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Published September 22Virginia’s Senate race is taking place outside the national spotlight
Warner is talking up regulations for artificial intelligence; Mizusawa says leftward swing of Democratic Party will drive voters to him.
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Published September 22Local leaders explore the idea of an AI-ready Roanoke region
A group drawn from cities, counties, businesses and higher education is seeking a consultant to study market demand and feasibility of a regional AI center of excellence.
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Published September 22Data on hunting dogs shows more complaints being made, but fewer violations alleged
With peak hunting season for the year on the horizon, lawmakers and houndsmen are still debating how to regulate the centuries-old Virginia tradition.
Dr. Joe Foley is Appointed to Salem City Council
Dr. Foley will take the place of Councilman John Saunders, who passed away on August 22.
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Published September 21Roanoke mayor: McGuire and Nash violated city council’s code of conduct over comments about land sale some believe to be for a data center
The matter stems from a vote by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Authority on Friday. The post Roanoke mayor: McGuire and Nash violated city council’s code of conduct over comments about land sale some believe to be for a data center appeared first on Cardinal News .
Star-B-Q Set for October 21 with Trey Pendley & Jake Bradley
Fast-rising country music singer Trey Pendley is headlining Star-B-Q this year with special guest Jake Bradley.
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Published September 21Remembering Annie Dillard in the valley that formed ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek’
A Hollins alumna reflects on the Pulitzer-winning author, who died last week at 81, and the ways, large and small, that her impact lingers.
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Published September 21Perriello, Macy hit McGuire, Cline on data centers. Here’s what they’re talking about (and what they’re not saying)
A fact-check on some of the charges the Democratic candidates in the 5th and 6th congressional districts have made about the Republican incumbents.
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Published September 21What 200 readers told us about what’s most important in Virginia local elections
Healthcare, democracy and data centers were top concerns heading into this year's midterms.
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Published September 21Business owner: Virginia already wrote the data-center heat law. Now make it a condition.
Every data center is a furnace. Nearly all the electricity that goes in comes out as heat, and the newest liquid-cooled halls put it out as warm water, exactly the temperature a greenhouse wants in a Virginia January.
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Published September 19The Danville animal shelter implemented some recommendations made in a 2021 assessment, and declined others
The city plans to conduct a broader assessment of animal welfare services, including the shelter, which was last assessed in 2021.
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Published September 18Reaction to Spanberger’s data center plan runs from ‘too much’ to ‘not enough’
Here's a round-up of comments from legislators, business groups, environmental groups and policy groups focused on energy issues.