Thursday, March 27, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1775, the Second Virginia Convention ended at St. John’s Church in Richmond. The seven-day gathering was held to elect delegates to the Second Continental Congress and featured Patrick Henry’s famous “give me liberty or give me death” speech. Less than a month later, the American Revolution erupted.

DEI went down at another Virginia university this week—but not before many students made their opinions clear. Find the latest from Blacksburg in our Top Stories.

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No Foul Play in Former U.S. Attorney’s Death

The Alexandria Police Department said it believes former U.S. Attorney Jessica Aber died of natural causes.

The 43-year-old was found dead inside her home last week. Her family said she had suffered from epilepsy and epileptic seizures for many years.

Police noted that “the investigation is ongoing, and the case will remain open until the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) returns a final ruling on the cause and manner of death.”

Aber, a Biden appointee, had served as U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia from 2021 until her resignation in January.

Hokies Protest Revocation of DEI

Hundreds of students, staffers, and graduates marched for hours on the Virginia Tech campus and rallied in favor of diversity, equity, and inclusion policies as the Board of Visitors was meeting to vote on whether to end the school’s DEI programs.

“It’s time Virginia Tech checks their definition of Ut Prosim and supports the community,” junior Nick Cavicchio said, citing the university’s Latin motto that translates to “That I may serve.”

Despite the protests, the board voted 12-2 to eliminate the university’s Inclusivity Excellence and Strategy Office as a way to comply with an executive order from President Trump.

According to the decision, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands must report to the board within 30 days about compliance with its resolution. Other state schools, including UVA, VCU, and the community college system, have already taken similar actions to end DEI policies.

Play Ball!

A young team will start the MLB season for the Washington Nationals this afternoon as highly-touted prospects, including James Wood and Dylan Crews, make their first appearance on Opening Day.

The Phillies, who won the National League East last season, are in town for a three-game series. Mackenzie Gore, in his third season with the Nats, is scheduled to start.

Washington hasn’t made the playoffs since it won the World Series in 2019. No player from that squad remains on the roster, and its division is stacked with potential playoff teams in Philadelphia, New York, and Atlanta.

Still, hope springs eternal in March at Nats Park.

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➤ Statewide: Gov. Glenn Youngkin said Virginia may pull funding from local governments that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement officials. The governor has said he wants to eliminate so-called “sanctuary cities.” (Details)

➤ Bristol: A newly signed law gives cities more power to take over blighted properties. The measure was drafted by Bristol City Manager Randall Eads after fires destroyed large parts of the former Virginia Intermont College campus last year. (More)

➤ Winchester: A police officer was placed on paid leave after using a taser during an arrest at a convenience store as the suspect seemed to be reaching for his glasses. “The Department is conducting a thorough administrative review of the incident in accordance with current policy,” Police Chief Ronnie Lewis announced. (Watch Video)

➤ Norfolk: The City Council told the school board to develop a plan to close and consolidate 10 schools before the next educational year begins in August. Enrollment in the system has plunged 21% since 2010. (Details)

➤ Richmond: State Attorney General Jason Miyares reminded Virginians that state law gives them the power to demand that biological history firm 23andMe delete and destroy their genetic data within 30 days. The company filed for bankruptcy this week. (More)

➤ Southwest Virginia: The Virginia Department of Forestry managed almost a dozen blazes so far this month. Dry conditions in many parts of the state triggered red flag warnings this week. (Details)

➤ Martinsville Speedway hosts NASCAR’s Cook Out 400 on Sunday. (Who’s Racing)

➤ The Washington Capitals, sporting the best record in the NHL, visit Minnesota tonight coming off an overtime loss in Winnipeg. (Preview)

➤ Four UVA golfers placed in the top 15 at William & Mary’s Golden Horseshoe Intercollegiate. As a team, the Cavaliers are ranked No. 9 in the nation. (Details)

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➤ Virginia is for bettors. The Commonwealth ranked No. 9 for the amount wagered among all states, with $6.9 billion bet in 2024. That’s up 23.9% from 2023. (More)

➤ Arlington residents may soon pay more for planning, zoning, and inspections. The county said current administrative costs are running higher than the fees they are charging. (Details)

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➤ Centenarian Barbara Spence said helping others is the key to longevity. The Chesterfield resident celebrated her 100th birthday this week. (Details)

➤ Tickets for shows at Caesars Virginia Pantheon in Danville go on sale tomorrow. The venue is set to open in June and has scheduled performances by Gary Allan, Gabriel Iglesias, and Jamey Johnson. (More)

➤ Cherry blossoms are breaking out across the Commonwealth. Peak bloom is expected this weekend around Northern Virginia. (Details)

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