It's worth visiting this history-packed city data center site applicants would have to perform and submit site assessments to examine the noise impact on residents and schools located within 500 feet of the property It would also allow local governments to require site assessments from applicants to examine the effect of the data center on water and agricultural resources Del. Josh Thomas (D-Prince William County), introduced HB1601 which he designated as Virginia’s first data center reform bill “It’s incredibly disappointing to see Governor Youngkin ignore our community’s concerns in favor of rapid unconstrained data center development that threatens our homes and schools and our way of life,” Thomas said in a statement In his explanation for the veto Youngkin said the bill limits local discretion and creates unnecessary red tape the legislation imposes a one-size-fits-all approach on communities that are best positioned to make their own decisions,” Youngkin wrote Rapid growth of cloud computing and artificial intelligence has caused demand for data centers to balloon in recent years Northern Virginia alone houses more than 300 data centers in the area’s westernmost counties Thomas said he’s going to continue to fight for the issue “Today is not the end – it’s only the beginning we succeeded in bringing a bipartisan majority of Virginia legislators together to pass real data center reform and that is a victory we can build on in the future I remain wholly committed to fighting for western Prince William County on this issue,” Thomas said Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up here This website is not intended for users located within the European Economic Area Grace Newton is an Associate Producer at WTOP She also works as an associate producer for NPR Newscast Grace was born and raised in North Carolina but has lived in D.C Grace graduated from American University with a bachelor’s degree in journalism and minor in art history in 2022 2025; more at vaprojectpipeline.virginia.gov STAUNTON – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in partnership with the City of Harrisonburg is seeking feedback on a transportation study assessing potential solutions on Route 42 (Virginia Avenue) between Gay Street and the Harrisonburg city limit This study will focus on identifying measures to encourage lower speeds The study will evaluate alternatives to preserve throughput on the two-lane segment from Gay Street to Edom Road identified in the Harrisonburg Rockingham Metropolitan Planning Organization 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan as being over capacity in the future The corridor also has barriers to use for people biking and walking to destinations such as nearby activity centers and the transit connections used for travel throughout the city and beyond VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more and take an online survey which is available May 5-19 Community input received through this survey will help the study team identify existing issues along the study corridor and develop recommendations for potential improvements that will be evaluated and presented during the next phase of the study which will include another opportunity for public comment The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available at https://publicinput.com/st-25-01. Comments can also be sent to brad.reed@vdot.virginia.gov or to Brad Reed Virginia Department of Transportation Staunton District VDOT and Harrisonburg Public Works will host an open house for the study on Tuesday There will be two location/timeframe options to attend where the community may share their experiences thoughts and questions related to traveling the area The open house location/time options include: as well as regional and local funding sources The VDOT Staunton District is on Facebook and X (Twitter). Follow VDOT statewide accounts on Facebook, Flickr, and YouTube The VDOT Web page is located at https://www.vdot.virginia.gov/ The VDOT Staunton District serves Frederick Please note that this file is not ADA compliant Flora Hawk and Jonathan Michie star in the world premiere of Damien Geter’s Loving v Virginia Opera is marking its golden anniversary season in the best way possible which divides its time among three Virginia cities is performing the world premiere of an opera it co-commissioned with the Richmond Symphony As heard during the Sunday matinee at the GMU Center for the Arts in Fairfax this full-length work proved to be one of the most successful new operas of the decade The title refers to a landmark case in the civil rights movement decided unanimously by Earl Warren’s Supreme Court in 1967 striking down Virginia’s state law banning interracial marriage were arrested and jailed by the sheriff in Caroline County but the judge in the case suspended the sentence if they left Virginia who moved temporarily to the District of Columbia Jessica Murphy Moo crafted a libretto that includes all of the relevant points of the story while humanizing the characters and allowing moments of emotional expansion Contrary to the approach of many contemporary composers and librettists opera just does not