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"Additionally, in another case in which Moore was named defendant, the court found that Nexus subsidiary Libre targeted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees..."
www.wric.com
November 15, 2025 at 2:21 AM
"Additionally, in another case in which Moore was named defendant, the court found that Nexus subsidiary Libre targeted Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees..."
"It’s possible that Appalachian Power customers end up paying site development costs for an SMR that is never built, a point raised by SCC staff during the regulatory proceeding."
Regulators give Appalachian Power green light to incur small modular nuclear reactor site costs
The electric utility has said it is evaluating a location in Campbell County along the James River for a potential SMR but has not decided whether to pursue building one.
cardinalnews.org
November 15, 2025 at 12:44 AM
"It’s possible that Appalachian Power customers end up paying site development costs for an SMR that is never built, a point raised by SCC staff during the regulatory proceeding."
"In a decisive rebuke of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an immigration judge on Wednesday ordered the agency to release a young immigrant held at a Virginia detention center — one day after the same court ordered the release of two brothers..."
Three young immigrants ordered freed as Virginia lawsuit tests ICE detention policy • Virginia Mercury
In a decisive rebuke of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an immigration judge on Wednesday ordered the agency to release a young immigrant held at a Virginia detention center — one day after the s...
virginiamercury.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
"In a decisive rebuke of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, an immigration judge on Wednesday ordered the agency to release a young immigrant held at a Virginia detention center — one day after the same court ordered the release of two brothers..."
"An illegally operated recovery home in Henrico’s West End has been shut down and is now for sale following a 12 On Your Side investigation."
Recovery home in Henrico operating illegally shut down after investigation
The home was purchased and owned by Sobright Living LLC, which was not credentialed by the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
www.12onyourside.com
November 14, 2025 at 6:07 PM
"An illegally operated recovery home in Henrico’s West End has been shut down and is now for sale following a 12 On Your Side investigation."
"For example, the policy explicitly bars “manipulating bid specifications to favor a particular vendor,” “engaging in collusion with contractors or suppliers” and “approving invoices for goods or services not received.”"
Read the Richmond fire department's new anti-corruption policy
As the city’s internal watchdog investigates millions of dollars worth of spending by a former RFD employee, officials announced they had developed a new anti-corruption policy for the department.
richmond.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 PM
"For example, the policy explicitly bars “manipulating bid specifications to favor a particular vendor,” “engaging in collusion with contractors or suppliers” and “approving invoices for goods or services not received.”"
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"Michael Sutphin won the race for Blacksburg mayor by 18 votes, according to results on the state’s election website."
Sutphin elected Blacksburg mayor by 18 votes; Macedo mulls recount
County election officials had to verify more than 2,000 provisional ballots, most of which were cast by voters in precincts heavily populated by Virginia Tech students.
cardinalnews.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:33 PM
"Michael Sutphin won the race for Blacksburg mayor by 18 votes, according to results on the state’s election website."
"Middlesex County Social Services Director Rebecca Morgan confirmed “widespread reports that some clients, for whatever reason, did not get any benefits at all or that the amount didn’t meet 65% of the total.”"
SNAP payments arrive, but some get less than they expected
Needy Virginians began receiving federal food assistance again on Thursday, but not everyone in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program got the 65% of their monthly benefit they had expected.
richmond.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:57 PM
"Middlesex County Social Services Director Rebecca Morgan confirmed “widespread reports that some clients, for whatever reason, did not get any benefits at all or that the amount didn’t meet 65% of the total.”"
"Though, he said he isn’t surprised given VCU’s actions in the 21 years he’s been with the university.
“I’ve seen VCU grow, regress, grow again, and now we’re regressing,” Utsey said."
“I’ve seen VCU grow, regress, grow again, and now we’re regressing,” Utsey said."
VCU changed scholarship for descendants of the enslaved to align with anti-DEI policies
Among the scholarships reviewed by an outside firm was the Gabriel Scholars Program.
www.vpm.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:55 PM
"Though, he said he isn’t surprised given VCU’s actions in the 21 years he’s been with the university.
“I’ve seen VCU grow, regress, grow again, and now we’re regressing,” Utsey said."
