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Governor Youngkin announces $9 billion Google investment in Virginia
Google will invest an additional $9 billion in Virginia by the end of 2026, with major projects planned for cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Front Royal opens applications for 2025–2026 Citizens Academy
The Town of Front Royal has opened applications for its 2025–2026 Citizens Academy, a program designed to give residents a closer look at how local government works.
Virginia sees 5.3 percentage point drop in alcohol use since 2012 peak
A new analysis shows that Virginians are drinking less than they did a decade ago, part of a broader national trend away from alcohol.
Front Royal announces Labor Day closings and trash collection changes
The Town of Front Royal business offices will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025, in observance of Labor Day. Trash and recycling collection normally scheduled for Monday will take place on Wednesday, September 3. All other regular trash and recycling collection days will remain the same this week. The town also announced that there…
Attorney General Miyares finds Roanoke College discriminated against female athletes
Richmond, Va. – Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that his Office of Civil Rights has found reasonable cause to conclude that Roanoke College violated the Virginia Human Rights Act (VHRA) and Title IX by discriminating and retaliating against female student-athletes. The investigation stemmed from complaints by members of the women’s swim team, who said…
Rappahannock Electric Cooperative member-owners elect three board members at 2025 annual meeting
Fredericksburg, Va. – More than 17,000 member-owners of Rappahannock Electric Cooperative (REC) took part in the democratic process of choosing representatives for the utility’s Board of Directors during the 2025 Annual Meeting, held Aug. 20. Three incumbents were re-elected by their peers: “REC prides itself on being a democratic organization,” said Casey Hollins, Managing Director of…
Sheriff warns of ongoing phone scam impersonating deputies
Warren County, VA — The Warren County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about an ongoing phone scam in which individuals are impersonating deputies and attempting to trick citizens into handing over personal information or money. According to the Sheriff’s Office, residents have reported receiving calls, voicemails, and text messages from people falsely claiming to represent…
Front Royal man arrested after high-speed pursuit in Warren, Shenandoah counties
Deputies with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Front Royal man after a high-speed pursuit through Warren and Shenandoah counties on Aug. 21, authorities said.
Va. Dems will again try to replace Columbus Day with Indigenous Peoples Day
By Nathaniel ClineThe Virginia Mercury State Democrats plan to make Indigenous People’s Day an official holiday in Virginia and will discuss the proposal in the next legislative session in January, a state delegate said over the weekend. The measure could face opposition from Republicans and others because it would mean replacing Columbus Day. Next session…
VA811 day is August 11: Click or call before you dig
FREDERICKSBURG, Va. – National 811 Day will be observed on August 11 (8/11), serving as a reminder to visit VA811.com or call VA811 before starting any digging project to check for underground utility lines. The size of the project doesn’t matter—whether you’re a contractor using an excavator to dig a trench or a homeowner with…
