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Chesterfield weighs using data center revenue to slash car tax bills 

RPS’ return to school highlights growing pressure on aging buildings 

WATCH: Team Yes: Same-Sex Marriage Amendment 

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Swift Creek Mill Theatre Announces Plan for Future (Style Weekly) 

Apple Wallet adds driver’s licenses and IDs for Virginia residents (Virginia Mercury) 

City tells Richmond homeowner to install industrial-grade plumbing — or lose his water (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Nearly $4,000 donated to Richmond Imagination Library affiliate after Dolly Parton's death (WTVR) 

Still seeking to identify Hurricane Camille victims (CBS19) 

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Report: Virginia highlights groundwater risks east of I-95 

Henrico residents decry county’s Flock Safety cameras 

WATCH: Team No: Same-Sex Marriage Amendment 

Curious Commonwealth 2025: Why does Virginia only have 2 natural lakes? 

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‘I’m frustrated’: Parents confront Kamras over mold at Barack Obama Elementary (The Richmonder) 

Virginia won’t be able to cover federal SNAP, Medicaid funding cuts, governor warns (Cardinal News) 

Virginia's 3rd-8th graders make marginal improvements on SOLs, still below pandemic scores (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Virginia to receive $353 million in landmark Meta child-safety settlement (Virginia Mercury) 

Dolly Parton didn’t just write hits — she created an American songbook (NPR Music) 

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Charlottesville’s partnership with direct-to-housing providers ended 

Chesterfield schools walk back take-home Chromebooks 

WATCH: What is Virginia's Same-Sex Marriage Amendment? 

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Several people injured after crash at GRTC’s Downtown Transfer Station in Richmond (WRIC) “Remember the little guy”: Kaine hears from Virginia farmers as Canada trade fight drives up concern (Virginia Mercury) 

Drone used to smuggle $324K in contraband, drugs into Virginia prison, officials say (WTVR) 

Charlottesville demands plan for stagnant Dewberry property (CvilleRightNow) 

Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80 (WPLN News) 

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Federal judge says Virginia still failing to follow voter restoration order 

Richmond Public Schools holds town hall after Obama Elementary closes for mold 

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Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist (Virginia Mercury) 

Amtrak service to D.C. will stop in Alexandria for 9 days in October (The Richmonder) 

Virginia Beach water tower will get an artistic makeover (Virginian-Pilot)* 

Local blood banks respond to national shortage (WMRA) 

Watch: Fighting pharmacy deserts in Virginia (WDBJ)

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Voters will decide whether to enshrine marriage equality in Virginia 
Google announces $10M to shore up water infrastructure near data centers 

On the agenda: RPS maintenance audit, Powhite Parkway Extension update

WATCH: RVA Considers Immigration "Trust Policy" 

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Students at Northside elementary school get delayed start to school year due to mold in building (The Richmonder) 

General Assembly launches effort to study tax exemptions, consumption tax for data centers (Cardinal News) 

Court battle looms over future of Foxfield Races (CvilleRightNow) 

Goochland planning commission votes against recommending approval of proposed shooting range (WTVR) 

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VPM News Host Lyndon German and BizSense Reporter Jackie Diartolomeo discuss the Richmond region's top business stories starting with a new sports complex coming to Colonial Heights, a lawsuit connected with a Manchester apartment complex and Richmond's Code Refresh effort.

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Democratic National Committee taps Virginia for early 2028 presidential primary⁠ 

How do Virginia agencies use tech to hire workers? 

WATCH: Amending Virginia 

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Records: public housing staffers accused of trading maintenance work for sexual favors (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Ellwood Thompson's parent company acquired by data center owner (The Richmonder) 

VCU suspends fraternity after hazing, assault allegations (WRIC) 

LPD pauses operation of Flock license plate reader cameras (The News & Advance)* 

Intern at Virginia seminary finds original draft of letter by Martin Luther King Jr. (WTOP) 

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Virginia lost $52M on failed child support system project, Spanberger says 

Richmond City Council to discuss immigration ‘trust policy’ 

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Could a Dominion-NextEra marriage be bad news for rooftop solar? (Virginia Center for Investigative Journalism at WHRO) 

Virginia secures $17 million to upgrade rail service and improve transportation infrastructure (Virginia Mercury) 

Assistant state medical examiner fired over false certification letter; murder cases she testified in being questioned (The Virginian-Pilot)* 

Spanberger administration revokes Virginia youth psych facility's license, calls system ‘broken' (WTVR) 

Virginia banned selling location data in July. City Hall is still buying it. (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

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Hanover tour brings history of religious freedom in Virginia to life 

ICYMI: What’s changed in Richmond’s third draft of Code Refresh? 

WATCH: Downtown Mall Tree Overhaul (YouTube) 

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William & Mary under federal investigation for 'race-based' scholarships (WHRO) 

SCC chair won't recuse herself on NextEra-Dominion case (Richmond Times-Dispatch)* 

Federal judge denies hemp entrepreneurs’ request to overturn Virginia’s new THC limit (Virginia Mercury) 

Richmond agreed to pay a tax refund after being sued. The city’s own lawyer struggled to get the money sent (The Richmonder) 

At first meeting since ACLU lawsuit, King George School Board stays mum (Fredericksburg Free Press) 

Colombian community in Virginia sends aid after deadly earthquake (12 On Your Side) 

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