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Politics

New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

  • Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy USA Today

Trump’s remaking of the Rose Garden continues with sculptures lining one side of the paved-over garden, facing the Oval Office.

Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel

Spanberger sends message with appointments to higher ed panel

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger sent an unmistakable message to colleges and universities with the appointment of former VMI Superintendent Cedric Wins and former UVa Rector Robert Hardie to a higher education advisory panel.

Judge dismisses lawsuit, lets early voting on redistricting referendum proceed

Judge dismisses lawsuit, lets early voting on redistricting referendum proceed

  • Mark Hand The News & Advance

A Lynchburg judge on Monday dismissed a request by the city to prevent the general registrar from preparing for early voting on a state congressional redistricting referendum.

Judge chastises city officials, attorneys over lost cellphone in whistleblower suit

Judge chastises city officials, attorneys over lost cellphone in whistleblower suit

  • SAMUEL B. PARKER Richmond Times-Dispatch

Is Petula Burks’ lost cellphone in New York or Philadelphia? After a Wednesday hearing in Connie Clay's suit against the city, it's still not clear.

Read the documents: City has spent $632K defending Clay's wrongful termination suit

Read the documents: City has spent $632K defending Clay's wrongful termination suit

  • SAMUEL B. PARKER Richmond Times-Dispatch

That’s roughly $380,000 more than Connie Clay initially sought in her complaint. Clay claims she was fired by city officials for refusing to break public records laws.

Judge unseals motion in Connie Clay case, prompting heated exchange with city's attorney

Judge unseals motion in Connie Clay case, prompting heated exchange with city's attorney

  • SAMUEL B. PARKER Richmond Times-Dispatch

Judge Claire Cardwell during a Tuesday afternoon hearing reversed her decision to seal a filing in which Clay's attorney's asked that the city be sanctioned for not preserving texts and emails relevant to the case.

Officials won’t answer questions about Petula Burks’ missing cellphone

Officials won’t answer questions about Petula Burks’ missing cellphone

  • SAMUEL B. PARKER Richmond Times-Dispatch

During a Sep. 24 hearing, Jimmy Robinson — an attorney representing the city — abruptly announced that Burks had lost her city-issued cellphone while traveling through a New York airport.

Officials won’t answer questions about Petula Burks’ missing cellphone

Officials won’t answer questions about Petula Burks’ missing cellphone

    During a Sep. 24 hearing, Jimmy Robinson — an attorney representing the city — abruptly announced that Burks had lost her city-issued cellphone while traveling through a New York airport.

    'Half community, half industrial park’: Goochland residents opposed tech district plans

    'Half community, half industrial park’: Goochland residents opposed tech district plans

      Goochland residents push back on a proposed tech zone allowing data centers, nuclear reactors, and more, citing noise, safety, and environmental concerns, while county officials highlight tax incentives and job creation.

      Petula Burks deposed in Connie Clay's wrongful termination suit

      Petula Burks deposed in Connie Clay's wrongful termination suit

        However, Clay’s lawyer accused Burks and her attorney of being uncooperative and walking out on a second day of deposition because a court reporter was two minutes late.

        Judge in FOIA whistleblower case orders 2 city cellphones turned over to her

        Judge in FOIA whistleblower case orders 2 city cellphones turned over to her

          During Monday’s pre-trial hearing in Connie Clay’s wrongful termination lawsuit, attorneys sparred over whether the city had turned over all relevant communications between Clay and her former boss, Petula Burks.

          Developer backs out of 515-acre data center campus in Charles City

          Developer backs out of 515-acre data center campus in Charles City

            Diode Ventures has officially backed out of the Roxbury data center project in Charles City. Community opposition won out after two years of planning and research.

            Dinwiddie supervisors reject 196-acre solar farm proposal

            Dinwiddie supervisors reject 196-acre solar farm proposal

              County residents and leaders said Dinwiddie should protect its rural land and that solar panels aren't worth the cost. 

              Hanover planners to consider revised proposal for Iron Horse Technology Park

              Hanover planners to consider revised proposal for Iron Horse Technology Park

                In December, Hanover supervisors rejected their portion of the proposed development that would straddle the Ashland-Hanover line. 

