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Margaret Minnicks

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Why Virginia is the World’s Data Center Capital and why neighbors complain

If you live in Virginia as I do, you have likely noticed massive, windowless concrete buildings popping up near major highways. You might be part of the heated debates over them at local county board meetings because a data center is being built near you.

Virginia · 1d
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The News Leader

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Local students explore teaching as Virginia vacancies decline

FISHERSVILLE — Walking into a classroom full of students who are considering being teachers delighted Ryan Barber. The Waynesboro assistant superintendent was part of a group that answered questions from students in the Teachers for Tomorrow programs at Valley Career and Technical Center and the Shenandoah Valley Governor's School in Fishersville at the end of October. It was the second straight year the panel of superintendents and central office was hosted by the programs, giving students a chance to ask questions of those in leadership positions in Augusta County, Staunton and Waynesboro. Barber believes programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can plant seeds that hopefully grow in the years to come, eventually producing more and more teachers in area classrooms. Part of Barber's job is recruiting and hiring staff for Waynesboro Public Schools. Finding teachers is never easy, although according to the The Virginia Department of Education the numbers are improving. Since 2023, teacher vacancies across Virginia have dropped by almost 36% . In Region 5, which includes the Shenandoah Valley, the teacher vacancy rate is 1.4%, lower than the state rate of 2.5%. Those are good signs and programs like Teachers for Tomorrow can help identify students who are interested

Waynesboro, VA · 2d

13News Now

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Gas prices drop below $4 -- Will they keep falling?

Hampton Roads, VA · 4h

The Money Overview

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Sentara is set to leave Anthem’s Medicare Advantage and marketplace networks in Virginia on Jan. 1 and Medicaid on Jan. 28, with care continuing for active cancer treatment

Sentara Health, the hospital system that runs more than 100 sites of care across Virginia and North Carolina, says its doctors and hospitals will drop out of Anthem’s Medicare Advantage and Affordable Care Act marketplace networks on Jan. 1, and out of Anthem Medicaid on Jan. 28. Anthem says talks are still open. Members have […] The post Sentara is set to leave Anthem’s Medicare Advantage and marketplace networks in Virginia on Jan. 1 and Medicaid on Jan. 28, with care continuing for active cancer treatment appeared first on The Money Overview .

Virginia · 1d

The Progress-Index

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Live! Casino Virginia sees revenue bounceback in October

Live! Casino Virginia 's October revenues bounced back from a September dip , according to figures released Nov. 13 by the Virginia Lottery . The Petersburg casino's adjusted gross revenue (AGR) for October was $13.54 million, according to the data. That is about a half-million dollars higher than the previous month when the AGR dropped by more than $1 million. Slot AGR rebounded from $9.5 million in September to $10.2 million in October. Table-game revenue stayed about the same at $3.33 million. As far as state and local tax revenue for October, Live! put $2.44 million into Virginia's pocketbook and more than $812,000 into Petersburg's. That has not changed much in the 10 months the casino has been open. Since opening Jan. 22, Live! Casino Virginia's AGR sits at more than $131 million. More: How blackjack dealing was in the cards for former Richmond food server Statewide, Caesars Virginia in Danville continues to be the top-grossing casino resort with $36 million in October. Rivers Casino in Portsmouth was second with $26 million, followed by Hard Rock Bristol with $23 million. Those three are operating in their permanent locations while Petersburg and The Interim Gaming Hall in Norfolk are in temporary

Petersburg, VA · 3h

WTVR CBS 6

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Final Score Friday Week 12 scores and highlights

Lane Casadonte and Sean Robertson will have scores and highlights from high school football games across Central Virginia.

Virginia · 1h

familyvacationsus.com

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10 Virginia Train Rides That Could Make Thanksgiving Weekend The Best Part Of The Trip

One Virginia excursion train sends you through a tunnel about a mile long while you sit in a passenger car from the 1940s. That fact alone made me want to rethink the whole Thanksgiving plan. Another ride starts its holiday season right after Thanksgiving, with hot cocoa, cookies, and Santa...

Virginia · 1d

travelinglifestyle.net

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Dangerous Freeze Watch Issued for 33 Counties in Virginia and North Carolina as Temperatures Are About to Plummet

A Freeze Watch is in effect for 33 counties in Virginia and North Carolina as temperatures could fall to 30 degrees. The watch runs from late Friday night through Saturday morning, according to bulletins from NWS Wakefield and NWS Raleigh. Counties under the watch. In Virginia (17): Richmond, Brunswick, Dinwiddie,...

