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Business

26 Charlottesville-area wineries win gold at Monticello Cup Wine Competition

26 Charlottesville-area wineries win gold at Monticello Cup Wine Competition

  • ELI LERDAU The Daily Progress

40 wines from 26 wineries in the Charlottesville area will take home gold medals from the Monticello Cup Wine Competition later this month. But who will take home the cup?

Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

As Virginia regulators and legislators grapple with the impact of data centers’ huge demand for electricity on other ratepayers’ bills, Sen. Mark Warner is co-sponsoring legislation for a national approach.

Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The increases come from Dominion's multi-year grid modernization project and from the cost of staying plugged into a 13-state regional electric grid that helps the utility meet growing power demand.

Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Dominion Energy is planning to spend $1.1 billion on the next phase of a multi-year push to reduce the number of power outages and to update its grid for higher demand.

Illegal vape use eases, as cigarette declines slow, Altria says

Illegal vape use eases, as cigarette declines slow, Altria says

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

Demand is down for illegal, disposable vapes, and that has slowed the pace of declines in cigarette sales, tobacco giant Altria Group says.

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The first veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger killed a top priority effort from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D- Fairfax, to authorize a casino in Northern Virginia’s Tysons Corner.

One of Virginia's oldest wineries is entering a new era

One of Virginia's oldest wineries is entering a new era

  • JOANA SULEIMAN The Daily Progress

Barboursville Vineyards in Orange County, Virginia's second-largest winery and one of its oldest, is to be sold to a group of private investors. 

5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

    Spanberger has until April 13 to sign the bill, veto it or propose amendments.

    Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

    Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

      One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

      With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

      With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

        State lawmakers are wrangling over a plan that could end the data center retail sales and use tax exemption.

        Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

        Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

          As the legislature faces potential overtime or a special session to work out a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly due in part to a softening labor market.

          Virginia businesses sound alarm over proposed repeal of data center tax break

          Virginia businesses sound alarm over proposed repeal of data center tax break

            A Senate proposal to repeal a lucrative tax break for data centers has brought budget talks to a standstill and set off alarm bells for some business organizations across the state.

            Southern Virginia land sale agreement OK'd for developer linked to data centers

            Southern Virginia land sale agreement OK'd for developer linked to data centers

              An entity overseeing the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill entered into a purchase and sale agreement Monday afternoon with a firm tied to data center development.

              Roanoke Valley residents unite across party lines over planned Google data center

              Roanoke Valley residents unite across party lines over planned Google data center

                Why would a conservative Facebook group and left-leaning grassroots organizers join forces? To keep a massive Google data center out of Botetourt County.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 8

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 7

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 7

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 6

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 6

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

                Wrongful death suit filed in crash involving Virginia Tech student, police vehicle

                The lawsuit seeks $3 million from Blacksburg after a police officer struck and killed Virginia Tech graduate student Spencer Forsling in December.

                Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

                Martinsville man charged after trooper finds suspected Molotov cocktails

                A man in Martinsville was arrested after Virginia State Police found suspected Molotov cocktails and explosive materials in his pickup truck on Dupont Road in Henry County. 

                Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

                Whoa, Big Mama! Virginia nonprofit rescues hefty horse from slaughterhouse.

                Big Mama, a Belgian draft horse standing 19.3 hands high, was recently saved from slaughter by Keswick-based nonprofit Colby's Crew Rescue.

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                High heat, low lake levels made for a quiet Fourth at Smith Mountain Lake

                What is usually one of the busiest weekends of the summer for lake officials was ultimately uneventful.

                Nation & World

                Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                Aviation pioneer, Mercury 13 member Wally Funk dies at 87

                She inspired generations of pilots and astronauts through her trailblazing work as a member of NASA’s “Women in Space Program” in the 1960s.

                NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more

                NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more

                * European leaders relieved after transatlantic strains * US leader wooed with 'Trump trillion' in defense spending * Europeans expect upheaval with US troop presence review By Andrew Gray and Lili

                Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

                Trump administration puts plan for Harriet Tubman $20 bill on ice

                By Jasper Ward and David Lawder WASHINGTON, July 7 (Reuters) - The U.S.

                What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

                What's happening at Trump-backed Freedom Fuel gas stations

                The Trump administration-backed project aims to lower "the price at the pump to $3.47 for our 47th President," the White House said.

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                National foundation pays off Reedy family's home mortgage

                National foundation pays off Reedy family's home mortgage

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for July 9

                Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary

                Marion neighborhood hosts Fourth decorating contest for country's 250th anniversary

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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.

                 

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                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.

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                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

                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.

                Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

                Sen. Lucas introduces the budget conference report

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

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                Update: General Assembly approves budget deal

                After months of impasse, and firm lines drawn in sand, a much-delayed state budget agreement sailed through the General Assembly with a compromise on data center taxation suggested months ago by Gov. Abigail Spanberger.

                Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

                Photos: General Assembly budget session on June 22, 2026

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