work quite the same way as spoken theater Music and non-recitative singing need to be given the upper hand something that Murphy Moo’s libretto helped make possible Loving is the second opera for Damien Geter, the Virginia-born composer who is also an operatic baritone and interim music director of Portland Opera. Geter’s major oratorio An African American Requiem, performed by Choral Arts Society of Washington in 2022 demonstrated both his dramatic acumen and his skill in writing for voices Geter has woven music in vernacular styles—blues and spirituals—into this score yet in ways that felt organic and logical with a lyric soprano featuring exceptional tonal clarity “The House Called Love,” sung to her daughter Peggy with occasional weakness toward the top of the range a working man who enjoyed fixing and racing cars unaccompanied passage after they accepted the condition of leaving Virginia to avoid going to jail for a year Mezzo-soprano Melody Wilson, heard in 2023 with Washington Concert Opera especially the emotional moment after she visited her daughter in jail (“My child Contralto Alissa Anderson gave an equally strong impression in the smaller role of Richard’s mother in the duet with Richard “You tripped a wire Phillip Bullock lent his polished baritone sound to the dignified role of Mildred’s father while mezzo-soprano Tesia Kwarteng made a sassy Annette Tenor Adam Richardson relished the dual villain roles of Sheriff Brooks and Judge Bazile nasal voice to the visible face of justice applied unjustly All three of these singers are former Herndon Foundation Emerging Artists with Virginia Opera provided some comic relief as Bernard Cohen surpassed in vocal power by tenor Christian Sanders as his partner The Virginia Opera chorus played crucial parts throughout the evening with excellent intonation and ensemble unity especially the male quartet that taunted Richard while he shared a prison cell with them Presiding over the pit was Virginia Opera’s talented music director His confident beat and careful coordination came across in the cohesion of vocal and instrumental forces Guitar and drum kit added some distinctive sounds Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves-Montgomery, who sang the previous evening on the other side of the Potomac put on her opera director hat to direct a savvy giving the story some personal resonance.) Minimal sets suggested the family’s home with furniture pieces and a roll-on door and court buildings with a set of riser-like steps (scenic design by Mikiko Suzuki MacAdams) Jessica Jahn’s costumes effectively evoked the 1950s and 60s Geter’s score alternated between neo-romantic lush harmony and scoring and the pulsating rhythms of minimalism mainly for transitions and active choral scenes Geter chose to represent the impersonal machine of the law with a smaller semi-chorus reciting legal cases and statues in a unison or octave monotone Graves heightened the effect of this musical choice by having the singers in that role wear gray masks that obscured their faces When these robotic chorus members switched from chanting the old racist Virginia Code to the language of the Supreme Court ruling it became a powerful symbol of hope for the future Asked toward the opera’s end how she felt about the Supreme Court victory “I feel free,” which rightly got its own round of applause Loving v. Virginia runs through May 11, only in Richmond. vaopera.org XHTML: You can use these tags: <a href="" title=""> <abbr title=""> <acronym title=""> <b> <blockquote cite=""> <cite> <code> <del datetime=""> <em> <i> <q cite=""> <s> <strike> <strong> Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Subscribe via RSS The new simulator offers a high-tech practice space for the VSU community while introducing students to the growing golf industry Virginia State University is proud to announce the addition of a new golf simulator donated by the Professional Golfers' Association of America (PGA) A second simulator was awarded through the University's participation in the White House HBCU Golf Consortium a national initiative to increase diversity in the golf industry and expose students to unique professional opportunities located in the VSU Fitness/Wellness Center inside Daniel Gymnasium features two state-of-the-art simulator bays and a putting green "We are very excited about this new golf simulator and how it will benefit not only our student-athletes but the broader Virginia State University community," said Rodney Hall Deputy Chief of Staff and a leader of the initiative "It will allow us to introduce more students to the game of golf and spark interest in a global industry." The University held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday Virginia State University1 Hayden Dr.Virginia State University, VA 23806804-524-5000 Editor's Note: On Monday, May 5, two of the victims were identified as high school students from the Tulsa, Oklahoma, area. You can read more here The Kansas Highway Patrol and Franklin County Sheriff’s Office responded to a fatality crash Sunday just east of U.S KHP said two vehicles collided head-on and were engulfed in flames and one person was transported