                Goochland wants to lure large tech companies to the Route 288 corridor

                Goochland wants to lure large tech companies to the Route 288 corridor

                The Technology Overlay District, which could attract lucrative data centers, would border the Henrico communities of Tuckahoe, Foxhall and Short Pump.

                Chesterfield land slated for data center projects sells for nearly $60 million

                Chesterfield land slated for data center projects sells for nearly $60 million

                Delaware-based LLCs Skyward Holdings and Aeris Investments purchased more than 1,200 acres of land in Chesterfield that is zoned for data center developments.

                Documents: City has spent $230K defending $250K whistleblower lawsuit

                Documents: City has spent $230K defending $250K whistleblower lawsuit

                The trial in the suit has yet to happen.

                Judge denies city's request to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit

                Judge denies city's request to dismiss whistleblower lawsuit

                In the order rejecting the city’s request, Judge Claire Cardwell wrote that “it may reasonably be inferred” Connie Clay’s dismissal was “retaliatory.” 

                Richmond water pump failed overnight

                Richmond water pump failed overnight

                A pump at Richmond's James River water treatment plant stopped working overnight, the city said Tuesday, a week after a six-day water outage cut off drinking water to thousands of customers. 

                After water outage, Richmond delays due dates for bills

                After water outage, Richmond delays due dates for bills

                Officials have announced bill and tax payment deadline extensions for residents and business owners in the wake of the city's six-day water crisis.

                5 things to know as Richmond's water crisis enters Day 4

                5 things to know as Richmond's water crisis enters Day 4

                Richmond's water problems linger, and the repercussions are being felt in the neighboring counties of Hanover and Henrico.

                Town throws support behind idea of splash pad

                Town throws support behind idea of splash pad

                Town Council gave its blessing to a resolution supporting the idea of a splash pad facility in Wytheville on Dec. 9.

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                Upgraded crosswalks at Chilhowie schools expected to enhance student, citizen safety

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                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                94-year-old woman's death at Va. assisted living facility ruled a homicide

                Marion Police identify suspect in Friday pursuit, search

                Marion Police identify suspect in Friday pursuit, search

                Community News

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                Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration
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                Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration

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                Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.

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                Parking available for planning commission during Playin’ in the Park
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                Parking available for planning commission during Playin’ in the Park

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                Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.

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                Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures
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                Orange County announces Independence Day facility closures

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                Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.

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                Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County
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                Playin' in the Park Independence Day celebration in Orange County

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                Learn about Orange County, Virginia's free Playin' in the Park Independence Celebration at Booster Park, including date, time, parking and what to bring.

                Moore named interim town manager

                Moore named interim town manager

                A familiar face is returning to Wytheville, at least on an interim bases.

                Wytheville announces Thanksgiving trash collection schedule

                Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the refuse collection in the Town of Wytheville for Wednesday, November 27; Thursday, November 28; and, Friday, November 29, 2024, will be made on Monday, December 2, 2024. The normal collection scheduled for Monday, December 2, 2024, will be made on that day.

                Mold issues addressed at School Board meeting

                Wythe County Superintendent Wes Poole told the crowd gathered at the Nov. 14 School Board meeting that his door is always open if anyone wants to speak to him about school-related issues.

                Town, town manager part ways

                After a lengthy closed session on Nov. 12, Town Council voted to part ways with Town Manager Brian Freeman.

                Disaster aid loans available

                The window on disaster aid is closing, but money is still available to those impacted by the flooding brought by the remnants of Hurricane Helene.

                Business owner questions farmers market use

                Use of the farmers market was again questioned during citizens time at the Nov. 12 Wytheville Town Council meeting.

                Council approves bike rack purchase

                Bike racks are returning to Main Street.

                Splashpad feasibility study to be discussed

                Splashpad feasibility study to be discussed

                Several months back Wytheville Parks and Recreation Director Josh Sharitz said about a splash pad at Withers Park that “we know it’s a good idea now where do we go?”

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