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Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

    Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

    Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

    Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

    • CAL TOBIAS The Daily Progress

    The body of a teenger was recovered from the Rivanna Reservoir Monday morning. Authorities say he had gone out fishing the day before and never came home.

    Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

    Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

    • HAWES SPENCER The Daily Progress

    The woman arrested for carrying a gun into Monticello High School says she disclosed her weapon to an SRO. She was arrested anyway.

    US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

    US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

      From uniforms to bed sheets to state flags, U.S. prisons have a long history of profiting from prison labor. The Bureau of Prisons, which houses federal inmates, sells products through its company Unicor. Unicor brought in $528 million in 2021 alone.Similarly, the Texas Department of Crimina…

      Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

      Families of JMU students killed in crash collect $2 million in settlements

      • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

      The families of Joshua Mardis, John "Luke" Fergusson and Nicholas Troutman have settled with nine of close to 40 defendants in a wrongful death lawsuit. 

      Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

      Could AI Forecast Your Home's Future Value?

      • ZMG - Veuer

      There’s been a lot of talk recently both touting the benefits of AI, but also the dangers of it as well, as artificial intelligence is likely coming for a lot of our jobs. However, now experts say, it might also be able to predict the future. At least with regards to how much your home might…

      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

      • Brad Zinn Staunton News Leader

      An 83-year-old woman is the subject of a homicide investigation following the death of a 94-year-old at an assisted living facility in Fishersville.

      Appomattox deputy killed on US 460 while responding to crash

      Appomattox deputy killed on US 460 while responding to crash

        The Virginia State Police is investigating a multi-vehicle crash on U.S. 460 in Campbell County on Thursday that killed an Appomattox County Sheriff’s deputy and injured several others.

        Family sues $10.45 million over Virginia Tech student's suicide

        Family sues $10.45 million over Virginia Tech student's suicide

          The family of a Virginia Tech student who died by suicide is suing for $10.45 million, alleging university counseling center staff failed to adequately respond to the student's suicide risk. 

          One juvenile dies, four students injured in car crash on 2nd day of school in Orange County

          One juvenile dies, four students injured in car crash on 2nd day of school in Orange County

            Driver of F-150 also transported to an area hospital with serious injuries in crash on Route 20 just after 3 p.m. on Thursday; prayers, tears before class Friday.

            Stafford County deputy faces charges of reckless driving and manslaughter

            Stafford County deputy faces charges of reckless driving and manslaughter

              A Stafford County deputy, Sgt. Jeremy Hurt, has been indicted on involuntary manslaughter and reckless driving charges following a July 16 incident involving a vehicle chase in Prince William County. He remains free on bond and on administrative assignment as legal proceedings continue.

              Review of deadly ODU shooting: University’s threat assessment was effective

              Review of deadly ODU shooting: University’s threat assessment was effective

                An independent review found Old Dominion had effective safety measures in place before the deadly March shooting.

                Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls

                Ex-pastor at Botetourt church led 'double life' sexually exploiting young girls

                  Jacob Ryan Barnett was sentenced Monday to 20 years in prison.

                  Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home

                  Son of Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy arrested for shooting mother in Virginia home

                    The son of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy has been arrested following a shooting at Bieniemy's home in Virginia, authorities told USA TODAY Sports.

                    Local News

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

                    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

                    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 8

                    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 7

                    Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 7

                    Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                    State & Regional

                    Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                    Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                    Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

                    Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

                    Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

                    The body of a teenger was recovered from the Rivanna Reservoir Monday morning. Authorities say he had gone out fishing the day before and never came home.

                    Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

                    Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

                    The woman arrested for carrying a gun into Monticello High School says she disclosed her weapon to an SRO. She was arrested anyway.

                    US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

                    US depends on prison labor, but is slow to mandate fair conditions

                    From uniforms to bed sheets to state flags, U.S. prisons have a long history of profiting from prison labor. The Bureau of Prisons, which houses federal inmates, sells products through its company Unicor. Unicor brought in $528 million in 2021 alone.Similarly, the Texas Department of Crimina…

                    Nation & World

                    Patriots owner pledges $2M to Palestinian region at Sheeran's request

                    Patriots owner pledges $2M to Palestinian region at Sheeran's request

                    Robert Kraft is putting his money where his mouth is − and where the money of Ed Sheeran and Macklemore is also going.

                    Trump ordered to give notice before steps to demolish Kennedy Center

                    Trump ordered to give notice before steps to demolish Kennedy Center

                    Lawyers cited Trump’s references to demolishing the landmark after his name was blocked from being added to its facade.

                    Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them

                    Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them

                    The Trump administration has pushed to deport noncitizen voters, raising the stakes for defendants who previously faced as little as a $150 fine if convicted.

                    How the $40,000 SALT expansion creates high-tax winners and income traps

                    How the $40,000 SALT expansion creates high-tax winners and income traps

                    Ownwell reports that the $40,000 SALT deduction cap, effective in 2025, benefits high-tax homeowners while high earners face complex income traps and regional disparities.

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                    A look at Smyth board's OK of data center zoning regs

                    A look at Smyth board's OK of data center zoning regs

                    Marion council to take up proposed loitering ordinance again

                    Marion council to take up proposed loitering ordinance again

                    Friday Night Lights: Rural Retreat Farmers Market to expand opportunities

                    Friday Night Lights: Rural Retreat Farmers Market to expand opportunities

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                    36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                    36 Million Small Businesses Are Quietly Fighting the Same Battle

                    Provided content. New Federal Reserve data shows rising costs and tariffs are the top financial challenge for U.S. small businesses, with most importers passing some to customers.

                     

                    Contributor
                    Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                    Bland County Officials Push for New Guardrails on Route 52

                    Contributor content. Reports have documented blind curves and damaged infrastructure on Route 52, supporting the need for safety improvements.

                    Contributor
                    13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                    13 Birthday Gifts for the Cozy, Sentimental Cancer Zodiac Sign in Your Life

                    Contributor content. Find the perfect birthday gift for the cancer zodiac sign in your life. 

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                    Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                    Cryptocurrency Adoption in Business: Advantages and Challenges

                    Provided content. In this article we examine the types of businesses adopting cryptocurrencies, along with the advantages and disadvantages they face.

                    Crime

                    Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                    Former Henrico nurse who abused babies sentenced to 3 years

                    In January, Erin Strotman pleaded no contest to nine counts of child abuse in Henrico County Circuit Court as part of an agreement with prosecutors.

                    Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                    Man who was shot by Spotsylvania cops in 2024 dies in regional jail

                    Lawrence Toler’s family says the 39-year-old died in custody after months of medical issues tied to a 2024 police shooting.

                    Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                    Blacksburg elementary principal among 17 men arrested in prostitution case

                    Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week. 

                    Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                    Roanoke police officer needlessly shot intellectually disabled man: lawsuit

                    A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.

                    Politics

                    Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                    Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                    Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

                    New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

                    New White House Rose Garden statue created by Trump sculptor

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

                    Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

                    Warner: No Democratic 'retribution campaign' if party wins midterms

                    Virginia's Mark Warner, running for his fourth term in the Senate, says it would be unwise of Democrats to try to impeach the president for a third time. 

                    Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                    Sen. Stuart talks about budget negotiations

                    Sen. Richard Stuart discusses the budget bill, House Bill 30, on the floor of the Senate on Monday, June 22, 2026.

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