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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.

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

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

    • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The Daily Progress

    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.

      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

        • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

        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

          Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

          Virginia budget leaders reach 'agreement in principle' for deal

          • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

          Virginia budget negotiators are nearing a deal to ensure that the state will have a new two-year spending plan in place on July 1.

          Plans for UVa's new data center project grow in size and cost

          Plans for UVa's new data center project grow in size and cost

            Plans for UVa's new data center at the Fontaine Research Park in Albemarle County now call for a three story structure costing $102 million to construct.

            Sen. Lucas makes opening remarks at meeting of Senate Finance and Appropriations

            Sen. Lucas makes opening remarks at meeting of Senate Finance and Appropriations

              Sen. Lucas makes opening remarks at the June 16, 2026, meeting of Senate Finance and Appropriations

              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.

                    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.

                        Local News

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

                        Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

                        Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 31

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 31

                        Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 30

                        Wytheville neighbors: Obituaries for August 30

                        Read through the obituaries published today in SWVA Today.

                        State & Regional

                        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.

                        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.

                        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

                        Meet 'Castle Breaker,' Iran's missile wreaking havoc in US war

                        Meet 'Castle Breaker,' Iran's missile wreaking havoc in US war

                        Iran has fielded a new generation of ballistic missiles that can evade American air defenses and strike with far greater precision.

                        Are food recalls on the rise? A look at what the data reveals

                        Are food recalls on the rise? A look at what the data reveals

                        Iceberg lettuce. Jalapeños. Alfalfa sprouts. Eggs. Frozen berries. For the past several months, these common grocery foods have all landed on food recall lists.

                        CDs make a comeback, boosting US recorded music revenue

                        CDs make a comeback, boosting US recorded music revenue

                        The jump underscores growing consumer interest in retro music formats, building on the revival of vinyl.

                        Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood

                        Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood

                        A week after the deadly flash floods in Nepal, rescue operations were focused on the ruins of power plants where those trapped in tunnels could have managed to survive.

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                        Chilhowie to consider joining Virginia Main Street program

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                        No mercy: Smyth prosecutor, victim's nephew fight murderer's parole

                        No mercy: Smyth prosecutor, victim's nephew fight murderer's parole

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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

                        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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