News Briefs

From elsewhere: Drugmaker Eli Lilly buys 227 acres in Goochland for pharmaceutical plant. Robert Burrus, who made Richmond law firm a powerhouse, dies at 91. Fighting to save Virginia’s rarest plant, the Peters Mountain Mallow.

From elsewhere: United to add nonstop daily flights from Charlottesville to Newark. A $52K AI assistant is answering Richmond’s non-emergency calls. Remembering a prolific Roanoke sci-fi and fantasy author.

From elsewhere: Data centers want to build their own gas turbines; would that skirt state renewable energy laws? After years of hype, a giant indoor waterpark and resort opens soon in Spotsylvania. MacArthur Center redevelopment aims to reconnect downtown streets, attract a grocery store back to downtown.

From elsewhere: Virginia disability advocates fear impact from new DOJ memo. Virginia Beach denied all curfew financial loss claims filed by businesses, records show. Congress could open Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuaries for commercial harvest.

From elsewhere: Four Democrats in the 1st Congressional District ask state party to reaffirm neutrality after DCCC backs Shannon Taylor. I-64 speed cameras may be coming to James City County. Spotted lanternflies are most active in August; here’s what you can do to protect your yard.

From elsewhere: Emerson to shutter Charlottesville-area facility, lay off all workers. Youngkin takes chairman role at Red Cell Partners. Major Richmond apartment operator hit with multistate fair housing complaint.

From elsewhere: Democrats challenge Beyer in 8th Congressional District, marred by federal layoffs. Bedford J&D Judge Harrison retires from “best job on earth.” Distinguished ODU marine biologist shot dead by masked men in the Philippines.

From elsewhere: Virginia joins rooftop solar initiative to help residents trim electric bills. Buckingham County board adopt solar ordinance changes. Boston firm tapped to turn Confederate statue into monument to racial diversity.

From elsewhere: Roanoke gears up for second year of mountain bike national championships. Primland named South’s top resort by Travel + Leisure. Zoning change for solar farms proposed in Bedford County.