Prince William Water’s updated project plans include a new pump at the Griffith Plant and two water-main interconnections, with Lake Ridge listed as an alternate site.
Henrico officials are rethinking parts of a proposed 20-year Lakeside growth plan after residents pushed back on its mixed-use, walkable redevelopment approach.
Virginia is averaging 7.8 inches below normal rainfall, while the Roanoke region faces emergency-level drought conditions and record-low readings in some wells.
A Virginia State Corporation Commission order requires data centers to pay transmission infrastructure costs used exclusively by their facilities, as the state weighs the effects of rapid industry growth on electricity customers and natural resources.
Virginia’s 2026 budget language requires an audit of Virginia State Police finances, with findings due to legislative budget committees by Aug. 30, 2026.
Virginia posted unofficial results for Alexandria’s Aug. 4 dual primary, but race totals, winners, turnout and certified city results were not yet available.
Lynchburg says crews have completed drilling for the Blackwater CSO tunnel, a major wastewater project linking downtown with the CSO 52 site.
Virginia Beach is weighing future uses for the Interfacility Traffic Area, but no project has been approved or funded as the master-plan update continues.
Richmond began transferring emergency-medical 911 callers to the Richmond Ambulance Authority at 9 a.m. July 27 under a City Council ordinance.
Prince George County Public Schools will close registration Thursday, Aug. 13, while staff complete division-wide professional development before the 2026–27 school year.
VDOT scheduled a July 14 public information meeting in Abingdon on a proposed extension of Cook Street and French Moore Boulevard.
Chesapeake Public Schools is considering turning Norfolk Highlands Primary into an early-learning center. Parents have raised concerns, but no final vote is documented.
Pearisburg Town Council will hear public comment Aug. 11 on proposed Chapter 24 zoning amendments covering electronic signs and accessory dwelling units.
Harrisonburg’s Aug. 4 dual primary included two Democratic City Council nominations. The next major date in the contest is the Nov. 3 general election.
Norfolk Police are seeking help identifying two people after several Norfolk businesses were burglarized early Monday, July 27, 2026.
A grant announced June 18 will fund lockdown safety shades on every public classroom door in Wythe County Public Schools, adding to previously funded door barricades.
Rockingham County’s Urban Growth Area and Urban Development Area framework includes Mount Crawford and guides how future development and infrastructure may be planned.
Alexandria completed an initial study of a proposed 1.5-mile Beauregard Trail extension, but funding, final design and construction timing remain unsettled.
Newport News City Council approved a referendum proposal for up to a 1% local sales tax dedicated to school construction and major renovations.
City Manager Patrick Duhaney appointed Emily Archer to lead Virginia Beach’s economic-development department as planning continues for major growth areas.
Richmond officials advanced a proposed sales-tax question for school facilities, but voters have not approved a tax and ballot placement remained unresolved.
Virginia Tech lists construction beginning in summer 2026 on new Blacksburg residence halls totaling 1,200 beds, as the university prepares to renovate existing housing.