North Carolina · 1d

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Seven Small-Town Virginia Taverns Have Been Pouring Beer And Frying Burgers Since Before You Were Born

Some Virginia taverns were feeding travelers back when the roads outside were dirt and the customers arrived on horseback, and a few of them are still flipping burgers today. This list rounds up seven old-school spots, from a courthouse tavern George Washington knew to a ten-stool Roanoke counter that never closes.

Virginia · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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We Ranked The Most Nostalgic Places In Virginia And Here’s Who Made The Cut

Old-fashioned diners, vintage attractions, and shops that seem untouched by modern trends can bring back memories you didn’t even realize you missed. Sometimes a familiar sign or a classic storefront is enough to spark a whole conversation. Virginia has plenty of places where the past still feels close. Historic...

Virginia · 2d

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5 Official ‘Hallmark Christmas Towns’ Within Driving Distance of Northern Virginia

This year, the Hallmark Channel launched its first “Merriest Christmas Towns” contest, inviting fans to vote for the U.S. towns that best capture the spirit of the season. The winner, Carlinville, Illinois, will serve as the backdrop for an upcoming Hallmark Christmas movie. But five of the other finalists, all named official Hallmark Christmas Towns, are close enough to NoVA for a day trip or weekend getaway.

Virginia · 2d

WFXR

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears delivers keynote address at annual Valor Farm Veterans Day Commemoration

ALTAVISTA, Va. (WFXR) — U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears delivered the keynote address at the 7th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Valor Farm, honoring the sacrifices and commitment of the millions of service members that have fought for and defended U.S. freedom for the past 250 years. “She’s worth […]

Virginia · 1d

WAVY News 10

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VDOT prepares for snow ahead of winter season

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) – With temperatures dropping across the Commonwealth, officials with the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) say they are in the final stages of getting ready for snow season. Officials say preparations actually begin in the summer but now is the time for them to focus on inspecting snow-fighting equipment and ensuring […]

Virginia · 2d

WDBJ 7

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Virginia Hopes Grant Program Will Help Solve Shortage of Large-Animal Vets

Virginia · 22h

Subplot News

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Former Virginia athlete, trainer shares No. 1 trait he sees that indicates future athletic success. It’s not physical: ‘You can see it in their eyes’

'The killer instinct, it can't be taught.' The post Former Virginia athlete, trainer shares No. 1 trait he sees that indicates future athletic success. It’s not physical: ‘You can see it in their eyes’ appeared first on Subplot News .

Virginia · 1d

montanarightnow.com

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Pete Hegseth, group reprimanded at Arlington National Cemetery

ARLINGTON, Va. — A guard at Arlington National Cemetery corrected a group that included Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday. The soldier was guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and corrected them after hearing a laugh coming from their area. "All visitors will maintain an atmosphere of silence...

Virginia · 1d

nationalfisherman.com

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ASMFC cuts menhaden quota as industry warns of economic fallout

Atlantic menhaden fishermen will face additional harvest restrictions over the next two years after the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) approved a phased reduction in the coastwide quota, prompting industry representatives to warn of economic consequences for fishing crews, processing workers and coastal communities from Maine to Virginia. The...

Virginia · 1d

29news.com

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“This is worse than I thought it was,”: Virginia lawmakers, nursing homes confront staffing crisis

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WVIR) - Virginia’s nursing homes are facing a staffing crisis. Numbers presented to the Joint Commission on Health Care in October showed that 79 facilities would need more staff to meet a proposed state staffing standard for 2029. Members of the Joint Commission on Health Care, including...

Virginia · 2d

myfamilytravels.com

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11 Virginia Holiday Markets and Shops Worth Visiting Before The Christmas Shopping Rush Begins

Handmade ornaments, freshly baked treats, and rows of gifts you won’t find in every department store can make holiday shopping feel surprisingly enjoyable. Especially when festive decorations and cheerful crowds turn an ordinary shopping trip into a seasonal tradition. Virginia hosts holiday markets that bring together local artisans, independent...

Virginia · 2d

The Washington Times

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Virginia's largest school district touts mediocrity

On Nov. 4, leaders of Fairfax County Public Schools emailed parents to brag that district students outperformed their peers across Virginia on the SAT.

Fairfax County, VA · 22h