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Nelson County's Moldenhauer, Ferren sweep top VHSL Class 2 honors

Nelson County's Moldenhauer, Ferren sweep top VHSL Class 2 honors

  • Bryson Gordon

The Lady Govs' do-it-all midfielder was named the Class 2 Player of the Year, while Bryan Ferren was named the Coach of the Year. See the full All-State teams here.

Prepare now for a hotter, drier summer in the garden

Prepare now for a hotter, drier summer in the garden

  • Don Davis

Heat and drought are tough on plants, but columnist Don Davis says preparation can help them survive.

Sen. Lucas rallies support in Chesterfield for data center crackdown

Sen. Lucas rallies support in Chesterfield for data center crackdown

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The $1.7 billion in impact fees that Sen. Louise Lucas proposed as an alternative to doing away with a sales tax exemption for data centers doesn’t rule out ending that tax break, she said.

PHOTOS: James River Batteau Festival underway in Lynchburg

PHOTOS: James River Batteau Festival underway in Lynchburg

  • Matthew Perschall

The 41st annual James River Batteau Festival kicked off Wednesday with a day of tours on the water.

New principal of Nelson high school, Scott Belako, to assume role July 1

New principal of Nelson high school, Scott Belako, to assume role July 1

  • Justin Faulconer

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Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

  • GWYNDOLYN MILES Richmond Times-Dispatch

The calves were found and placed with a professional facility that specialized in giraffe care.

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on Tuesday offered an "alternate path" to a potential budget deal that she said would not break current state commitments to data centers.

Prepare now for a hotter, drier summer in the garden

Prepare now for a hotter, drier summer in the garden

  • Don Davis

Heat and drought are tough on plants, but columnist Don Davis says preparation can help them survive.

Sen. Lucas rallies support in Chesterfield for data center crackdown

Sen. Lucas rallies support in Chesterfield for data center crackdown

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The $1.7 billion in impact fees that Sen. Louise Lucas proposed as an alternative to doing away with a sales tax exemption for data centers doesn’t rule out ending that tax break, she said.

New principal of Nelson high school, Scott Belako, to assume role July 1

New principal of Nelson high school, Scott Belako, to assume role July 1

  • Justin Faulconer

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Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

Natural Bridge Zoo giraffe calves found after disappearing last year

  • GWYNDOLYN MILES Richmond Times-Dispatch

The calves were found and placed with a professional facility that specialized in giraffe care.

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on Tuesday offered an "alternate path" to a potential budget deal that she said would not break current state commitments to data centers.

Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

Spanberger signs more than 20 gun violence prevention measures

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ceremoniously signed more than 20 bills aimed at gun violence prevention in the commonwealth.

Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

House pushes new budget compromise with governor's support

House pushes new budget compromise with governor's support

  • MICHAEL MARTZ AND DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

After three months of deadlock, the House Appropriations Committee isn't waiting on the Senate any longer for a budget deal to keep Virginia government running on July 1.

Virginia law enforcement fielding questions about incoming assault weapons ban

Virginia law enforcement fielding questions about incoming assault weapons ban

  • ANNA BRYSON Richmond Times-Dispatch

Some law enforcement agencies across Virginia say they are being inundated with questions from gun owners who are confused about how the state’s new law will be enforced.

Early voting begins this week for congressional primaries

Early voting begins this week for congressional primaries

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia voters are about to go to the polls again, with 45 days of early voting beginning this week in party primaries for the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives.

Why your azaleas may be struggling — and what to do

Why your azaleas may be struggling — and what to do

  • Don Davis

Seeing gray growth on your azaleas? Columnist Don Davis says the problem may not be what you think.

Melanie Lucero says any Republican can win Virginia's 5th — except John McGuire

Melanie Lucero says any Republican can win Virginia's 5th — except John McGuire

  • DAVID VELAZQUEZ The (Charlottesville) Daily Progress

Melanie Lucero, John McGuire's Republican challenger for Virginia's 5th Congressional District, says she's not worried about Democratic Challenger Tom Perriello, but says that McGuire should be. 

Nelson girls’ soccer channels community support amid tournament run

Nelson girls’ soccer channels community support amid tournament run

  • Ian Curtis

In the midst of its record-breaking playoff run, Nelson County girls soccer has drawn on the wellspring of support they’ve received from the local community.

Jefferson Forest's Isaac Elder is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week for the week of June 8

Jefferson Forest's Isaac Elder is The News & Advance Athlete of the Week for the week of June 8

  • Bryson Gordon

The Jefferson Forest pitcher and third baseman helped his team to a Region 4D title and captured The News & Advance Athlete of the Week in the process.

Nelson resident Edith Napier served community in many roles

Nelson resident Edith Napier served community in many roles

  • Justin Faulconer

The halls, rooms, auditorium, gym and grounds of the Nelson Heritage Center in Arrington fill Edith Napier with warmth and happiness in recalling the many special memories she had there as a student.

Nelson County slips past Gate City in historic home state playoff game, state semifinals next

Nelson County slips past Gate City in historic home state playoff game, state semifinals next

  • Bryson Gordon

The Lady Govs' historic season will roll into the VHSL Class 2 state semifinals in Salem against Clarke County on Friday.

VHSL State Playoffs Recaps: Jefferson Forest baseball wins thriller in Class 4 quarterfinals, and more

VHSL State Playoffs Recaps: Jefferson Forest baseball wins thriller in Class 4 quarterfinals, and more

  • Bryson Gordon

The Jefferson Forest baseball team won in thrilling fashion over Loudoun Valley on Tuesday to return to the Class 4 state semifinals for the first time since 2022.

PHOTOS: Nelson County girls soccer defeats Gate City, advances to state semifinals

PHOTOS: Nelson County girls soccer defeats Gate City, advances to state semifinals

  • Matthew Perschall

The Nelson County girls soccer team defeated Gate City 1-0 in the VHSL Class 2 state quarterfinals Tuesday evening. Nelson County will face Clarke County in the state semifinals at Spartan Field in Salem at 9 a.m. Friday, June 12.

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