to an area hospital with critical injuries The two-lane highway was closed for several hours The investigation into the crash remains ongoing This is a developing story and will be updated as information becomes available Report a typo CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (CVILLE RIGHT NOW) – Virginia’s standing as one of the top states in the nation for patient safety in hospital settings has again been affirmed in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade rankings A Virginia Hospital and Healthcare Association release notes the Commonwealth is a top five state in the Spring 2025 state rankings that are based on the share of hospitals in each state that earn “A” grades 47.1% of Virginia hospitals received an “A” grade The area hospitals with “A” grades are the UVA Culpeper and Prince William Medical Centers and Augusta Health.adButlerLazyLoad("823412293701842966",100,["688449","688449","688449"],"177030"); UVA Medical Center on Lee Street, Sentara Martha Jefferson, and Sentara RMH get “B” grades. Click here for the Leapfrog data Jay Hart is a news reporter with CvilleRightNow.com Reach him by email at jhart@charlottesvilleradiogroup.com or call 434-977-6397 UVA Alert Monday morning from self-inflicted gunshot incident The Nelson County Sheriff and The AWARE Foundation of Virginia asking help finding a missing Nelson County teen Governor Youngkin took final actions to complete the legislative session for 2025 in the General Assembly City Council Monday night considers a grant program to assist low- and moderate-income people whose home ownership in the city may be in jeopardy due to financial stress associated with costs owning that home Virginia’s standing as one of the top states in the nation for patient safety in hospital settings has again been affirmed in the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade rankings Be sure you have your GPS enabled and try again The Trump administration turned the offshore wind industry on its head last month when it slapped a stop-work order on New York’s Empire Wind 1 project. The move launched local protests, and Empire’s developer is considering a lawsuit But the dream of offshore wind is still alive — for now — in the warm waters off Virginia’s coast Dominion Energy resumed turbine installation at sunrise on Thursday last week after the end of a federally mandated seasonal hiatus to protect migrating whales The renewed construction marked the start of the second installation phase for a project that company executives said is 55% complete but we’ve been through a thorough permitting process,” G.T a director of offshore wind at Dominion Energy told Canary Media on Wednesday at an annual industry meeting hosted by the Oceantic Network “We feel reasonably sound that we are just going to continue keeping our head down the project hasn’t drawn President Donald Trump’s ire But the company is wasting no time completing it Finishing CVOW on schedule was a major theme of Dominion’s earnings call on Thursday “This project is consistent with the goal of securing American energy dominance,” said Bob Blue echoing rhetoric voiced by Trump. Blue reported that CVOW is “months away from first delivery of electricity to customers in early 2026” and on schedule for full completion by the end of next year. Much of CVOW’s success stems from the fact that it has garnered bipartisan support said Blue: “It’s difficult to fully assess the impact tariffs may have to the project’s final cost.” The company estimates the project’s costs could rise about $120 million by the end of June due to tariffs the company could lose $500 million if tariffs remain in place until the end of 2026 everything is very slow … not just offshore wind,” said Justin Slater He believes the vessel builders that serve offshore wind and passenger ferrying could feel the impact of tariffs very soon That the Trump administration’s animosity toward wind is taking a toll on the sector was clear at last week’s industry meeting in Virginia Beach “A lot of people are holding their breath right now,” said Gordon Videll a co-op of fishermen that provide vessel services to wind developers The company could lose millions of dollars if Empire Wind’s developer Equinor can’t continue construction But the Virginia project ramping back up feels like a bright spot © 2025 West Virginia University Athletics Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here The partnership will pioneer a new model that bridges research education and operational excellence in the field of public safety one of the nation’s top public universities to strengthen public safety through research The partnership specifically connects Lexipol and UVA’s Center for Public Safety and Justice (“the Center”) In leveraging Lexipol’s operational expertise and widespread industry relationships and the University of Virginia’s academic rigor this alliance will drive meaningful improvements in leadership wellness and risk management across law enforcement and other areas of public safety Key to the partnership: bringing together law enforcement experts risk management experts and academic stakeholders to provide insights