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Data Center Scrutiny: Stafford County postponed a data-center hearing after staff recommended denying most applications. In Virginia, Google was also cited for sediment runoff at a data-center site, adding to concerns about the industry’s environmental footprint. Energy and Water: Dominion’s proposed Cumberland gas plant is not ready for approval; residents are seeking answers about its water needs and pollution impacts. Chesapeake Bay: The Bay earned a C+—its highest overall health score in 40 years—but leaders say protection work must continue. Extreme Heat: Central Virginia saw record-breaking October heat, a reminder that unusual warmth is reaching deep into fall. Clean Energy: Virginia officials and university researchers are gathering to discuss whether nuclear fusion could become a future source of low-emission power.

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Oct. 13, 2026

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Virginia Sees Gains in Kindergarten Readiness, But Gaps Persist for Underserved Students (10-15-2026) (10-15-2026)

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Royal Examiner - Virginia

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Virginia earns B; report highlights annual deficit

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How to watch Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech: TV channel, radio info

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SMU takes on the Virginia Cavaliers following the bye week

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Is nuclear fusion the future of energy in Virginia? Some officials think so.

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Year Founded	1973
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Roanoke
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Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students

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Year Founded	2018
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On the recruiting trail, Virginia baseball finds future Cavaliers

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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Charlottesville
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Are flying taxis on the way? Virginia Tech leads team looking to standardize rules to put planes of the future in the air

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