more …
From elsewhere: Spanberger joins other governors in push for PJM to prioritize ratepayer protections. A 2025 Virginia audit flags IT, grant-monitoring issues. Scott County wildfire still burning, 50% contained.
Headlines from across the state: Texts show Richmond officials planning to ‘saturate the public narrative’ with positive Flock camera stories; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia agency launches campaign against driving after using cannabis. Lt. Gov. Hashmi announces statewide lecture series linking literature and politics. Protest, not pomp, greets Trump in Charlottesville.
Headlines from across the state: Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill; more …
From elsewhere: Goochland supervisors oppose 115-mile electric line proposal. FTC wants to hear from renters about “unfair and deceptive housing fees.” Phillips appointed to New College Institute board.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia Court of Appeals stops major data center development in Prince William County; more …
From elsewhere: Lumber Liquidators moving HQ, warehousing out of Virginia. Hill City Howlers’ era begins at Lynchburg City Stadium with “optimistic” reviews. Members of neo-Nazi “active clubs” join combat events at secretive Virginia compound.
Headlines from across the state: Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla; more …
From elsewhere: House passes bill allowing new emergency access road at Wintergreen Resort. New Virginia laws target school construction and classroom cellphone use. A Northern Virginia church pledges $1 million to erase debt for public housing residents.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia medical weed prices rank among highest in U.S.; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia news deserts doubled in recent years. Tangier faces uncertain future after years in the financial dark. How a trash-talking, meme-posting great-grandmother pulled Virginia into a fight that could define the midterms.
Headlines from across the state: Virginia joins multistate lawsuit challenging Trump’s election order; more …
From elsewhere: Their tiny Grayson County church is on the cover of JD Vance’s new book; they don’t know him. Presidents’ heads may once again find new life. AI local news network shuts down after plagiarism found.

