News Briefs

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.

From elsewhere: Prince William supervisors reject Dulles Cloud South data center proposal. Virginia’s highest public earners come with a whistle or a corner office. Water authority begins voluntary water use restrictions for Roanoke and surrounding communities.

From elsewhere: 49 people were arrested in a joint operation between the Greene County Sheriff and ICE, a week before a new state law would have restricted cooperation. Bedford County assists Seiontec subscribers after abrupt internet closure. Al Holland Sr., who rose from Roanoke to the major leagues, dies at 73.

From elsewhere: Virginia joins multistate push against ICE rollback on detainee death reporting. Ex-Advance Auto supervisor gets three years for embezzling $3 million to gamble. Virginia lawmakers invest $1 million in a Portsmouth museum that celebrates Black women’s contributions.

From elsewhere: Affordability, jobs, election integrity take center stage in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District race. State budget extends Virginia higher education displacement commission funding for two years. Virginia wines top French competition in Paris.

From elsewhere: Virginians with marijuana charges — and more — can now get that criminal history sealed. Virginia creates State Climate Office at George Mason University. Bedford Passenger Rail Project efforts pick up steam.

From elsewhere: Upgrades for Virginia 151 intersection candidate for Smart Scale funding. Virginia Wesleyan is no more; here’s why it’s now Batten University. Mary Baldwin on probation, accreditation at risk over finances.

From elsewhere: NATO showcases cooperation at a major exercise in Hampton Roads. Tract planning 872-acre data center campus in Goochland. As SCOTUS limits trans kids in sports, LGBTQ Virginians find competition in Ballroom.

From elsewhere: Mayor addresses Richmond city embezzlement investigation as second suspect is charged. Lineburg named Mecklenburg’s next school superintendent. Virginia, French wines to face off in Paris judging.

From elsewhere: Without a distribution system, Virginia’s $10 million Mass Violence Care Fund remains unused. Buc-ee’s purchases Stafford site for planned travel center. MacArthur Center fades away: Norfolk mall closes after 27 years.