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2 former Virginia governors blast Spanberger on data centers
1+ hour, 6+ min ago (512+ words) Two former governors — Democrat Doug Wilder and Republican Jim Gilmore — took what was billed as a look at Virginia’s democratic legacy and decided to attack Gov. Abigail Spanberger as out of touch on data centers. “I’ve not heard the governor…...
Virginia’s economy expected to grow modestly by end of 2026, job losses still expected
5+ hour, 8+ min ago (314+ words) A new report from the University of Virginia’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service says Virginia’s economy is expected to grow modestly through the end of the year. However, job losses are also still expected. “It seems like we hit…...
Virginia overdose deaths continue to drop as Chesapeake offers free Narcan training
38+ min ago (151+ words) CHESAPEAKE, Va. — Overdose deaths across Virginia have dropped about 70% over the last five years, according to officials with the Chesapeake Health Department and they want to keep that trend going, through training and awareness. Health officials are offering free Rapid…...
George Mason University Partners With Oxford-Based TreQ to Bring the First Open-Architecture Quantum Computing System to Virginia
12+ hour, 18+ min ago (757+ words) George Mason University and Oxford-based frontier computing company TreQ announced a groundbreaking partnership to bring open-architecture quantum infrastructure to the Commonwealth of Virginia beginning with the first open-architecture quantum computing system in the state and National Capital Region. Oops, something…...
Financial Education Pioneer, Best-Selling Author Jean Chatzky Headlined Virginia Credit Union’s 2026 Financial Success for Women Summits
5+ hour, 41+ min ago (304+ words) Richmond and Roanoke Events Drew 500 Participants Award-winning journalist, best-selling author, and financial educator Jean Chatzky delivers a keynote address during Virginia Credit Union’s Financial Success for Women Summit. Chatzky, founder of HerMoney and former longtime financial editor for NBC’s Today…...
Back to the barn: Former Virginia Polo player returns to coach
22+ hour, 31+ min ago (410+ words) Parker Pearce, who played on a 2022 national championship University of Virginia club polo team and captained the team in 2023, is returning to Virginia Polo, this time as the coach and general manager. Pearce, manager of the Maryland Polo Club in…...
Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Announces 2026-27 ACC Schedule
18+ hour, 36+ min ago (282+ words) Virginia Tech women's basketball's ACC schedule for the 2026-27 season was publicized Wednesday afternoon, finalizing the full slate for the Hokies' upcoming campaign. In total, the Hokies will play 32 regular-season games, with 11 coming on the road and two neutral-site games in…...
Virginia women’s basketball learns 2026-27 ACC schedule
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (351+ words) Virginia women's basketball now knows its path through ACC play for the 2026-27 season. The Atlantic Coast Conference announced its complete women's basketball conference schedule Wednesday, with the Cavaliers set to play 18 league games — nine at John Paul Jones Arena and…...
Dutch Firm Robin Radar Expands US Counter-Drone Center in Virginia
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (269+ words) Dutch defense technology company Robin Radar Systems has opened a larger operations center in Northern Virginia to support growing US demand for counter-uncrewed aircraft system technology. The facility will serve as the company’s base for working with US government, defense,…...
'Virginia Lost A Legend': Commonwealth's Longest-Serving Sheriff Dies At 73
3+ day, 36+ min ago (662+ words) For generations of Virginians, there was only one Sheriff Steve Draper. Draper, the longtime Martinsville lawman whose 32 years in office made him the longest-serving active sheriff in the Commonwealth, died on Saturday, Aug. 29. His death ended a remarkable run in…...