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- Virginia Veterans Group Provides Military Funeral Honors to Families
A team of veterans in Virginia conducts full military honors ceremonies for families at funerals.
- Alexandria Bakery Employee Sentenced in Hidden Camera Recording Case
Joshua Hombrebueno, a 20-year-old resident of Oxon Hill, Maryland, was sentenced in Alexandria Circuit Court after pleading guilty to charges stemming from hidden camera recordings made at his workplace.
- Willowsford Grant Parent Urges Loudoun Rezoning Delay
Tara Greenwald asked the Loudoun County School Board to delay Plan 280 or retain Willowsford Grant students at Madison's Trust to limit staff cuts and disruption.
- Virginia Bill HB 1238 Draws Support for Local Pet Shop Puppy Sale Rules
Advocates testify that House Bill 1238 would give Virginia localities flexibility to regulate puppy sales in pet shops, following models already used in eight other states including Maryland.
- Caleb Kershner Questions Substation Technology Noise Differences
Loudoun County Supervisor Caleb Kershner initiated a discussion on the relative noise levels associated with gas insulated switchgear substations and air insulated switchgear models.
- Loudoun County Supervisors Proceed With Aspen Substation Following Deliberations
The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors has approved advancing the Aspen Substation project located near Leesburg.
- Laura TeKrony Discusses Compensation Amid State Guidelines
Loudoun County Supervisor Laura TeKrony addressed the compensation structure for board members during a recent meeting.
- Challenges in Military Funeral Honors Include Equipment Costs and Weather Factors
Emil Moldovan presented information regarding the expenses tied to military funeral honors.
- Loudoun School Board Receives Plea on Power Lines Near Campuses
During a public comment period at the Loudoun County School Board meeting the presentation addressed high-voltage power lines planned near school properties.
- Speaker Details Honor Guard Uniform Costs in Virginia Senate Session
A speaker presented information to the Virginia State Senate regarding expenses tied to the Honor Guard program.
- David Reid Responds to Phyllis Randall on Data Center Responsibilities
Virginia Delegate David Reid has published an op-ed that addresses statements made by Loudoun County Chair Phyllis Randall concerning data center development.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Details Transportation Operations and Future Needs
Loudoun County Public Schools operates a transportation department responsible for an average of sixty route changes per day.
- Loudoun County Public Schools Outlines Threat Assessment Enhancements
Loudoun County Public Schools has presented details on plans to introduce a threat assessment coordinator as part of school safety improvements.
- Arlington County Adopts $1.7 Billion Budget Amid Calls for Improved Fiscal Timelines
The Arlington County Board officially adopted a $1.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2027 on April 22, 2026, marking a modest 0.7 percent increase over the previous year.
- Delegate Shin Advances HB 1238 to Strengthen Local Pet Shop Oversight
Virginia lawmaker introduces permissive legislation enabling localities to enact ordinances addressing pet shop animal mistreatment and enforcement gaps.
- Loudoun Supervisor Caleb Kershner Addresses Solar Panel Effects on County Vistas
Loudoun County Supervisor Caleb Kershner addressed the effects of solar panel installations on the county’s scenic vistas during a recent discussion.
- Loudoun County Data Examines Teacher Pay Growth Versus CPI
Loudoun County Public Schools released data comparing teacher average salary growth to Consumer Price Index trends in a recent presentation.
- Virginia Bill Defines State Hiring Preference for Terminated Federal Workers
House Bill 494 clarifies a temporary preference requiring state agencies to hire equally qualified candidates terminated from federal jobs over others until January 21, 2029.
- Citizen Launches PAC at Purcellville Town Council Meeting
A public meeting of the Purcellville Town Council featured a citizen speaker who addressed the suspension of Vice Mayor Ben Nett and related matters.
- Digging into the past: Faculty and student researchers investigate Greek site
The Naxos Quarry Project is an international archaeological project focused on the ancient marble quarries of the Greek island of Naxos, which is famous for its white marble used in architecture and sculpture.
- Loudoun County School Board Mourns Student Lost in Vehicle Tragedy
The Loudoun County School Board opened its January 13, 2026 meeting with condolences and a moment of silence after a student was struck and killed by a vehicle near a school.
- Prince William Supervisors Vote Unanimously to End By-Right Data Center Development
An 8-0 board vote advances Tom Gordy’s 90-day grace framework, shrinks the 2016 overlay, and leaves residential and school setbacks for later Planning Commission action.
- Virginia Subcommittee Advances HB642 on Adult-Use Cannabis Framework
A House subcommittee unanimously advanced a substitute version of HB642 that raises penalties for illegal marijuana sales and revises appointments to the Virginia Cannabis Control Authority board.
- Virginia House Adopts Senate Changes to Bill on Firearms and Domestic Abuse Convictions
Lawmakers advance House Bill 93 with an amendment raising the standard for firearm surrender by convicted domestic abusers to probable cause.
- Teacher of the Year Asks Loudoun Board to Keep Madison's Trust Zones Intact
Colleen Sally tells the Loudoun County School Board that proposed rezoning would displace more than 400 students and 30 staff at the highly ranked Madison's Trust Elementary.
- King George school board settles suit, will allow middle school LGBTQ+ student club
(Illustration by mustafahacalaki/Getty Images) King George County Schools will now allow sixth- to eighth-grade students to form non-curricular clubs, including one supporting LGBTQ+ students, after the school board settled with the families of two students who said the school did not allow them to form the LGBTQ+ club previously, according to a Monday announcement.
