“Without farmers, we could be starving or naked,” said Desmyn Owens. “So it’s important for … especially young people to understand … the importance of agriculture.”

The data center industry was born in Northern Virginia over 30 years ago, but its rapid growth in the last few years has led to unique opportunities as they look to build outside the DC exurbs.

During a special meeting on Aug. 27, Virginia Beach school board discussed a stipend but didn’t identify how to pay for it, if officials choose that option.

And those federal investments could expand to Virginia soon.

Virginia has become a major hub for those seeking abortions across the South and these grassroots support groups are helping with the surge.

Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle made his first public appearance in the position on the USS Truman.

“We have a responsibility to continue to protect our colleges and universities from outside political operatives,” Sen. Aaron Rouse told reporters after the meeting.

The Aug. 7 complaint says a potential 7-3-1 system violates the U.S. Voting Rights Act of 1965. The city responded this week by saying plaintiffs are challenging a voting system that hasn’t been used.

The tech giant will power projects in Chesterfield, Loudoun and Prince William.