“I’ve seen VCU grow, regress, grow again, and now we’re regressing,” Utsey said."
"Fort Worth, Texas-based Elbit Systems of America is a subsidiary of Israel-based Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT), which was founded in 1966."
Defense firm to add 288 jobs at Roanoke County site
Elbit Systems of America, which makes night-vision goggles for the military, will invest $30 million at its facility on Plantation Road.
cardinalnews.org
November 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM
"Fort Worth, Texas-based Elbit Systems of America is a subsidiary of Israel-based Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ:ESLT), which was founded in 1966."
“This is 17 acres where steep slopes, sensitive forests and floodplain features are all located. The development would require significant grading just beside Goose Creek,” PEC Field Representative Emily Johnson said.
Leesburg Area Data Center Eyes Longterm Storage Pilot
A proposal to build a 450,000-square-foot data center just outside of Leesburg is also looking to pilot a long duration energy storage facility that could help reduce the building’s reliance
www.loudounnow.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
“This is 17 acres where steep slopes, sensitive forests and floodplain features are all located. The development would require significant grading just beside Goose Creek,” PEC Field Representative Emily Johnson said.
"Among the ideas included in TCI’s report is the creation of a 10% tax on income over $1 million that would raise an estimated $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2027."
Virginia can raise billions with new taxes on millionaires, report finds
The income of a public school teacher in Virginia is currently taxed at the same rate as the income of millionaire business executives. A new report makes the case for why that needs to change.
vadogwood.com
November 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"Among the ideas included in TCI’s report is the creation of a 10% tax on income over $1 million that would raise an estimated $1.4 billion in fiscal year 2027."
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“We have churches in the Fredericksburg region that have land or large parking lots that they’re not utilizing anymore," Cole said. "They could put up apartments or affordable housing there.”
Virginia legislators offer housing ideas ahead of 2026 session
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is still staying mum on how she’d like to deliver on one of her biggest campaign promises, but her election night speech offered some hints.
www.wvtf.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“We have churches in the Fredericksburg region that have land or large parking lots that they’re not utilizing anymore," Cole said. "They could put up apartments or affordable housing there.”
"We offer these 12 markers as a warning of how much Americans have already lost and how much more we still could lose."
Opinion | Are We Losing Our Democracy?
Donald Trump has wielded power as no previous president has.
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:02 PM
"We offer these 12 markers as a warning of how much Americans have already lost and how much more we still could lose."
"The school board will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposal to raise members’ pay from $3,060 to $25,000 and the chair’s from $5,100 to $27,000."
'If they don't think we deserve it, vote us out': Norfolk School Board considering over 700% salary increase for board members
The school board held a public hearing on Wednesday on a proposal to raise members’ pay from $3,060 to $25,000 and the chair’s from $5,100 to $27,000.
www.13newsnow.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 AM
"The school board will hold a public hearing Wednesday on a proposal to raise members’ pay from $3,060 to $25,000 and the chair’s from $5,100 to $27,000."
"More than 1.7 million pounds of food aid earmarked for Virginia’s seven main food banks was canceled between May and August, according to data obtained by ProPublica."
For Virginia foodbanks, growing demand amidst federal cuts
The Trump administration canceled 94 million pounds of food aid in recent months. Here’s what didn’t make it to Virginia charities.
www.whro.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:57 AM
"More than 1.7 million pounds of food aid earmarked for Virginia’s seven main food banks was canceled between May and August, according to data obtained by ProPublica."
“I think they made an agreement,” said Bob Holsworth, a veteran political analyst in Richmond. “Kaine isn’t up for election, Warner is.”
Kaine stands fast on shutdown deal, but some Democrats 'furious'
There might be an obvious reason why Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Mark Warner differed on a proposed deal to end the government shutdown. Unlike Kaine, Warner is up for
richmond.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:47 AM
“I think they made an agreement,” said Bob Holsworth, a veteran political analyst in Richmond. “Kaine isn’t up for election, Warner is.”
"Within those districts, officials with the city building commissioner’s office will be able to “proactively inspect” rental units for alleged violations of state building code."
