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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 June 16

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 15

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 15

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Photos: Ships travel up the James River for SailFest Richmond

                Photos: Ships travel up the James River for SailFest Richmond

                Times-Dispatch photographer Mike Kropf traveled aboard Schooner Virginia as it and several other ships made their way up the James River from Norfolk to Richmond SailFest. Read more in Sunday's paper.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 14

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 14

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Speaker Scott says Sen. Lucas has sparked 'civil war' among Democrats over budget

                Speaker Scott says Sen. Lucas has sparked 'civil war' among Democrats over budget

                Scott blamed the budget crisis on Lucas for allegedly refusing to negotiate over the Senate's proposed repeal of a state sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment.

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

                Martha Washington went to war in winter camps

                Martha Washington went to war in winter camps

                The future first, First Lady chose to care for the soldiers every winter of the war.

                George Washington arrived in uniform before Congress chose him to lead

                George Washington arrived in uniform before Congress chose him to lead

                He claimed he didn’t want the job, so why did he wear his military uniform on the day of the vote?

                Nation & World

                America250 time capsule has items from every state. What's inside?

                America250 time capsule has items from every state. What's inside?

                "America's Time Capsule" has been officially sealed in commemoration of the United States' 250th birthday.

                'Unsurvivable': 8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California

                'Unsurvivable': 8 dead after Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California

                Eight people are presumed dead after a United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress "crashed and burst into flames" shortly after takeoff Monday, June 15, in California, military officials said.

                No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz?

                No toll but ‘maritime service fees’ for Strait of Hormuz?

                Shipping remains virtually at a standstill through the Strait of Hormuz, according to tracking platforms. That's despite US President Donald Trump's claim that crossings were resuming under his deal to end the war with Iran. Meanwhile a row is emerging over Iran's plan to charge levies on shipping.

                Best- & Worst-Run Cities in America (2026)

                The past year has been a real test of how effectively local governments are being run. City leaders have faced a range of challenges, from economic pressures such as high

                inflation

                to ongoing public safety concerns, including more than 400 reported

                mass shootings

                in 2025, keeping gun violence at the center of national debate.

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                Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award

                Marion Senior High grad claims top state art award

                Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty

                Communities rally to support officer injured in the line of duty

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 16

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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.

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                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Powerhouse partnership: Big Auto Injury Attorneys, The Popok Firm and ‘Legal AF’ podcast by MeidasTouch Network unite for justice

                Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                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

                Speaker Scott says Sen. Lucas has sparked 'civil war' among Democrats over budget

                Speaker Scott says Sen. Lucas has sparked 'civil war' among Democrats over budget

                Scott blamed the budget crisis on Lucas for allegedly refusing to negotiate over the Senate's proposed repeal of a state sales and use tax exemption for data center equipment.

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

                Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                Virginians are 'buying the living daylights' out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns

                In May, Virginia recorded 75,376 background checks — more than double the total from the same month last year. 

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                Warner: Data centers need to pay their way

                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.

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