A growing number of Americans say they are skeptical of data centers. But supporters argue the high paying jobs and tax revenue can be a game changer for some communities.
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Missing from Virginia’s legislative power gathering was Senate President Louise Lucas, who's due in federal court next week for an arraignment on corruption charges.
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The president of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, Charlie Baker, spoke to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors at their meeting Tuesday.
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Hampton Roads gun violence prevention programs at hospitals have served more than 5,000 people since 2019.
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In Virginia, it’s the law— You did the crime, you do the time. But many cities and counties around the state are taking a different approach to criminal conduct, one that gives victims a sense of control and promotes healing from the trauma they suffered. A Virginia man is known as the grandfather of restorative justice.
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The athletics committee of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors heard a presentation about how a boost of athletics funding is being used.
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There aren’t enough beds in most facilities because of staffing issues, regional services aren’t meeting the need, and pretty much every form of care is underfunded.
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To help encourage more high school students to consider becoming teachers, Virginia Tech invites them to campus once a year to learn from education professors.
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Voters approved a new constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to abortion. But, opponents are trying to block certification.
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The city of Fredericksburg is preparing to unveil a highway marker honoring a rock ‘n roll legend. You may not know his name, but he influenced many rock superstars.
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According to a state report, Virginia public schools need more than $20 billon for infrastructure improvements. On Election Day, voters in 47 localities around Virginia were asked to approve 1% sales tax increase to fund school construction and improvements.
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