https://nrv.localliving.guide/news/ Local headlines for New River Valley, Virginia. en-us https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/the-roanoke-valley-was-supposed-to-run-out-of-water-in-2060-now-that-date-has-been-pushed-to-about-2100-heres-why-its-changed/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/the-roanoke-valley-was-supposed-to-run-out-of-water-in-2060-now-that-date-has-been-pushed-to-about-2100-heres-why-its-changed/ Cardinal News: The valley's water use has consistently run below what was projected, which has pushed the date at which the valley will run out of water further into the future. The post The Roanoke Valley was supposed to run out of water in 2060. Now that date has been pushed to about 2100. Here’s why it’s chang… Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/10-things-in-the-budget-that-will-matter-long-after-this-spending-cycle-is-done/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/10-things-in-the-budget-that-will-matter-long-after-this-spending-cycle-is-done/ Cardinal News: From an inland port in Washington County to a new medical school in Fredericksburg, this budget sets some long-term projects into motion. The post 10 things in the budget that will matter long after this spending cycle is done appeared first on Cardinal News . Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:12:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/three-democrats-vie-for-nomination-to-challenge-griffith-in-the-9th-district/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/three-democrats-vie-for-nomination-to-challenge-griffith-in-the-9th-district/ Cardinal News: The 9th District is Virginia's most Republican congressional district, but that hasn't stopped three Democrats from wanting the party's nomination to challenge GOP incumbent Morgan Griffith. The post Three Democrats vie for nomination to challenge Griffith in the 9th District appeared first on Card… Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/virginia-tech-seeking-input-on-presidential-search/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/virginia-tech-seeking-input-on-presidential-search/ Cardinal News: The board of visitors has held two dozen listening sessions as it looks to replace longtime President Tim Sands. The post Virginia Tech seeking input on presidential search appeared first on Cardinal News . Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/henry-county-board-of-supervisors-looks-at-zoning-related-to-data-centers-and-energy-storage/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/henry-county-board-of-supervisors-looks-at-zoning-related-to-data-centers-and-energy-storage/ Cardinal News: The board of supervisors will meet at 3 p.m. Tuesday. The post Henry County supervisors will consider data centers, battery energy storage in zoning rules appeared first on Cardinal News . Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/cardinal-commerce-notes-heres-how-to-share-your-thoughts-on-old-dominion-powers-rate-hike-request/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/cardinal-commerce-notes-heres-how-to-share-your-thoughts-on-old-dominion-powers-rate-hike-request/ Cardinal News: Also: Orvis will stay in Roanoke, job postings must include pay ranges starting in July, Virginia wants your input on its energy plan, and the state asks farmers to remain vigilant against the New World screwworm. The post Cardinal Commerce Notes: Here’s how to share your thoughts on Old Dominion P… Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/former-roanoke-college-president-we-should-celebrate-differences-in-our-society/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/former-roanoke-college-president-we-should-celebrate-differences-in-our-society/ Cardinal News: The World Cup offers lessons in how to deal with differences. The post Former Roanoke College president: We should celebrate differences in our society appeared first on Cardinal News . Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/headlines-from-across-the-state-florida-atlantic-athletic-director-is-front-runner-for-virginia-tech-post-more/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/23/headlines-from-across-the-state-florida-atlantic-athletic-director-is-front-runner-for-virginia-tech-post-more/ Cardinal News: From elsewhere: Trump administration considers mining for minerals off Virginia Beach coast. Bedford Water takes Montvale into its system. The post Headlines from across the state: Virginia Tech hires Florida Atlantic’s athletic director; more . . . appeared first on Cardinal News . Tue, 23 Jun 2026 07:55:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/general-assembly-passes-a-budget-consumption-tax-for-data-centers-included/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/general-assembly-passes-a-budget-consumption-tax-for-data-centers-included/ Cardinal News: The spending bill will now head to Gov. Abigail Spanberger, who will have line-item veto authority over the legislation. The post General Assembly passes a budget, consumption tax for data centers included appeared first on Cardinal News . Mon, 22 Jun 2026 22:04:43 +0000 https://www.christiansburg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2859 https://www.christiansburg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2859 Town of Christiansburg: Town of Christiansburg facilities, including the Aquatic Center, will be closed Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, in observance of Independence Day. