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Virginia will move to give local and state officials more muscle to say when, where and how new data centers are built, under Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s new data center accountability framework.
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The two coaches, who are forever linked to helping Penn State recover from the Jerry Sandusky scandal, will be on opposing sidelines for the first time Saturday afternoon.
ESPN announced the tipoff times and network designations for the fourth annual SEC/ACC Challenge on Monday morning, and both the Virginia Tech men’s and women’s basketball teams will have late start times at home.
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It was nine months ago that Virginia football fell in the ACC title game at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, and now the No. 25 Hoos will return there for a non-conference clash against West Virginia.
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Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day, while essential county services remain on regular schedules.
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Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day holiday hours. Essential services will maintain regular schedules.
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Nelson County Public Schools hosts its 2nd Annual Special Olympics Feet Meet on Sept. 9, 2026, bringing students together to celebrate inclusion, teamwork and fun.
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