Redistricting Chaos Continues

Early voting on Virginia’s referendum about whether to amend the constitution to allow temporary congressional redistricting this year—ahead of the 2026 elections—is scheduled to begin on Friday. Several legal and logistical challenges remain unresolved, however.

The Augusta County Board of Supervisors passed a resolution last week opposing the redistricting map proposed by Democrats, which would divide the county among three districts. Patrick County’s Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution to delay early voting until April 16, less than a week ahead of the scheduled April 21 referendum.

Other counties are preparing for the vote. “It is our duty to plan, prepare, and administer this special election until otherwise instructed by a court ruling or further legislation from the General Assembly,” Botetourt County Registrar Traci Clark said.

Democrats gerrymandered the proposed district map to give their party an advantage in 10 of the state’s 11 congressional races as a “temporary response to an extraordinary national moment,” according to a recent letter signed by Virginia House Democrats. 

Loudoun Lawsuit Settled

The Loudoun County School Board and the families of two boys who were accused of sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination settled a federal lawsuit last week. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

The boys were investigated and suspended last year after a female student who identifies as a male accused them of harassment when they complained that she was in the boys’ locker room.

“Ultimately, this case involved two high school boys,” federal Judge Leonie Brinkema told the parties. “I am thrilled that you have been able to work it out.“

The Founding Freedoms Law Center represented the boys. The organization’s president said, “We hope that, in the future, as a result of the attention brought to this situation and our efforts to help vindicate these boys, Loudoun County will have an even greater incentive to protect vulnerable students from the harms of gender ideology.”

Deadly Beltway Road Rage Incident 

A state trooper shot and killed a suspect who apparently launched a road rage attack after an accident on the Capital Beltway on Sunday.

Authorities said 32-year-old Jared Llamado of McLean got out of his car after a crash and attacked others with a knife. He killed 39-year-old Michelle Adams and a dog and wounded three other people before the officer could intervene and shoot him.

The three survivors were hospitalized with serious injuries. The incident closed all southbound lanes of I-495 and backed up traffic for six miles.

In response to online speculation, state police said the attack was not terrorism.

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➤ Northern Virginia: A winter weather advisory is in effect through this afternoon for parts of Virginia, with a combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain in the forecast. (Details)

➤ Ringgold: AeroFarms announced it is attempting to sell itself to an undisclosed buyer. If the deal doesn’t go through, the company is expected to close its Pittsylvania County facility and lay off 145 people by the end of the month. (Details)

➤ Statewide: Virginia State Police announced that authorities seized more than 150 pounds of narcotics and recovered seven firearms worth a total of $3,500 in the week ending Feb. 24. (More)

➤ Virginia Beach: The school board voted unanimously to end the use of seclusion rooms in the buildings it owns. “I believe that this is a step in a right direction, but I would like to see us get to a point where we have no seclusion for any reason,” board member Dr. Alveta Green said. (Details)

➤ Roanoke: The project to replace the Wasena Bridge is 80% complete and on schedule to be finished this summer, according to the project manager. (More)

➤ Arlington: A group called Citizens for Cherrydale Library launched a petition drive after the county manager recommended shuttering the branch to save money. Arlington is facing a budget shortfall of more than $30 million this year. (More)

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➤ UVA men’s basketball hosts Wake Forest tonight. The Cavaliers are coming off a drubbing at Duke and slipped to No. 13 in the latest AP poll. (See Poll)

➤ Virginia Tech’s Landon Gentry posted a time of 1:40.35 in the 200 fly at the Tennessee Last Chance Invitational swim meet this weekend, the second-fastest time in program history. (Details)

➤ Jeremiyah Love, the top running back prospect in the upcoming NFL draft, said he and Commanders’ quarterback Jayden Daniels would make a “great little duo” if Washington were to select him with the 7th pick. (More)

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➤ The average price of gasoline dropped 1.1 cents over the last week. Drivers in the Commonwealth paid $2.82 per gallon yesterday, 5.1 cents less than last month and 10.3 cents less year-over-year. (Details)

➤ Booz Allen Hamilton, a contractor with headquarters in McLean, inked a $696.7 million contract with the U.S. Army to deliver training support services for the Mission Command Training Program. (More)

➤ A bill on its way to Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s desk would require establishments that serve alcohol for on-premises consumption to generate 30% of sales from food, down from the current requirement of 45%. (Details)

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➤ The Virginia Department of Education reported that more than 59,000 children are being homeschooled this year, up more than 5% year-over-year. (Details)

➤ The director of Virginia’s Affordable Care Act marketplace said roughly 25,000 people across the state lost health coverage through the marketplace at the end of January, and 19,000 fewer people enrolled this year than last. (More)

➤ Volunteers with an environmental protection group installed 900 feet of sand fencing at Crab Creek in Virginia Beach. The goal is to help reduce shoreline erosion. (Details)

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