into emerging trends and inform the direction of future research studies and risk mitigation initiatives “This is a visionary alliance that reflects our shared commitment to elevating public safety practices through data-informed innovation,” said Lexipol CEO Bill Nunan we can create pathways for the development of tomorrow’s public safety leaders.” The Center and Lexipol will primarily work together in three key areas: “This collaboration reflects our shared belief that strong communities start with strong public safety institutions,” said Marvin “Ben” Haiman we're demonstrating the impact of the combination of academic insights field knowledge and deep industry expertise to advance the public safety profession.” About UVA Center for Public Safety and JusticeUVA’s Center for Public Safety and Justice connects research education and partnerships that advance effective responses to public safety challenges The Center aspires to build a trusted network of professionals dedicated to creating safer communities through excellence The Center’s mission is to challenge future public safety leaders and key stakeholders to improve public service and strengthen community wellbeing in a rapidly changing world The Center aims to address complex challenges through education strengthening public service and communities Lexipol Media Contact: Shannon Pieper Sr. Director, Marketing Content 949-276-9938 spieper@lexipol.com UVA Media Contact:Josh KatzSenior Associate, Communications434.297.6944 fvk4bv@virginia.edu 15-minute traffic stoppages scheduled at Rt CULPEPER – Drivers traveling on the U.S 29/250 Bypass in Albemarle County should expect overnight delays Tuesday night as the Virginia Department of Transportation’s contractor continues work to replace the Route 601 (Old Ivy Road) bridge 29/250 Bypass will be closed in both directions between Route 654 (Barracks Road) and U.S a series of temporary 15-minute traffic stoppages will halt traffic in both directions to remove a beam from the Route 601 bridge Flagging teams will control a temporary traffic stoppage of Route 601 eastbound traffic as the beams are removed obey all traffic controls and reduce speed when approaching and traveling through the work zone The Old Ivy Road bridge, originally built in 1961, is being replaced due to structural deficiencies. Work began on Feb. 3, and the project is expected to be completed in July 2026. More project information is available on VDOT’s website at vdot.virginia.gov/projects/culpeper-district/route-601-old-ivy-road-albemarle-county Current traffic conditions, VDOT’s statewide network of traffic cameras and other real-time travel information are on the 511Virginia website That information is also available on the free VDOT 511 mobile app or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia VDOT’s Culpeper District includes the counties of Albemarle The independent City of Charlottesville maintains its own road network Thanks for visiting is seeking feedback to support a transportation study assessing potential solutions on Route 7 (Berryville Pike) from Greenwood Road to the Frederick eastern county limits This study will focus on developing recommendations to address safety needs The corridor has several crash hot spots with issues related to high speeds VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more and take an online survey which is available May 5-19 The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available at https://publicinput.com/st-25-05. Comments can also be sent to brad.reed@vdot.virginia.gov or to Brad Reed is seeking feedback to support a transportation study assessing potential solutions on the urbanized segment of Route 522 (North Frederick Pike) from Echo Lane to the Winchester city limits This study will focus on safety and multimodal access This corridor includes several crash hot spots as well as barriers to use for people walking to destinations such as nearby activity centers VDOT invites residents and travelers to learn more and take an online survey which is available May 5-19 The survey, which has a translation tool for other languages, is available at https://publicinput.com/st-25-03. Comments can also be sent to brad.reed@vdot.virginia.gov or to Brad Reed Virginia is known as the 'Data Center Capital of the World.' WASHINGTON, May 5, 2025 — Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R) has vetoed a bipartisan bill that would have added new oversight requirements for proposed data centers in Virginia rejecting calls for increased environmental and community protections aimed to require developers to conduct impact assessments on water resources It also called for noise studies for schools and homes located within 500 feet of planned data center sites “This bill limits local discretion and creates unnecessary red tape,” Youngkin said in a veto statement the legislation imposes a one-size-fits-all approach on communities that are best positioned to make their own decisions.” The veto drew swift criticism from residents and lawmakers said data center noise and environmental strain have already disrupted many communities “It’s just a shame both parties have failed the residents of Virginia on this one,” she said Delegate Thomas also criticized the governor’s decision accusing him of siding with corporate interests “Glenn Youngkin has once again prioritized big tech profits over the well-being of Virginia residents,” Thomas said in a statement which Youngkin referred to as the “Data Center Capital of the World,” is home to a large concentration of data centers with state officials touting their economic benefits — including an estimated 74,000 jobs rapid expansion has sparked growing concerns over land use opponents of the veto say they plan to reintroduce the legislation in future sessions and make data center regulation a key issue in the upcoming gubernatorial election Already have an account? 