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3 storiesnewest firstlatest September 17, 2026
Governor Abigail Spanberger declared a state of emergency on September 16, 2026, in response to a severe hay shortage caused by ongoing drought in Virginia, enabling state agencies to coordinate relief efforts for affected farmers.
Loudoun County supervisors voted to advance a proposal that would pause new data‑center projects for a year, with a final vote set for next month. The measure seeks to give the county time to assess infrastructure and growth impacts amid its status as a major Virginia data‑center hub.
A former Northern Virginia student entered a Fairfax County school without permission and assaulted an officer, resulting in a serious felony charge under Virginia law.