City Council creates rental inspection program
The program will allow City Council to establish rental inspection districts — areas where rental units are found to be “blighted or in the process of deteriorating.”
richmond.com
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"Within those districts, officials with the city building commissioner’s office will be able to “proactively inspect” rental units for alleged violations of state building code."
“Grove residents have been carrying a lot of the big share of industrial facilities,” she said. “And we've seen no returns in the form of responsible neighborhood projects, our developments and services.”
James City County data center policy limits water and energy consumption, proximity to homes
The county had already passed regulations in September limiting data centers to industrial districts.
www.whro.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:43 AM
“Grove residents have been carrying a lot of the big share of industrial facilities,” she said. “And we've seen no returns in the form of responsible neighborhood projects, our developments and services.”
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today's unprecedented foreign terror designation of Antifa has resulted in exactly zero (0) cable news segments 👍
November 13, 2025 at 11:55 PM
today's unprecedented foreign terror designation of Antifa has resulted in exactly zero (0) cable news segments 👍
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During the investigation, law enforcement discovered the guard had two other relationships with inmates and conceived a child with one after she turned 18 and had been released.
Bon Air jail guard pleads to sexually assaulting underage inmate but gets no prison time
During the investigation, law enforcement discovered the guard had two other relationships with inmates and conceived a child with one after she turned 18 and had been released.
richmond.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
During the investigation, law enforcement discovered the guard had two other relationships with inmates and conceived a child with one after she turned 18 and had been released.
"Norfolk State University (NSU) just received their largest gift in the institution’s 90-year history.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted the university $50 million to support the university’s mission to transform students’ lives..."
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted the university $50 million to support the university’s mission to transform students’ lives..."
www.wavy.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"Norfolk State University (NSU) just received their largest gift in the institution’s 90-year history.
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted the university $50 million to support the university’s mission to transform students’ lives..."
Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott gifted the university $50 million to support the university’s mission to transform students’ lives..."
“We have churches in the Fredericksburg region that have land or large parking lots that they’re not utilizing anymore," Cole said. "They could put up apartments or affordable housing there.”
Virginia legislators offer housing ideas ahead of 2026 session
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger is still staying mum on how she’d like to deliver on one of her biggest campaign promises, but her election night speech offered some hints.
www.wvtf.org
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“We have churches in the Fredericksburg region that have land or large parking lots that they’re not utilizing anymore," Cole said. "They could put up apartments or affordable housing there.”
"The attorney added some drama to the board of supervisors’ meeting Wednesday afternoon, sending a process server to show up at the start of the meeting to serve notices with the five supervisors and County Administrator Scott Stevens."
Lawsuit filed to stop JCC office center work
A group of James City County taxpayers sued to stop work on the county’s proposed government center until a voter referendum is held.
www.williamsburgwatch.com
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
"The attorney added some drama to the board of supervisors’ meeting Wednesday afternoon, sending a process server to show up at the start of the meeting to serve notices with the five supervisors and County Administrator Scott Stevens."
"The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors election turned out to be a referendum on the data center industry.
Two of the industry’s staunchest critics...handedly defeated challenger Marcus Garcia and incumbent Kevin Marshall, respectively."
Two of the industry’s staunchest critics...handedly defeated challenger Marcus Garcia and incumbent Kevin Marshall, respectively."
Data centers to face stronger opposition after Spotsylvania election results - Fredericksburg Free Press
Challenger David Goosman and incumbent Lori Hayes, who both favor special use permits for data centers in areas zoned Industrial, breezed to victories Tuesday night.
www.fredericksburgfreepress.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:13 PM
"The Spotsylvania County Board of Supervisors election turned out to be a referendum on the data center industry.
Two of the industry’s staunchest critics...handedly defeated challenger Marcus Garcia and incumbent Kevin Marshall, respectively."
Two of the industry’s staunchest critics...handedly defeated challenger Marcus Garcia and incumbent Kevin Marshall, respectively."
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600 traffic citations dismissed after Augusta County deputy didn't properly show badge
600 traffic citations dismissed after Augusta County deputy didn't properly show badge
Sheriff Donald Smith had an estimated 600 traffic citations dismissed this week in Augusta County General District Court.
www.newsleader.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:42 PM
600 traffic citations dismissed after Augusta County deputy didn't properly show badge