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Business

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

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

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

  • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

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.

            Virginia bills say credit shouldn't be factor in auto insurance

            Virginia bills say credit shouldn't be factor in auto insurance

              The legislation, Senate Bill 693, says insurance companies can’t refuse to cover drivers or charge different premiums for coverage solely because of an individual’s credit.

              Central Virginia restaurateurs say 'paper cuts' straining everyone

              Central Virginia restaurateurs say 'paper cuts' straining everyone

                "Paper cuts," a steady accumulation of higher costs eroding already-thin margins, are straining all of Charlottesville restaurants, insiders say.

                Local News

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 26

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 25

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 25

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 24

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 24

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 23

                Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 23

                Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                State & Regional

                Charlottesville says reworked Lee statue can — not will — sit in a city park

                Charlottesville says reworked Lee statue can — not will — sit in a city park

                Charlottesville has resolved that any art made from the city's former statue of Robert E. Lee can be displayed in a city park. But that still leaves plenty of questions.

                Baby dies after being left in hot car in Spotsylvania

                Baby dies after being left in hot car in Spotsylvania

                Child, 2 months old, dies in car while mother is on the job in Spotsylvania

                Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

                Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach

                After 40 years, police have made an arrest in the stabbing and rape of Roberta Walls. 

                $1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

                $1.25 million settlement reached in death of Virginia Tech student

                Franklin Zhang died after being struck by a car when he was standing at a bus stop near campus.

                Nation & World

                Big Tobacco comes out on top after FDA shake-up

                Big Tobacco comes out on top after FDA shake-up

                The FDA's new, looser regulation of new vapes and nicotine pouches will potentially unleash hundreds more such products on the market, according to current and former officials.

                US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

                US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting

                The U.S. Justice Department said Saturday's shooting outside the White House showed an urgent need for improved security.

                $18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces' first line of defense

                $18 an hour to stop mass shooters: US workplaces' first line of defense

                In a culture plagued by mass shootings, security guards work the front lines with little fanfare — and often unarmed.

                Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

                Rubio says Iran deal could take days as US launches fresh strikes

                Both sides had indicated progress on a deal that could halt the war and restart shipping through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz.

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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.

                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.

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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

                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.

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                'Stabbed 68 times': Lynchburg man found guilty of murdering ex-girlfriend

                Lynchburg Circuit Court Judge F. Patrick Yeatts found Tony Brown guilty of first-degree and three other felonies on Monday in the stabbing death of his Nicole Rosser, his ex-girlfriend.

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football WR Jahmal Edrine charged with rape, abduction

                Virginia football wide receiver Jahmal Edrine was arrested on Thursday and charged with one count of rape and one count of abduction.

                Politics

                Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

                Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

                Gov. Abigail Spanberger has vetoed a bill that would allow Virginia residents to buy and sell cannabis.

                Virginia students continue to struggle in reading but show signs of recovery

                Virginia students continue to struggle in reading but show signs of recovery

                A report by Harvard, Stanford and Dartmouth researchers highlighted five “districts on the rise" in Virginia: Richmond, Charlottesville, Danville, Roanoke County and Smyth County.

                4 years after UVa shooting, Spanberger tightens gun restrictions on college campuses

                4 years after UVa shooting, Spanberger tightens gun restrictions on college campuses

                Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has signed a bill into law she says closes a loophole in the state code allowing guns on college campuses.

                Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

                Pair of SCC filings could raise Dominion bills by 2%

                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.

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