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Glenn Youngkin’s approval soars, sixth-most popular governor in US
Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s (R-VA) approval has jumped to its highest yet, making the popular chief executive even more critical to former President Donald Trump’s bid to break the Democratic grip on the commonwealth. In a new Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College survey of Virginia likely voters, Youngkin’s popularity surged to 59%. […]
Most Northern Virginia land is reserved for single-family detached homes, research finds
This story was reported by WAMU . On just over 70% of the developable land in Northern Virginia, there’s only one thing you can build: a single-family detached house. That’s the lead finding of research into the region’s zoning restrictions from a group of scholars at George Mason University’s Mercatus Center.
Virginia data centers consume too much water, and things will only get worse with AI
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. A thirsty potato: According to private records obtained by the Financial Times through freedom of information requests, data center facilities in Virginia have experienced a significant increase in water consumption in recent years. The rise of generative AI could exacerbate this issue, potentially contributing to an environmental disaster in the making.
Hampton Roads student pass rates improve in math, science and writing
Most Hampton Roads school divisions saw gains in math and science pass rates last year, according to data released Tuesday by the Virginia Department of Education. Big gains on the 2023-24 Standards of Learning assessments were also seen across the state in pass rates on the writing assessment. In Hampton, the division’s science pass rate went up 7 percentage points. Newport News had a 4 ...
Virginia Pals Save Flowers From the Landfill, Redeploying Them to Bring Joy
A pair of Virginians who found themselves habitually dismayed by the amount of floral waste they saw over a series of weddings and funerals decided to launch a small nonprofit to reuse them. Friendly City Florals delivers flowers to hospice care homes, hospitals, and other events like funerals and weddings...
Governor Youngkin signs legislation supporting building blocks for Virginia families
RICHMOND, VA – On Aug. 15, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed ten bipartisan bills, marking a pivotal milestone for Building Blocks for Virginia Families, an initiative designed to expand available child care options and empower working families across the Commonwealth by ensuring parents have the support they need to thrive in today’s workforce. This historic moment for Virginia families took place at Anthony Seeger Hall at James Madison University, home to the JMU Young Children’s Program, an early learning center that serves children ages two to five years.
Food Lion invests $365M to remodel stores in North Carolina, Virginia
Fueled by a $365 million capital investment, Food Lion is ready to unveil remodeled stores in the greater Raleigh-Durham, N.C., area and in Mecklenburg County, Va., the company announced. The Salisbury, N.C.-based grocery retailer will hold ribbon-cutting events at 167 stores on Aug. 21. The upgraded stores include a new,...
AARP Virginia calling attention to food insecurity
In anticipation of September as Hunger Action Month, AARP Virginia is working to increase awareness about food insecurity and the resources available to help older adults in the commonwealth afford healthy and fulfilling lives. According to the organization, approximately 1 in 10 older adults in Virginia do not have consistent...
Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith Announce Four Southwest Virginia Projects to Receive Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants
RICHMOND, VA (VR) – Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith announced four economic development projects selected for Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) grant approval. The program is administered by the Virginia Department of Energy (Virginia Energy) and funded by the federal U.S. Department of Treasury. Each project incorporates sites where coal was mined […] The post Governor Glenn Youngkin and Congressman Morgan Griffith Announce Four Southwest Virginia Projects to Receive Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization Grants appeared first on The Virginian Review.
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