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Choose one of below options: READ MOREWest Virginia hosts summit on manufacturing and energy growthby OLIVIA ZINN The West Virginia Manufacturer's Association is hosting the Manufacturing and Energy Growth Summit in Wheeling — The West Virginia Manufacturer's Association is hosting the Manufacturing and Energy Growth Summit in Wheeling Companies from industries such as manufacturing and utilities are gathering at Oglebay on Monday and Tuesday to discuss trends and opportunities within these sectors The summit is scheduled to conclude at noon on Tuesday Please review the Visitation page for cancellations and updates to the visitation procedures at several VADOC facilities the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) recognizes those who ensure long-lasting public safety and serve on the front lines of Virginia’s prisons Governor Glenn Youngkin has proclaimed May 4 through May 10 as Correctional Officers Week honoring the correctional officers serving the Commonwealth of Virginia “Correctional Officers are the backbone of the VADOC representing more than half of our workforce,” said VADOC Director Chad Dotson and help ensure the well-being of corrections team members and incarcerated individuals for everything they do to keep Virginians safe.” VADOC’s correctional officers support the agency in ensuring public safety through effective incarceration They also assist in the treatment and reentry process allowing former inmates to successfully transition back into society Correctional Officers’ Week is also a great time to learn how to become a correctional officer with the VADOC. There are multiple openings throughout the Commonwealth. To view opportunities and apply, please visit https://vadoc.virginia.gov/career-opportunities/ The Department offers excellent state benefits and numerous opportunities for career advancement The Virginia Department of Corrections is Virginia’s largest state agency, and more than half of the Department’s more than 11,000 employees serve as correctional officers across the Commonwealth. Virginia did not lose a match across the first two rounds 7 seed Virginia men’s tennis team delivered a dominant opening weekend performance in the NCAA Championship 9-4 ACC) stormed through their home regional at the Virginia Tennis Facility dispatching Bucknell in the first round and Princeton in the second to punch their ticket to the Round of 16. The Cavaliers will now turn their attention to a showdown with No which claimed the Big 12 title this season in its first year in the league will face Virginia for the first time in program history The Cavaliers will have home-court advantage for the battle Facing the Patriot League champions Saturday for the third time since 1975 Virginia wasted little time asserting control It dominated doubles and closed out the match with straight-set wins at Lines 4 6-1 Patriot League) a chance to get a foothold. Junior Mans Dahlberg and freshman Jangjun Kim clicked immediately with a 6-1 win at Line 2 freshman Rafael Jódar and freshman Roy Horovitz delivered a matching 6-1 victory at Line 3 to secure the doubles point. he raced through the first set and closed out a 6-1 This win extended Kim’s singles record to 15-5. who found his rhythm early and never let up at Line 6 Brockett bageled his opponent in the first set and rolled 6-3 in the second. 6-2 victory to close out the sweep and extend his singles win streak to nine. The win over Bucknell set up a second-round clash Sunday against the Tigers (22-9 a team Virginia swept 4-0 last season in the Charlottesville regional But this year’s edition featured a deeper Princeton lineup and windy conditions at the Virginia Tennis Facility that forced both sides to adjust In one of their most composed performances of the season the Cavaliers once again rose to the occasion dispatching Princeton 4-0 and booking a return to the third round for the sixth straight year responding to a challenge from Coach Andres Pedroso to bring more energy and unity than it had the day before “I didn’t think yesterday that we really played together as much and we didn’t have the energy and the positivity that we needed to be at our best,” Pedroso said “So I challenged the guys to come out today and be more ready and just showing more positive emotion throughout the match Jódar and Horovitz set the tone with a 6-3 win at Line 3 31 pairing of Dahlberg and