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Virginia budget leaders look for $1.6 billion from data centers

Virginia budget leaders look for $1.6 billion from data centers

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

General Assembly budget leaders finally have something to agree on: they want an additional $1.6 billion from Virginia's data center industry over the next two years, one way or another. 

Mount Rogers NRA updates Smyth County on Grindstone, overlook, ponies and more

Mount Rogers NRA updates Smyth County on Grindstone, overlook, ponies and more

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A conversation initiated to get information about Grindstone Campground’s future expanded to include Skulls Gap, Glade Mountain Road, getting Internet service to Konnarock, and possibly moving wild ponies.

Virginia RB Taylor among NFL Draft hopefuls. Plus, other names to watch

Virginia RB Taylor among NFL Draft hopefuls. Plus, other names to watch

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J'Mari Taylor has already had quite the journey from a college walk-on at an FCS school to the ACC championship game with Virginia.

General Assembly dismisses Spanberger's changes on major bills

General Assembly dismisses Spanberger's changes on major bills

  • DAVE RESS and MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Lawmakers dismissed suggested changes to many significant bills, including measures to rein in prescription drug prices.

Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market

Longtime produce growers to continue Walker's Market

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A couple who has been growing vegetables for nearly 40 years and who possessed a longtime relationship with the late Gene Walker is going to ensure that Walker’s Market continues to operate.

Legislators reject governor's recommendations on marijuana, risk veto

Legislators reject governor's recommendations on marijuana, risk veto

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

If she chooses to veto, Virginia cannot enact legislation on the matter until 2027. 

23rd annual Older Americans Day coming up in Chilhowie

23rd annual Older Americans Day coming up in Chilhowie

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