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How Virginia became the world’s data center capital and how it’s going (Virginia Mercury)  

City Council could weigh referendum to establish new tax to fund school construction (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Former historic Black church tied to Richmond's Civil Rights Movement destroyed by fire (WTVR) 

Va. Supreme Court panel denies request to combine assault weapons ban cases (12 On Your Side) 

Styrofoam food containers now banned at all Virginia restaurants (WHRO) 

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