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Business

Carter Bank sold Justice loan portfolio to Omni parent company

Carter Bank sold Justice loan portfolio to Omni parent company

  • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

Carter Bankshares Inc. has sold a large portfolio of nonperforming loans tied to businesses controlled by U.S. Sen. Jim Justice and his family to a subsidiary of Omni Hotels & Resorts’ parent company, according to newly available filings and records.

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

Spanberger vetoes Fairfax casino bill

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The first veto from Gov. Abigail Spanberger killed a top priority effort from Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D- Fairfax, to authorize a casino in Northern Virginia’s Tysons Corner.

While rural clinics close, one New River Valley health center is growing

While rural clinics close, one New River Valley health center is growing

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

Sen. Tim Kaine visited the Community Health Center of the New River Valley on Monday as the clinic prepares to expand at a time when rural health providers across Virginia are closing clinics and cutting services.

Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

  • DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Tens of thousands of Virginians have dropped Obamacare coverage after costs soared, and tens of thousands more could do so in the next few days.

Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

Data centers now on defensive after Virginia court ruling, budget fight

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Former Sen. Chap Petersen, D-Fairfax, says the data center industry is in retreat after the Virginia Court of Appeals threw out rezoning decisions for the Prince William Digital Gateway this week.

One of Virginia's oldest wineries is entering a new era

One of Virginia's oldest wineries is entering a new era

  • JOANA SULEIMAN The Daily Progress

Barboursville Vineyards in Orange County, Virginia's second-largest winery and one of its oldest, is to be sold to a group of private investors. 

Va. Tech robots could join construction crews — and leave inspectors at home

Va. Tech robots could join construction crews — and leave inspectors at home

  • ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times

Robots could soon walk construction sites, catching mistakes and changing how inspections are done. How will that impact the humans currently doing that work?

Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

    One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

    Data center tax break repeal 'hit a nerve' in rural Virginia

    Data center tax break repeal 'hit a nerve' in rural Virginia

      Local governments from Petersburg to the North Carolina line are quietly wondering whether Virginia is about to shut the door on data centers and the economic benefits their localities need.

      5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

      5 things to know about legalizing marijuana in Virginia

        Spanberger has until April 13 to sign the bill, veto it or propose amendments.

        Roanoke airport accepting donations for TSA as partial shutdown continues

        Roanoke airport accepting donations for TSA as partial shutdown continues

          Roanoke's airport has not seen long lines or wait times, but passengers taking early flights and checking luggage are still advised to arrive 2 hours early.

          BIG $: Virginia reports casino revenues topped record $95 million in February

          BIG $: Virginia reports casino revenues topped record $95 million in February

            Virginia reported single-month records of $95.15 million in adjusted gaming revenues and over $17 million in gaming taxes in February.

            With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

            With data center eyeing Southside Virginia, foundation backs controversial tax exemption

              State lawmakers are wrangling over a plan that could end the data center retail sales and use tax exemption.

              Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

              Virginia revenue growing more slowly with new budget still a work in progress

                As the legislature faces potential overtime or a special session to work out a new two-year budget, state revenue collections grew more slowly due in part to a softening labor market.

                Local News

                A1 Minute! April 13, 2026: Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

                A1 Minute! April 13, 2026: Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

                Times-Dispatch wins 52 awards at VPAs; Human composting in Virginia; Flying Squirrels flying start

                A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

                A1 Minute April 9, 2026: Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

                Spanberger signs off on $191 million grant for AstraZeneca

                Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

                Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

                Salvation Army Center of Hope to create pathway to stability | 8@4

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                Southeast Nebraska neighbors: Obituaries for April 9

                Read through the obituaries published today in The Lincoln Journal Star.

                State & Regional

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.

                Virginia tax revenues remain strong, despite economic headwinds

                Virginia tax revenues remain strong, despite economic headwinds

                State revenues exceeded the current budget forecast by more than $708 million in the first nine months of the fiscal year, with three more months to go to ensure enough money to pay for spending in the budget by June 30. 

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Late Monday, she proposed amending the language to put greater focus on consumer and product safety and to ensure vape shops that illegally sell cannabis face tough punishments.

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Governors can sign bills into law, suggest amendments or veto bills. The General Assembly returns on April 22 to consider any amendments or try to overturn vetoes.

                Nation & World

                AP top stories April 14

                AP top stories April 14

                Here's the latest for Tuesday, April 14th: Israeli and Lebanese delegations meet in Washington; IMF unveils global growth and inflation reports; Prince Harry and wife Meghan visit Australia; Rapper Offset returns to stage days after shooting.

                Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

                Grocery prices rise, but these staples are getting cheaper

                Overall, while 11 of the 25 common grocery staples fell in price in the last two years, the food items that climbed offset those savings, the analysis showed

                Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

                Trump family deal spree could open door for future presidents to profit from office

                For the Trump family, business is booming. Whereas the Trump Organization didn’t do a single deal overseas in Donald Trump’s first term, it did eight in the past year.

                Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

                Iran war's global energy crisis sharpens China's advantage in clean tech

                Analysts say this fundamental shift will likely persist even if the Iran war ends and may ultimately strengthen China's global influence.

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                Spanberger signs bills that tighten controls on guns

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE

                Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE

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                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Shopping

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Candy prices are up. Here’s why, and how to save on Halloween

                Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now. 

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Crime

                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. 

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Rocky Mount man charged with killing his brother

                Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.

                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.

                Ferrum College wants former coach's discrimination lawsuit dismissed

                Ferrum College wants former coach's discrimination lawsuit dismissed

                Chardonnay Hope claims she was treated more harshly than male coaches for the same conduct.

                Politics

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Virginia Democrats spar with governor over money to pay looming bills

                Big bills are coming due in Virginia from steep federal cuts in funding for Medicaid and food assistance, as well as higher health insurance costs for state employees.

                Virginia tax revenues remain strong, despite economic headwinds

                Virginia tax revenues remain strong, despite economic headwinds

                State revenues exceeded the current budget forecast by more than $708 million in the first nine months of the fiscal year, with three more months to go to ensure enough money to pay for spending in the budget by June 30. 

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Spanberger proposes delaying legal cannabis market in Virginia

                Late Monday, she proposed amending the language to put greater focus on consumer and product safety and to ensure vape shops that illegally sell cannabis face tough punishments.

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Marijuana sales, sick leave bills amended | Recap of Virginia's legislation deadline

                Governors can sign bills into law, suggest amendments or veto bills. The General Assembly returns on April 22 to consider any amendments or try to overturn vetoes.

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