Virginia’s growing data‑center industry is stirring both excitement and concern across the state. Supporters argue that these massive facilities bring in substantial tax revenue and create jobs, helping to keep Virginia competitive in a tech‑driven world. Critics point out the hefty energy demands a
Scott Bottoms calls himself a man on a mission, but not the kind most voters expect. The Colorado Springs pastor turned lawmaker insists he never wanted the political spotlight, yet he now leads the Republican race for governor. His reasoning? "God called me to this, " he says, blending faith and po
Virginia Beach’s school board is rethinking how young students use computers in class. A new plan would stop pre-K through first graders from using school laptops during lessons next year. Second graders couldn’t take their devices home except in special cases, though they’d still use them at school
Scott Coker is trying to launch a new MMA league by 2027 with $60 million behind it. The league will focus on just one weight class at first, running a big tournament-style event. But Aljamain Sterling, a former UFC champion, isn’t convinced this is the best way to grab fans’ attention. Tournaments
Virginia is becoming the world’s hub for data centers, with a concentration so dense that it consumes enough electricity to light almost 900, 000 homes. These facilities promise hefty tax income for counties and a boost to the local workforce, yet they also raise serious questions about energy use a
Virginia recently took another step forward in improving care for mothers and infants with a set of new laws signed in April. These laws expand on last year’s "Momnibus" package, which was the first major effort to tackle long-standing issues in maternal and infant health across the state. While the
Virginia Beach just got a new spot that’s all about helping small businesses and artists shine. A pair of business owners, who know the struggle of finding the right workspace, decided to fix that problem themselves. They opened a place called The Void, a blank canvas-style studio where creatives ca
Scottie Scheffler’s name keeps popping up when people talk about slow play. He and his teammates, Justin Rose and Matt Fitzpatrick, started their round on the first tee at 8:40 a. m. Yet by the time they reached the tenth hole, more than three hours had passed. That pace would push a full round o
Scott-Vincent Borba is trading in his glamorous past for a much quieter life. Once a big name in the cosmetics world as the co-founder of e. l. f. Cosmetics, he now stands on the verge of becoming a Catholic priest. His journey from a luxury-filled life to this new path shows how life plans can shif
Virginia is caught in a legal tug-of-war over who controls the state’s political map. Last week, voters approved a new congressional district plan drawn by Democrats, which could flip four GOP-held House seats in November. But a county judge quickly blocked the results, calling the referendum illega
