The Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority announced more details about the proposed data center near the I-81/I-581 interchange.
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Crowd size has grown each year for the event since it was first started in 2023.
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Though council members did not take a vote on the issue, several spoke positively about collective bargaining.
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The Hokies are going to be tested by Boston College quarterback Mason McKenzie, who has run the ball nearly as frequently as he’s thrown it through three games.
- Damien Sordelett
Ja’Ricous Hairston actually wasn’t surprised he was as wide open in the end zone as he was late in the second quarter Saturday night.
- Damien Sordelett
Defensive coordinator Brent Pry utilized a three-safety look against Maryland with Tyson Flowers, Quentin Reddish and DQ Smith on the field at the same time.
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Cobb said in his statement that his colleagues allowed "their activism to override their governance responsibilities."
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As more and more Virginians struggle to afford groceries, a General Assembly panel wants to push again to expand state help for the hungry.
Here is some earlier Times-Dispatch reporting on hunger in Virginia.
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Roughly half of Virginia families with children didn’t have consistent access to enough food for a healthy life at some point over the 12 months ended in May, a new survey found.
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DANVILLE — The 4,000 ducks didn’t have far to dash to the finish line this year, courtesy of the drought that’s plaguing Southside Virginia.
DANVILLE — After Gov. Abigail Spanberger unveiled sweeping legislative proposals aimed at bringing more accountability to data centers, a company planning to make a record investment in Southside Virginia is applauding the transparency efforts.
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Demetrius Ronell Cooper pleaded guilty to a killing that happened in in Roanoke in 2005 after admitting to the crime in a letter sparked by a religious conversion in prison.
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Virginia football might've avoided the worst when it comes to left guard Noah Josey's ankle injury.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the offense's success early in the season.
Virginia Tech tight end Ja'Ricous Hairston discusses how the offensive players were expecting to execute this season.
Virginia Tech safety Tyson Flowers discusses the shift in mindset for the Hokies. They are 3-0 after starting last season with three straight losses.
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Virginia Western Community College will inaugurate Dr. Laura J. Treanor as its fifth president on Sept. 25 at the Jefferson Center’s Shaftman Performance Hall.
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Greene County Office of Emergency Services will host a free Basics SKYWARN Class Sept. 24, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stanardsville Volunteer Fire Company.
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Defenseman Connor Bertamini has signed with the Rail Yard Dawgs for the 2026-2027 season after a four-year collegiate career at Albertus Magnus College.
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Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day, while essential county services remain on regular schedules.
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With summer largely over, it’s time to turn our attention back to the start of awards season, which kicks off with the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 14.
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Naturepedic reports that a survey of 1,000 U.S. moms reveals a "sleep permission gap," where many feel guilty about prioritizing rest, leading to insufficient sleep.
Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve, which includes some of the most dramatic sandstone sea cliffs and oceanfront trails in Southern California, closed Monday for utility upgrades. Reopening is scheduled for March 2027. The closure covers cars, cyclists and walkers. The 1,750-acre Torrey Pines reserve, located north of La Jolla and south of Del Mar in San Diego County, attracts an estimated 4 ...
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