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Northrop Grumman's new facility at 1001 Shenandoah Village Dr., Waynesboro. Photo by USA Today Network/Reuters

Northrop Grumman seeks permit for new Waynesboro facility

Northrop Grumman is asking Virginia for an environmental permit for small-scale emissions related to its new facility in Waynesboro.

The Fin Fan ACHE area at the Microsoft data center in Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin on Sept. 18, 2025. Microsoft announced plans to spend $4 billion to build a second data center in Mount Pleasant that it says will be the most advanced AI center in the world.

Around The Nation March 19, 2026

Microsoft vows to end secret data center agreements with local governments

Microsoft will stop using non-disclosure agreements with local governments for data center projects to increase transparency and public trust.

With Assembly passage, Virginia inches closer to cannabis retail sales

Virginia lawmakers approved a bill to regulate adult-use cannabis retail sales, establishing taxes and funding for education and equity programs.

A few 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning XLT trucks are parked on a lot at Village Ford dealership in Dearborn on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026.

Around The Nation March 13, 2026

U.S. auto sales could plunge amid war in Iran, historical data shows

U.S. auto sales could sharply decline due to the Iran war, with historical data from Anderson Economic Group showing drops over 10% during past oil crises and conflicts.

Augusta County on the proposed Congressional redistricting map should Virginia voters approved the Virginia Constitutional amendment.

Government March 6, 2026

Virginia redistricting vote begins amid lawsuits

Virginia's special election on congressional redistricting begins despite lawsuits. Early voting runs through April 18 with legal defenses from Attorney General Jay Jones.

The proposed Congressional redistricting map should Virginia voters approved the Virginia Constitutional amendment.

Government March 5, 2026

Virginia officials oppose new congressional redistricting maps

Virginia delegates and Augusta County officials oppose the April 21 special election amendment on congressional redistricting, citing concerns over gerrymandering.

Charlie Hill, second from right, pledged $1.5 million to Virginia State University, his alma mater, during halftime of a VSU basketball game Feb. 21, 2026.

VSU gets pledge of $1.5M in largest gift ever from living alumnus

Virginia State University received a $1.5 million pledge from alumnus Charlie Hill, marking the largest gift ever from a living VSU graduate.

This map shows Virginia's new congressional district lines as drawn by Virginia Democrats Feb. 4, 2026. Under this proposal, the 4th District, which covers the Tri-City area, would expand westward to pick up three more counties and two more cities.

Virginia redistricting vote will take place in April, court rules

The Virginia Supreme Court agreed to hear Democrats' appeal of a court order blocking their mid-decade congressional redistricting plan ahead of an April referendum.

Photo supplied by VMI Photo by J.Robertson

Government February 12, 2026

Virginia Military Institute governance bill advances without Virginia State University oversight

Virginia Military Institute governance reform bill advances in House without Virginia State University oversight amid concerns over VMI's Confederate history and board composition.