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A VCIJ at WHRO analysis of Flock Safety logs found that data from Bridgewater’s commuters was searched millions of times by law enforcement across the country. A year later, town leaders voted to dump the AI-powered surveillance network.

Mayor Bobby Dyer says he’ll seek the GOP nomination in the 22nd District. He could face a former City Council colleague.

Virginia’s largest utility is asking regulators to OK a long-term plan to recoup costs for high fuel prices. The new charges could wipe out a proposed customer rebate from a NextEra acquisition.

A VCIJ review of thousands of public records shows widespread misunderstanding and mistrust of Flock Safety – even inside city halls and police headquarters.

More than a quarter of a million voting-age Virginians last year were barred from the polls. They were once convicted of a felony, served their time and re-entered society – but not completely.

Both energy giants have a history of trying to make small, independent solar projects more costly for homeowners and businesses.

Privacy advocates from Norfolk to Fairfax County to tiny Elkton and Bridgewater have publicly voiced opposition to the AI-powered system and its unblinking cameras lining their streets. In some cases, elected leaders have taken notice.

A new Virginia law encourages farmers to mix solar generation with crops and cattle. A rural pilot program shows promise.

The murder-suicide of a former state official and his wife reveals a common thread in family violence

Old Dominion, Virginia Commonwealth universities have the highest number of violations, according to Virginia State Police data.