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Virginia is under a severe heat advisory, with temperatures soaring to 98°F and heat indices exceeding 105°F across the Piedmont and Tidewater regions, prompting cooling centers to open in Richmond, Norfolk, and Northern Virginia. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall in Southwest Virginia has caused flash flooding, damaging roads and farmland in Buchanan and Dickenson counties.
Political News
Governor Glenn Youngkin signed a $178 billion state budget that includes tax cuts and increased education funding, while vetoing a bill that would have raised the minimum wage to $15 per hour. The General Assembly is debating controversial legislation to restrict gender-affirming care for minors, setting up a potential legal battle.
Election News
Virginia’s 2025 gubernatorial race is heating up, with Democratic Rep. Abigail Spanberger and Republican Lt. Governor Winsome Sears emerging as early frontrunners. A ballot initiative to establish open primaries has gained enough signatures to appear on November’s ballot, drawing bipartisan support.
Legal News
The Virginia Supreme Court upheld the state’s ban on assault weapons but struck down provisions limiting magazine capacity, citing constitutional concerns. In a separate ruling, a federal judge blocked enforcement of a new law requiring parental notification for school library book removals, calling it a First Amendment violation.
Entertainment News
The Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts kicks off its summer season with performances by the National Symphony Orchestra and a sold-out show by Hozier.
Town
The Washington Commanders open training camp with high expectations for their revamped roster, while the Virginia Tech Hokies football team enters preseason ranked in the Top 20. The Richmond Flying Squirrels (AA Giants) continue their playoff push in the Eastern League, drawing record crowds to The Diamond.
Forecast
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Today: 98°F (Richmond), 96°F (Virginia Beach), heat advisory
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Tuesday: 97°F, isolated thunderstorms
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Wednesday: 95°F, humid
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Thursday: 93°F, partly cloudy
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Friday: 91°F, scattered showers
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Saturday: 89°F, breezy
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Sunday: 87°F, more moderate
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From scorching heatwaves to political battles, cultural celebrations to town rivalries, Virginia continues to make news across the Commonwealth. Stay updated on the latest developments from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Chesapeake Bay.
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