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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

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

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

  • 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.

Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

  • HAWES SPENCER The Daily Progress

Greene County has accepted a six-figure sum from the Department of Homeland Security, even as questions remain about an immigrant roundup there just weeks ago.

Was Unite the Right an inside job? Even White nationalist orgs aren't fully convinced.

Was Unite the Right an inside job? Even White nationalist orgs aren't fully convinced.

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress

The Trump DOJ's decision to suggest Unite the Right was a false flag operation has left those on both sides of the violence in 2017 with questions.

Photos: Spanberger signs employee childcare assistance bill

Photos: Spanberger signs employee childcare assistance bill

    Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

    Spanberger vetoes cannabis market, delaying legalization another year

    • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

    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.

          Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

          Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades

            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.

            FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

            FBI searching Portsmouth office of state Sen. Louise Lucas

              The FBI is executing a search warrant in Portsmouth, where Hampton Roads television stations are showing FBI agents at a building housing offices of state Sen. Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth.

              Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

              Redistricting before Va. Supreme Court: Sides disagree over definition of an election

                Monday's arguments largely focused on two key issues: early voting and the scope of October's special session.

                Richmond judge dismisses Republican bid to block new maps

                Richmond judge dismisses Republican bid to block new maps

                  On the eve of a closely watched Virginia Supreme Court hearing on redistricting, a Richmond judge dismissed a Republican bid to block Virginia from using new congressional maps.

                  Local News

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

                  Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 30

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 30

                  Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                  A1 Minute! May 29, 2026: Virginia names Cassese new men's lacrosse coach | A1 Minute

                  A1 Minute! May 29, 2026: Virginia names Cassese new men's lacrosse coach | A1 Minute

                  A1 Minute! May 29, 2026: Virginia names Cassese new men's lacrosse coach | A1 Minute

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 29

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for May 29

                  Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                  State & Regional

                  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.

                  Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                  Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                  There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                  Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

                  Driver in fatal I-95 bus crash faces more felony charges

                  A grand jury added three involuntary manslaughter charges against the driver in Friday’s deadly I-95 bus crash in Stafford County.

                  Nation & World

                  Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

                  Takeaways from the primary elections in California, Iowa and elsewhere

                  Six states, ranging from California to New Jersey, held primaries on Tuesday night. Here are some of our other takeaways so far.

                  New World screwworm threat continues as USDA, Texas tries to stop it

                  New World screwworm threat continues as USDA, Texas tries to stop it

                  A parasitic fly that was eradicated from the United States in the 1960s has been slowly creeping back after being detected within 25 miles of the Texas-Mexico border.

                  Jill On Money: Ask Jill

                  Jill On Money: Ask Jill

                  Time for another Q&A column! If you have a question, send an email to: askjill@jillonmoney.com.

                  Hear Zach Lahn speak after Republican gubernatorial primary win

                  Hear Zach Lahn speak after Republican gubernatorial primary win

                  GOP gubernatorial candidate Zach Lahn speaks to his supporters during an election night watch party on June 2, 2026, in West Des Moines.

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                  Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

                  Smyth's top prosecutor launches Junior Commonwealth's Attorney Program

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

                  Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for June 3

                  Update: Police ID victims, driver in deadly I-95 bus crash

                  Update: Police ID victims, driver in deadly I-95 bus crash

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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

                  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.

                  '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.

                  Politics

                  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.

                  Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                  Cannabis sales could come in state budget, bill sponsors say

                  There’s still a path forward for a retail marijuana market that could include Virginia’s budget, say the sponsors of the vetoed bills, who are members of General Assembly budget-writing committees.

                  Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

                  Questions linger over Greene immigration roundup as county accepts more funds

                  Greene County has accepted a six-figure sum from the Department of Homeland Security, even as questions remain about an immigrant roundup there just weeks ago.

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