sophomore Dylan Dietrich followed with a 6-4 win over the No 49-ranked duo of sophomore Paul Inchauspe and senior Filippos Astreinidis to clinch the doubles point It was one of Virginia’s cleanest doubles performances of the season who had been the first to finish against Bucknell played with the same precision at Line 5 singles aggressively targeted his opponent’s one-handed backhand and finished with an inside-out forehand passing shot to win 6-4 who rebounded after a rough Saturday with one of his most clutch performances But the freshman refused to let go of the match clinching the second set with a massive forehand winner “He started playing better in the second set,” Rice said of his opponent I knew that I could get those points right back Rice said the energy helped him stay focused and motivated and it's on the courts that you train on every single day so obviously you feel a bit more comfortable.” 4 in the nation — was locked in a tight second set Jódar was broken late in the second but broke back at 5-6 to force a tiebreak Virginia led on multiple other courts when the match was called including a tight three-set battle in Dietrich’s match and a 7-6 (7) 1-1 scoreline at Line 4 for graduate student James Hopper But the day belonged to Virginia's underclassmen and 5 — and contributing key doubles wins — the Cavaliers played like a team ready for a second-weekend push That push begins Saturday at home at 1 p.m Indieheads is one of many Contracted Independent Organizations at the University dedicated to music though it stands out to students for many reasons Indieheads President Brian Tafazoli describes his experience and involvement in Indieheads over the years as well as the impact that the organization has had on his personal and musical development Five guards were injured in an apparent "premeditated" attack by inmates affiliated with the MS-13 and Sureño 13 gangs at a Virginia prison The attack occurred at about 9:45 a.m. on May 2 at the Wallens Ridge State Prison, a super-maximum security prison located in Big Stone Gap, a remote town in southwest Virginia, according to the state Department of Corrections and were transported for outside medical treatment including two who suffered minor injuries while responding to the attack were released from the hospital on the day of the attack the agency said in a news release provided to USA TODAY The remaining two guards were hospitalized in stable condition The agency described the incident as a "premeditated stabbing" targeting three corrections officers Six of the inmates involved in the attack had all been convicted of violent crimes including aggravated murder The agency said five of the six inmates were "confirmed MS-13 gang members from El Salvador," who were in the United States unlawfully The other inmate involved in the attack was a U.S citizen and confirmed member of the Sureño 13 gang "Five of the individuals responsible for this senseless attack should never have been in this country in the first place," Virginia Department of Corrections Director Chad Dotson said in a statement our officers put their lives on the line to ensure public safety for the more than 8.8 million people across the Commonwealth This attack is an example of the dangers they face when they show up to work every day." State corrections officials did not provide additional details on the incident Who is Kilmar Abrego Garcia? The answer is found on the streets where he lived and worked La Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, is a gang that originated in Los Angeles and has more than 10,000 members in the United States, according to a 2017 fact sheet released by the Department of Justice The street gang has been functioning in the United States since at least the 1980s and is mainly composed of immigrants from El Salvador Its presence has rapidly grown in Central America and the United States following members' deportations Between 50,000 and 70,000 MS-13 members are "concentrated in urban areas in Central America or locations outside this region with a large Central American diaspora," according to a 2018 report published in the National Criminal Justice Reference Service (NCJRS) virtual library Though the gang primarily operates in urban areas the report stated that it has spread into more rural areas such as Long Island in New York and North Carolina "MS-13 has the features of a social organization more than a criminal organization in that it is more interested in creating a menacing collective identity than in generating crime-based revenue," the report states "It is a diffuse organization of sub-parts without a single leader or leadership structure that manages gang life and activities." According to the report, "violent behavior" is at the core of MS-13's actions. In 2012, federal authorities designated MS-13 as a transnational criminal organization Roses, Real Madrid, crowns: What to know about tattoos used to deport Venezuelan migrants The FBI identifies transnational criminal organizations as groups that operate across national borders and engage in illegal activities for profit and creating and selling counterfeit goods MS-13 has made national