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:35:11 +0000 https://www.radfordva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1035 https://www.radfordva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1035 City of Radford Mon, 22 Jun 2026 19:30:26 +0000 https://www.radfordva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1034 https://www.radfordva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1034 City of Radford Mon, 22 Jun 2026 15:45:10 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/middle-school-program-to-grow-virginias-technical-workforce-faces-uncertainty-as-funding-runs-out/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/middle-school-program-to-grow-virginias-technical-workforce-faces-uncertainty-as-funding-runs-out/ Cardinal News: GO TEC, a program to introduce middle schoolers to engineering and technical careers, has been a game changer for Southside's economic development. Without state funding, it could end this year, supporters warn. The post Virginia’s technical workforce faces uncertainty as funding runs out for middl… Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/carvins-cove-is-at-one-of-its-lowest-levels-in-the-past-four-decades-heres-why-this-is-different-from-previous-droughts/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/carvins-cove-is-at-one-of-its-lowest-levels-in-the-past-four-decades-heres-why-this-is-different-from-previous-droughts/ Cardinal News: The big difference between this year's drought and previous ones is that the Roanoke Valley's water systems are connected now. That puts this year's drought in a different category from earlier ones, where the city relied almost solely on the reservoir. The post Carvins Cove is at one of its lowest… Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/extra-credit-roanoke-county-teacher-headlines-rural-school-conference-shares-how-he-tackles-the-opioid-crisis-in-the-classroom/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/extra-credit-roanoke-county-teacher-headlines-rural-school-conference-shares-how-he-tackles-the-opioid-crisis-in-the-classroom/ Cardinal News: Plus: Virginia parents call for less screen time at school, and learn about rum and spirits at the University of Lynchburg. The post Extra Credit: Roanoke County teacher headlines rural school conference, shares how he tackles the opioid crisis in the classroom appeared first on Cardinal News . Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/danville-field-notes-attorney-general-coming-to-danville-to-talk-strides-in-crime-reduction/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/danville-field-notes-attorney-general-coming-to-danville-to-talk-strides-in-crime-reduction/ Cardinal News: Plus, Virginia's attorney general will be in Danville to discuss the city’s successful crime reduction initiatives, and the town of Hurt will hear from residents about water plant improvements. The post Danville Field Notes: Solar observation event being held Saturday by Pittsylvania County Schools… Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/saxman-building-the-digital-future-the-right-way/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/saxman-building-the-digital-future-the-right-way/ Cardinal News: We should not repeat the mistakes of the past with the digital economy. Here are the questions we should be asking about data centers. The post Saxman: Building the digital future the right way appeared first on Cardinal News . Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/kennedy-and-cox-coal-dust-to-orbit-appalachias-journey-into-space/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/kennedy-and-cox-coal-dust-to-orbit-appalachias-journey-into-space/ Cardinal News: Appalachian communities play a meaningful role in the aerospace age. The post Kennedy and Cox: Coal dust to orbit; Appalachia’s journey into space appeared first on Cardinal News . Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/headlines-from-across-the-state-prosecutors-leaving-u-s-attorneys-office-in-western-virginia-more/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/headlines-from-across-the-state-prosecutors-leaving-u-s-attorneys-office-in-western-virginia-more/ Cardinal News: From elsewhere: County contradiction halts Mountain Valley Pipeline compressor station permit. UVa names new hospital CEO. Bedford board denies rezoning for Huddleston subdivision. The post Headlines from across the state: Prosecutors leaving U.S. Attorney’s Office in Western Virginia; more … appea… Mon, 22 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/new-river-valley-field-notes-medal-of-honor-awarded-to-late-vietnam-war-hero-of-radford/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/22/new-river-valley-field-notes-medal-of-honor-awarded-to-late-vietnam-war-hero-of-radford/ Cardinal News: Plus: Will Price Park finally become what supporters believe it should be? The post New River Valley Field Notes: Medal of Honor awarded to late Vietnam War hero of Radford appeared first on Cardinal News . Mon, 22 Jun 2026 04:05:00 +0000 https://www.floydcova.gov/post/board-of-supervisors-meeting-06-23-2026 https://www.floydcova.gov/post/board-of-supervisors-meeting-06-23-2026 Floyd County Sun, 21 Jun 2026 02:25:43 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/20/interim-sheriff-page-wins-republican-nomination-in-montgomery-county/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/20/interim-sheriff-page-wins-republican-nomination-in-montgomery-county/ Cardinal News: He will face the winner of a Democratic primary on Aug. 4 to fill the remainder of former Sheriff Hank Partin's term. The post Interim sheriff Page wins Republican nomination in Montgomery County appeared first on Cardinal News . Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:26:13 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/15-things-to-know-about-the-budget-deal-virginia-lawmakers-just-reached/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/15-things-to-know-about-the-budget-deal-virginia-lawmakers-just-reached/ Cardinal News: The tax incentives for data centers stay in place but the plan calls for a new tax on the electricity they use. Plus: Money for the inland port, in Washington County and a statue of Onzlee Ware in Roanoke. The post 15 things to know about the budget deal Virginia lawmakers just reached appeared fir… Sat, 20 Jun 2026 03:40:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/a-state-study-found-that-data-center-tax-break-was-virginias-2nd-best-incentive-producing-6-1-of-labor-income-for-every-1-in-exemptions/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/a-state-study-found-that-data-center-tax-break-was-virginias-2nd-best-incentive-producing-6-1-of-labor-income-for-every-1-in-exemptions/ Cardinal News: Two reports by the General Assembly's investigative arm attempted to measure the effectiveness of different economic development incentives. Here's what they found. The post A state study found that data center tax break was Virginia’s 2nd best incentive, producing $6.10 of labor income for every $… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/three-republicans-seek-u-s-senate-nomination-to-face-warner-all-cite-ties-to-trump/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/three-republicans-seek-u-s-senate-nomination-to-face-warner-all-cite-ties-to-trump/ Cardinal News: Early voting is now underway in the Aug. 4 primary. The post Three Republicans seek U.S. Senate nomination to face Warner; all cite ties to Trump appeared first on Cardinal News . Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/notes-from-the-square-what-is-agrivoltaics-theres-now-a-definition-in-virginia-code/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/notes-from-the-square-what-is-agrivoltaics-theres-now-a-definition-in-virginia-code/ Cardinal News: Plus: Early voting for the Aug. 4 primary elections began in most localities on Thursday. And what's agrivoltaics? The post Notes from the Square: Spotsylvania judge denies request for an injunction against assault weapons ban appeared first on Cardinal News . Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/southwest-field-notes-bristol-casino-had-a-big-may/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/southwest-field-notes-bristol-casino-had-a-big-may/ Cardinal News: Plus: Appalachian Power installs new poles and equipment in Smyth County, and a raffle with $250,000 worth of prizes will benefit the country music museum. The post Southwest Virginia Field Notes: Bristol’s Hard Rock Casino had a record-breaking May appeared first on Cardinal News . Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/cumberland-students-james-jenkins-the-clowns-and-the-sluggers-a-culture-of-excellence-beyond-the-diamond/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/cumberland-students-james-jenkins-the-clowns-and-the-sluggers-a-culture-of-excellence-beyond-the-diamond/ Cardinal News: He was a Negro League baseball star from Prince Edward County. A look at the eraof segregated baseball in Southside. The post Cumberland students: James Jenkins, the Clowns and the Sluggers, a culture of excellence beyond the diamond appeared first on Cardinal News . Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/headlines-from-across-the-state-virginia-budget-leaders-reach-agreement-in-principle-for-deal-more/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/19/headlines-from-across-the-state-virginia-budget-leaders-reach-agreement-in-principle-for-deal-more/ Cardinal News: From elsewhere: Some former felons, eligible to vote this summer, are in registration limbo. Amherst County residents ask supervisors to ban data centers. Virginia tribes unite to protect Henrico birthplace of Chief Powhatan. The post Headlines from across the state: Virginia budget leaders reach ‘… Fri, 19 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000 https://www.christiansburg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2858 https://www.christiansburg.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=2858 Town of Christiansburg: The Town of Christiansburg's draft Comprehensive Plan documents are now available for public review. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:08:17 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/roanoke-school-superintendent-verletta-white-announces-retirement/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/roanoke-school-superintendent-verletta-white-announces-retirement/ Cardinal News: White said the decision is entirely hers. The post Roanoke school Superintendent Verletta White announces retirement appeared first on Cardinal News . Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:45:53 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/translation-tool-eases-communication-at-free-dental-clinic/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/translation-tool-eases-communication-at-free-dental-clinic/ Cardinal News: Virginia Tech graduate students created the platform to help Spanish-speaking patients navigate dental appointments at the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke. The post Translation tool eases communication at free dental clinic appeared first on Cardinal News . Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:45:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/ready-for-another-election-early-voting-starts-today-for-the-aug-4-primaries/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/ready-for-another-election-early-voting-starts-today-for-the-aug-4-primaries/ Cardinal News: Here's an overview of who's running for what and what's at stake. The post Ready for another election? Early voting starts today for the Aug. 4 primaries. appeared first on Cardinal News . Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/natural-bridge-zoo-case-will-lead-to-three-separate-trials-judge-rules/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/natural-bridge-zoo-case-will-lead-to-three-separate-trials-judge-rules/ Cardinal News: The judge also said he'd issue a gag order against most parties involved in the case, including the attorney general's office. The post Natural Bridge Zoo case will lead to three separate trials, judge rules appeared first on Cardinal News . Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/the-pulse-recovery-programs-in-southwest-southside-among-150-recipients-of-new-opioid-abatement-grants/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/the-pulse-recovery-programs-in-southwest-southside-among-150-recipients-of-new-opioid-abatement-grants/ Cardinal News: Plus: Virginia Tech researchers study links between obesity and dementia; Ballad CEO gets national recognition. The post The Pulse: Recovery programs in Southwest, Southside among 150 recipients of new opioid abatement grants appeared first on Cardinal News . Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/roanoke-valley-field-notes-usa-cycling-to-race-for-third-straight-year-in-roanoke-region/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/roanoke-valley-field-notes-usa-cycling-to-race-for-third-straight-year-in-roanoke-region/ Cardinal News: Plus: Roanoke City Council approves a rezoning for 74 townhomes. The post Roanoke Valley Field Notes: USA Cycling to race for third straight year in Roanoke region appeared first on Cardinal News . Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/toscano-dont-let-data-centers-force-a-government-shutdown/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/toscano-dont-let-data-centers-force-a-government-shutdown/ Cardinal News: Allowing data center issues to force Virginia into a shutdown over this dispute would represent a remarkable break from the commonwealth's longstanding tradition of fiscal governance and prudent budgeting. The post Toscano: Don’t let data centers force a government shutdown appeared first on Cardin… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/mountain-biker-cycling-group-wants-to-work-with-roanoke-on-parks-issues/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/mountain-biker-cycling-group-wants-to-work-with-roanoke-on-parks-issues/ Cardinal News: Particularly in this time of exceedingly tight fiscal constraints on the city’s parks and recreation budget, fostering community trust and looking towards creative solutions are critical for the ongoing stewardship of our public lands. The post Mountain biker: Cycling group wants to work with Roano… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/headlines-from-across-the-state-caesars-virginia-sets-monthly-record-for-revenue-at-37-99-million-more/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/18/headlines-from-across-the-state-caesars-virginia-sets-monthly-record-for-revenue-at-37-99-million-more/ Cardinal News: From elsewhere: Virginia centralizes state internship programs to benefit students, workforce. Roanoke County family drops action against VHSL in federal court regarding homeschooled son. Special prosecutor declines charges against former Patrick administrator. The post Headlines from across the st… Thu, 18 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/it-doesnt-take-a-tornado-or-a-derecho-for-storm-winds-to-become-deadly/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/it-doesnt-take-a-tornado-or-a-derecho-for-storm-winds-to-become-deadly/ Cardinal News: Following Friday’s church tent collapse tragedy in Bedford County, Thursday may bring more potential for a few storms to emit damaging gusts. The post It doesn’t take a tornado or a derecho for storm winds to become deadly appeared first on Cardinal News . Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.floydcova.gov/post/county-offices-will-be-closed-friday-june-19-for-juneteenth https://www.floydcova.gov/post/county-offices-will-be-closed-friday-june-19-for-juneteenth Floyd County Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:19:04 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/lynchburg-republicans-allowed-online-voting-in-their-nullified-firehouse-primary-it-was-just-a-single-vote/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/lynchburg-republicans-allowed-online-voting-in-their-nullified-firehouse-primary-it-was-just-a-single-vote/ Cardinal News: The report presented to the Republican State Central Committee said the local party had allowed voting by email. Here's the rest of the story, including the places that are experimenting with online voting. The post Lynchburg Republicans allowed online voting in their nullified ‘firehouse primary.’… Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:15:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/plans-for-new-hospice-in-southwest-virginia-halted-by-federal-medicare-freeze/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/plans-for-new-hospice-in-southwest-virginia-halted-by-federal-medicare-freeze/ Cardinal News: After investing over $100,000 and securing a state license, the founder of a Wytheville nonprofit hospice shut it down before it could serve its first patient. The post Plans for new hospice in Southwest Virginia halted by federal Medicare freeze appeared first on Cardinal News . Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:10:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/lynchburg-field-notes-cycle-to-save-with-new-biking-incentive-program-this-summer/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/lynchburg-field-notes-cycle-to-save-with-new-biking-incentive-program-this-summer/ Cardinal News: Also in this edition, get updates on a new Virginia Fresh Match location in Lynchburg and learn how you can shape Campbell County’s comprehensive plan. The post Lynchburg Field Notes: Cycle to save this summer with new biking incentive program appeared first on Cardinal News . Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/tech-briefs-virginia-tech-adds-an-artificial-intelligence-minor-to-its-curriculum/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/tech-briefs-virginia-tech-adds-an-artificial-intelligence-minor-to-its-curriculum/ Cardinal News: Plus: The Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council offers Ecosystem Navigator office hours. The post Tech Briefs: Virginia Tech adds an artificial intelligence minor to its curriculum appeared first on Cardinal News . Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:05:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/commonwealth-institute-researcher-affordability-hinges-on-ensuring-data-centers-pay-their-fair-share-of-taxes/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/commonwealth-institute-researcher-affordability-hinges-on-ensuring-data-centers-pay-their-fair-share-of-taxes/ Cardinal News: Everyone in Virginia should pay their fair share, and the data center industry is uniquely positioned to pay more in state taxes. The post Commonwealth Institute researcher: Affordability hinges on ensuring data centers pay their fair share of taxes appeared first on Cardinal News . Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:00:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/headlines-from-across-the-state-north-americas-largest-salamanders-are-in-trouble-researchers-in-virginia-are-helping-them-survive-more/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/17/headlines-from-across-the-state-north-americas-largest-salamanders-are-in-trouble-researchers-in-virginia-are-helping-them-survive-more/ Cardinal News: From elsewhere: Landfill equalization tank project to cost $7.6 million, take over year to complete. Plans for UVa's new data center project grow in size and cost. New Kent explores how to use I-64 speed camera revenue, including potential tax rebates. The post Headlines from across the state: Nort… Wed, 17 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/16/state-senate-drops-tax-exemptions-in-budget-fight-introduces-impact-fees-for-data-centers/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/16/state-senate-drops-tax-exemptions-in-budget-fight-introduces-impact-fees-for-data-centers/ Cardinal News: The state Senate had insisted on ending data center tax exemptions in 2027, eight years earlier than their scheduled expiration. That issue had become a sticking point between the state Senate and the House of Delegates in biennial budget talks. The post State Senate drops tax exemptions in budget… Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:41:00 +0000 https://www.radfordva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1033 https://www.radfordva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?aid=1033 City of Radford Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:48:53 +0000 https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/16/spanberger-legislators-announce-agreement-on-legal-cannabis-sales/ https://cardinalnews.org/2026/06/16/spanberger-legislators-announce-agreement-on-legal-cannabis-sales/ Cardinal News: The plan calls for legal sales to start in July 2027. The post Spanberger, legislators announce agreement on legal cannabis sales appeared first on Cardinal News . Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:03:04 +0000