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Regional Politics

Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

On Monday, Spanberger elevated Vincent Maiden as director of the Virginia Department of Energy.

Democrats move Va. up to 6th state for presidential primary

Democrats move Va. up to 6th state for presidential primary

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia voters won't have to wait until Super Tuesday to pick a Democratic presidential candidate in 2028. 

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 proposes link of data center tax break to environment

    Warner proposes link of data center tax break to environment

    • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

    U.S. Sen. Mark Warner introduced a package of legislation on Tuesday to more tightly regulate the use of artificial intelligence, including requirements for the data centers essential to the fast-growing technology. 

    Virginia's sexual and domestic violence agencies are struggling to meet demand

    Virginia's sexual and domestic violence agencies are struggling to meet demand

    • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Last year, 664 requests for emergency shelter from domestic violence survivors went unmet because programs either did not have enough room or funding. 

    Senator: ‘Turning a blind eye to the dire situation’ at Danville shelter ‘has come to an end’

    Senator: ‘Turning a blind eye to the dire situation’ at Danville shelter ‘has come to an end’

    • CHARLES WILBORN Danville Register & Bee

    A state senator is a few weeks away from releasing a report on the Danville Area Humane Society after poring over thousands of documents, which show what he calls disappointing and "completely unacceptable" findings.

    Virginia lawmakers weigh ending state’s off-year elections

    Virginia lawmakers weigh ending state’s off-year elections

    • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

    The hope is that not having elections every year would increase voter turnout. 

    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. 

      Virginia ends year with extra $936 million for state budget

      Virginia ends year with extra $936 million for state budget

        Virginia has nearly $1 billion more to spend in the new two-year budget than expected, as state tax collections rose $350 million higher than was forecast just six weeks ago.

        New state budget helps 200,000 Virginians afford health insurance

        New state budget helps 200,000 Virginians afford health insurance

          The long and hard fight over a new state budget is proving its worth by extending a lifeline to 200,000 Virginians who either have lost their health insurance coverage or are struggling to keep it.

          Judges refuse to combine Virginia assault weapons ban lawsuits

          Judges refuse to combine Virginia assault weapons ban lawsuits

            A three-judge panel in Charlottesville decided Monday that the individual lawsuits against Virginia's new assault weapons ban will not be combined into a single case.

            Virginia gun buyers set all-time record on background checks

            Virginia gun buyers set all-time record on background checks

              As Virginians raced to buy firearms before the state's assault weapons ban took effect, they drove firearm background checks to the highest monthly number ever recorded in the commonwealth.

              Va. makes more history with James Monroe's Oak Hill becoming a state park

              Va. makes more history with James Monroe's Oak Hill becoming a state park

                The General Assembly voted on Monday to accept the 1,250-acre Loudoun County estate of President James Monroe as a state park, ending a long preservation effort.

                DOJ sues Va. over 'assault weapon' ban as gun shops turn away customers

                DOJ sues Va. over 'assault weapon' ban as gun shops turn away customers

                  U.S. attorneys argue the firearms that fall under the ban — like AR-15s — are among the most commonly owned rifles in the United States and are protected under the Second Amendment.

                  Local News

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 30

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 30

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 29

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 29

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 28

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 28

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 27

                  Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for July 27

                  Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                  State & Regional

                  Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

                  Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

                  On Monday, Spanberger elevated Vincent Maiden as director of the Virginia Department of Energy.

                  VDH reports Virginia cyclosporiasis cases up to 126

                  VDH reports Virginia cyclosporiasis cases up to 126

                  In 2025, the VDH received 116 reported cases of cyclosporiasis compared to only 35 in 2021.

                  Hotel Roanoke still working toward potential sale

                  Hotel Roanoke still working toward potential sale

                  The hotel was built by Norfolk and Western Railway in the 1880s, closed in 1989 and reopened with a conference center in 1995.

                  Democrats move Va. up to 6th state for presidential primary

                  Democrats move Va. up to 6th state for presidential primary

                  Virginia voters won't have to wait until Super Tuesday to pick a Democratic presidential candidate in 2028. 

                  Nation & World

                  4 things Fauci's diary reveals about COVID, Trump and fame

                  4 things Fauci's diary reveals about COVID, Trump and fame

                  The pages give insights into Fauci’s thoughts on everything from COVID-19’s origins and the ensuing public health responses to his contentious relationship with Trump and Fauci’s own celebrity.

                  Federal Reserve holds rates steady; three members dissent

                  Federal Reserve holds rates steady; three members dissent

                  The decision to leave the benchmark interest rate in the 3.50% to 3.75% range drew dissents from three of the 12 policymakers, who "preferred" a quarter-percentage-point hike.

                  Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to answer at Rand Paul hearing

                  Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to answer at Rand Paul hearing

                  WASHINGTON — Anthony Fauci, the former top U.S. infectious disease expert, declined to answer questions at a Senate hearing Wednesday, invoking his constitutional right against self-incrimination and accusing Republican Sen. Rand Paul of an "unhinged" campaign to see him imprisoned.

                  Senate confirms Trump nominee Jay Clayton as US spy chief

                  Senate confirms Trump nominee Jay Clayton as US spy chief

                  Clayton has no intelligence background and, during his confirmation hearing, he refused to acknowledge Trump lost the 2020 presidential election.

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                  Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                  Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                  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

                  Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                  Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                  Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                  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...

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                  CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

                  Provided content. Four decades of medical advances have reshaped cerebral palsy outcomes, yet public perception lags behind the data. Here's what changed. 

                   

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                  Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                  Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                  Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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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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                  Content by Big Auto Injury Attorneys. Learn more about MeidasTouch Network’s “Legal AF” podcast's new partnership with Big Auto Injury Attorneys and The Popok Law Firm.

                  Crime

                  After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

                  After vehicle chase, Franklin County deputies arrest man for felonies

                  A Rocky Mount man is charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors after allegedly threatening to shoot someone and then leading police on a chase.

                  18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing

                  18-year-old Rocky Mount woman arrested after fatal stabbing

                  A Rocky Mount woman was arrested in connection to a homicide that occurred early Tuesday morning. 

                  After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time

                  After impersonating police to confront Rocky Mount mayor, man gets jail time

                  The case stems from a incident that took place between Patterson and staff at the Raine and Perdue law firm in Rocky Mount in April.

                  Vito's new vest: Franklin County K9 getting bulletproof body armor

                  Vito's new vest: Franklin County K9 getting bulletproof body armor

                  A Franklin County Sheriff's Office K9 will soon receive a bulletproof and stab-proof protective vest thanks to a charitable donation.

                  Politics

                  Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

                  Veteran state environmental expert to lead Va. energy office

                  On Monday, Spanberger elevated Vincent Maiden as director of the Virginia Department of Energy.

                  Franklin County adds 1% sales tax to the ballot this November

                  Franklin County adds 1% sales tax to the ballot this November

                  Franklin County is one of several Virginia localities that will be putting an additional 1% sales tax on the ballot this November. 

                  Complaint filed against Franklin County leaders

                  Complaint filed against Franklin County leaders

                  Three Franklin County residents allege county officials have violated state open meeting and conflict of interest laws.

                  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.

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