headlines in recent months amid the Trump administration's crackdown on immigration, in which federal officials have repeatedly identified detainees as gang leaders or even terrorists Contributing: Jonathan Limehouse and Eduardo Cuevas West Virginia Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental Disabilities will host the Connecting Families and Providers: A Pathway to Team-Based Care conference May 15-16 Day 1 will be a pre-conference for providers It will include in-person active learning during interdisciplinary feeding assessments and personalized learning sessions for family support Attendees will be split into two groups: Group A and Group B These groups are limited to 10 providers each Day 2 will be a day full of interactive webinars for families and providers featuring interactive webinars via Zoom providers and learners are all welcome to join Find more information. For questions about the conference, to request accessibility accommodations, or to discuss dietary restrictions for the pre-conference, please contact Amy Burt at alburt@hsc.wvu.edu or 304-293-4692 — A man has been arrested and accused of creating a fake GoFundMe account aimed at raising money for the loved ones of two fallen Virginia Beach Police officers VBPD Officers Cameron Girvin and Chris Reese were tragically killed in the line of duty on Feb Virginia Beach police were notified about a fraudulent GoFundMe page that was set up to receive money for Officers Girvin and Reese Watch: Fallen Virginia Beach officers had stellar reputations Police say 25-year-old Caleb Mourning of Norfolk was arrested on March 20 on felony charges of computer fraud embezzle or larceny greater than $1,000 and obtaining money by false pretense greater than $1,000 They said Mourning did not receive any money Watch: Full celebration of life service for fallen VBPD Officers Girvin Records state the fake fundraiser was titled “Support families of Fallen Officers” and that it was organized by "Paul Neduigate." The Virginia Beach Police Chief Paul Neudigate spells his name slightly different Mourning has a preliminary hearing scheduled for June 13 Let us know what you think of this article Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a30aa693e9c1ae5a9b04f12b0ec0c2be" );document.getElementById("c8784fd6c9").setAttribute( "id" Pulaski, Grayson, Floyd & Wythe Giles County Police, Fire, EMS Montgomery County Blacksburg Rescue Riner Fire Shawsville Rescue Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares said last week "This $116 million payment is a reminder of the important role Virginia continues to play in holding tobacco companies accountable and protecting public health “The Master Settlement Agreement has not only helped offset healthcare costs tied to smoking-related illnesses but also put in place strong safeguards to reduce youth access to tobacco products.” Miyares said the attorney general’s office remains committed to enforcing the agreement and ensuring tobacco companies comply with both state and federal law The Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA) was finalized in 1998 It resolved Virginia's lawsuit against the major tobacco companies for violations of consumer protection laws and deceptive marketing practices that caused damages to the state the attorney general’s office said in a statement Virginia has received approximately $3.5 billion in payments from the MSA Under the settlement terms, Virginia and 51 other states and U.S which help defray the cost of healthcare for smoking-related illnesses The MSA also contains “significant public health protections for Virginians including restrictions against youth marketing of tobacco products and tobacco-sponsored entertainment and sporting events,” the attorney general’s office said Members help make our journalism possible. 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Glenn Youngkin signed the Community Energy Act (HB 2346/SB 1100) into law The new law directs Dominion Energy to launch a 450-MW virtual power plant pilot allowing homes and businesses to aggregate solar panels EV chargers and smart devices into a flexible grid resource that can reduce peak demand lower electricity costs and improve grid reliability “Virtual power plants are a win for Virginia households,” said Jim Purekal “By tapping into the energy resources already in our homes and neighborhoods this new law will help Virginia build a more resilient flexible grid — one that’s better prepared for extreme weather and growing demand commonsense step that allows homeowners and businesses to be part of the solution and uses the tools we already have to make our grid more efficient and affordable It’s a clear example of smart energy policy in action.” Kelsey Misbrener is currently managing editor of Solar Power World and has been reporting on policy Copyright © 2025 WTWH Media LLC. 