- ¡Vamos! Breeze Announces Nonstop Service to Cancún
Twice weekly flights on Mondays and Fridays starting in January 2027 Starting in January, Richmond travelers seeking sun and fun can catch a quick, nonstop flight with Breeze Airways to Cancún, Mexico, where they’ll be greeted by gorgeous white sand beaches, vibrant culture and nightlife, and experiences for everyone.
- Dominion unveils route changes for Valley Link Transmission line
The proposed Valley Link Transmission Line's Route 2 option with variations, which Dominion Energy has shared with nine Virginia counties that the line could cross, if approved.
- Virginia Outdoors Foundation protected 11,000 new acres and awarded nearly $6 million in grants
From family farms and public parks to expanding the Bull Run Mountains Natural Area Preserve, VOF's work in 2025 added to its portfolio of protected open space for future generations.
- Roanoke region remains in emergency drought conditions despite rain in other areas
A map shows the Roanoke region of Virginia in emergency drought conditions in October 2026.
- Dominion Seeks SCC Blessing for Valley Link Affiliates as FERC Weighs 11.4% ROE Incentives
RICHMOND — Dominion Energy is asking Virginia regulators to bless affiliate contracts that would let shell companies carry a
- Virginia localities weigh 1% sales tax for school construction as voters decide on expansion
A view from the front entrance of the renovated Gloucester County High School, which opened in September 2025.
- Bull Run Mountains Preserve inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network
BRMNAP becomes the 14th forest in Virginia to be inducted into the network, and the second in Prince William County.
- Mike Turner Strategy: Require Onsite Microgrids, Green Business Zone With Up to 50% Tax Rebate — Or Keep Building 500 kV Lattices
Ashburn supervisor’s paradigm paper says Loudoun’s grid cannot keep pace; he floats mandatory carbon-net-zero microgrids, SMRs, and a Green Business Development Zone sweetened with rebates against ~$666M in data-center BPPT.
- Virginia House Bill 406 Extends Workers' Comp to Law Enforcement Spouses
Proposed legislation would provide temporary wage replacement for spouses who leave work to care for officers injured in the line of duty.
- 41,085 Declined ICE Detainers Nationwide — Arlington Held Up as Democrat Sanctuary Case Study
House Judiciary: sanctuary jurisdictions declined at least 41,085 ICE detainers Oct. 2022–early 2026 and 17,864 in Trump’s first 12 months back; Arlington’s Democrat Trust Policy is the Virginia deep dive.
- Charlottesville Directs $6.5 Million Toward Homelessness Investments
City Council reviews contingency funds and commits remaining balance to address local homelessness needs.
- Virginia Shield Bill Gains Support to Protect Healthcare Access
Delegate Simon and advocates push the Shield Bill as a key measure to shield Virginia providers and patients amid out-of-state abortion restrictions.
- Charlottesville Council Weighs $4 Million for Emergency Shelter and Housing
Charlottesville City Council considers a resolution authorizing up to $4 million for emergency sheltering services and direct housing initiatives with the Department of Human Services.
- Henrico Advances $304 Million East End Water Main to Cut Reliance on Richmond
Utilities to file 50 percent design next week on a 13-mile western-to-eastern transmission main after the January 2025 Richmond plant failure; construction targeted for 2028–2031.
- Henrico Teachers and Parents Confront School Board Over Sweltering Classrooms and HVAC Failures
Educators describe 85-degree rooms and year-long neglect as parents demand a public daily repair audit; Teacher of the Year ties facilities failures to broader safety and support gaps.
- Richmond Solar Deal for Nearly 40 City Buildings Heads to Full Council Amid $28M Exit-Fee Fight
Government Operations advanced a 25-year Secure Solar proposal with no recommendation after members demanded a fuller risk assessment before the Sept. 28 vote.
- Judge Upholds Caroline County's Eminent Domain for Rappahannock Water Project
A Caroline Circuit Court judge ruled that the county properly exercised eminent domain to acquire 11 acres from farmer Cory Garrett for a Rappahannock River water intake facility.
- Virginia Western redesigns Information Systems Technology specialization to respond to AI impact and forge new pathway to Radford University bachelor’s degree
Virginia Western has revolutionized a two-year programming degree into the Associate of Applied Science in IST: Data Analytics & Programming Solutions degree.
- Virginia health committee considers mandating licensed nurses in every school
A newly proposed legislative measure would require all school districts in Virginia to employ a licensed nurse in every school.
- Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates Together
Mother-Daughter Duo Graduates Together After more than twenty years at Daikin Applied Americas, Army veteran Rachel Sicheri decided she wanted to earn a degree to help advance her career.
- Virginia Committee Reviews Local Option Measure on Pet Shop Puppy Sales
The Counties Cities and Towns Committee examined HB1238, a proposal allowing Virginia localities to set inspection rules for pet shops that sell puppies.
- Data science professor awarded grant to support partnership with Internet Archive, preserve digital history
Alexander Nwala will develop AI models that automatically identify, archive and catalog web resources referenced in U.S. television news in a publicly accessible database.
- Virginia Lawmakers Consider Expanded Privacy Shields for Hate Crime Victims
Delegate Simon advances House Bill 459 to limit public disclosure of hate crime victim identities under existing Virginia privacy frameworks.
- Prince William Votes 8-0 to End By-Right Data Center Development Countywide
Future projects will need special-use permits after supervisors settle on a 90-day grace period and leave residential setbacks for later hearings.