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Gas rates rising faster than inflation in Richmond 

Petersburg’s first casino is set to open early next year — in a tent 

Demand grows at Virginia food banks amidst federal cuts 

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Immigration attorney: Hampton Roads likely next target for immigration agents, already in Raleigh area (WAVY) 
DEI cuts at Virginia Tech total more than $8 million (Cardinal News)  
Democrats brace for quick special election in deep-blue Senate District 15 (Virginia Mercury) Spanberger hears state budget challenges at House retreat (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 
Skyline Drive, Appalachian Trail reopen after Shenandoah wildfire mostly contained (The Daily Progress)* 

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