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The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of WTWH Media Privacy Policy | RSS Learn how to describe the purpose of the image (opens in a new tab) Leave empty if the image is purely decorative We're working on a visual shortcode editor until then please follow these instructions Email us to support@plugin.builders for any problems Glenn Youngkin said on Friday that he would trim Virginia’s budget by $900 million in light of next year’s tax revenue projections which could decrease as the White House’s reshaping of federal spending spurs economic uncertainty in the state Youngkin announced he had signed the bipartisan budget bill adopted in February by the Virginia General Assembly but vetoed 37 line items winnowing state spending to create a rainy day cushion Youngkin said that while he still supported President Donald Trump’s culling of federal spending and dramatic reshaping of global trade through tariffs he also acknowledged that the changes could hurt Virginia in the short term “The President’s actions to reset fiscal spending and reset unbalanced trade relationships are expected to have some impact in the near term on not only the Virginia workforce but also the revenues that we collect,” he said The cuts mainly sever funds allotted for 10 capital projects for higher education institutions adding that he also cut funding for long-term investment projects that could be funded under existing appropriations The budget vetoes also scrap funds for a public-private partnership for child care The governor described the amendment as an innovative idea but “not ready for prime time yet.” He said he hoped the legislature would take up the amendment again next year Youngkin’s announcement comes after he proposed in late March more than 200 amendments to the Virginia House budget bill that would have cut the proposed state spending provisions by $300 million Youngkin’s edits, however, were largely ignored by Democrats who have majorities in both chambers. After they returned to Richmond for a one-day session, lawmakers accepted about 30 of Youngkin’s proposed budget revisions and scrapped the remaining amendments Youngkin can outright veto the budget or line-item veto parts of the legislation after lawmakers reconvene though his ability to scrupulously edit the text becomes limited Youngkin opted to veto capital projects and ultimately sliced the state’s spending plan by triple the amount he had initially proposed “The line-item veto authority for a governor when you use a line-item veto in the context of a budget House of Delegates Minority Leader Todd Gilbert said in a statement that he wished Democrats had cooperated with Youngkin’s $300 million worth of cuts but he was ultimately pleased with the governor’s actions Friday “Thanks to the Governor’s conservative leadership Virginia is better positioned to weather what comes next,” Gilbert said in a statement “I encourage my Democratic colleagues to join us in putting the Commonwealth’s fiscal health ahead of political games.” who chairs the House Appropriations Committee said: “While today’s budget signed by Governor Youngkin does not include every priority we fought for it reflects the determined efforts of House and Senate Democrats to deliver meaningful progress for Virginians.” The budget bill is one of 91 remaining bills that Youngkin said he has until the end of the day Friday to either sign, veto or allow to become law without his action. Those bills landed on his desk after lawmakers rejected his amendments to the legislation in April “There are bills that I have vetoed before that we’re vetoing again,” Youngkin said on the remaining legislation he is taking up “There are a lot of bills that I think are very interesting Olivia Diaz is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues That’s according to the National Academy of Inventors, which has ranked Virginia Tech as No.73 on the 2024 Top 100 Worldwide Universities List and No. 45 on the 2024 Top 100 U.S. Universities List. Both lists rank the top 100 universities that have been granted U.S. utility patents, with the goal of highlighting the significant research and innovation taking place within academic institutions. The list relies on calendar year patent data from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Virginia Tech’s issued patents grew from 32 in 2023 to 50 in 2024, an increase that is worth celebrating, according to Grant Brewer, president of Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties and executive director of LICENSE: Center for Technology Commercialization, part of Virginia Tech Innovation and Partnerships. “This ranking highlights the increasing impact of Virginia Tech’s dedication to turning research into real-world innovation,” Brewer said. “Our faculty and researchers are driving breakthroughs that not only push the boundaries of science but also deliver tangible benefits to society.” Ranked universities will be recognized at the academy’s annual conference in June. The National Academy of Inventors is a member organization affiliated with more than 260 universities, governmental agencies, and nonprofit research institutes worldwide. Copyright 2025 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. 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For the latest real-time traffic information or road conditions check 511Virginia at 511.vdot.virginia.gov or by calling 511 from any phone in Virginia