The midterm elections put data centers on the ballot across the nation, and Americans had a resounding answer: Not in my community.
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Four Hokies scored in double figures.
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Nearly two-thirds of voters said no to a proposed sales tax increase to fund education.
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RICHMOND — It turned out that elections, not redistricting, were Virginia Democrats' best option for picking up seats in Congress.
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Madison County reminds property owners that 2027 land use revalidations and new applications are due November 2, 2026, with a late fee and final cutoff December 31.
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The Campbell County Historic Courthouse will host the seventh annual Holiday Market in Rustburg on Friday, Nov. 6, 4–7 p.m., with local vendors and a Nov. 8 rain date.
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Campbell County’s HallowGreen Litter Pick-up Initiative has 68 families registered, with participants logging collected bags online and welcome to continue into 2027.
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Spotsylvania Utilities will shut off water Oct. 27, 2026, from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Drive, affecting nearby streets listed in the notice.
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