Fairfax Murder-Suicide 

Former Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself at their Annandale home, police said. They were living together but were in the process of obtaining a divorce.

The couple’s two children were in the house at the time of the shootings but were not injured. A teenage son alerted authorities.

Cerina Fairfax was a dentist who ran her own practice. She had filed for divorce and installed cameras throughout the home, which authorities used to piece together the chain of events.

Justin Fairfax was elected lieutenant governor in 2017. During his term, he was accused of sexual assaults dating to 2000 and 2004, which he denied. He had been working as a lawyer since leaving public service.

Early Voting Ends Tomorrow

Early voting ends tomorrow for Tuesday’s referendum on whether to amend the constitution to allow congressional redistricting ahead of the November elections. More than a million ballots have been cast, according to the Virginia Public Access Project.

If voters approve the change, Democrats will redraw the state’s 11 congressional districts to give themselves an advantage in 10 of them. A number of Democrats, including Olivia Troye, Dorothy McAuliffe, and former federal prosecutor J.P. Cooney, have announced they will run in the yet-to-be-created districts should the measure pass.

The campaigns are being funded almost entirely by dark money. Nearly $76 million of the $79 million spent so far has come from groups that don’t have to disclose their donors.

The most recent poll from George Mason University found that 53% of respondents plan to vote yes, while 44% said they would vote no. The poll also indicated that almost 60% of registered voters will cast a ballot.

Tourism Plan Unveiled

Gov. Abigail Spanberger introduced Virginia’s Statewide Strategic Tourism Plan for the next four years. “Tourism is a critical economic driver for Virginia,” she announced. “This strategic plan provides a clear roadmap to compete in today’s evolving travel market.“

The updated plan includes input from more than 2,000 stakeholders and looked at hundreds of tourism assets across all 11 tourism regions. The aim is to target government investments into areas that need support, and to improve coordination among state, regional, and local partners.

“Destinations that invest strategically and align their efforts are the ones that win more visitors,” Virginia Tourism Corp. President and CEO Rita McClenny said.

Regional plans are scheduled to be released next Wednesday.

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➤ Virginia Beach: The city council voted to impose a 9:30 p.m. curfew for all ages at the Oceanfront tonight, tomorrow, and next Friday, April 24. A 7 p.m. curfew for minors also remains in effect. The action follows two recent, non-fatal mass shooting events in the area. (Details)

➤ Statewide: A new law will allow speed cameras in areas designated as “safety red zones,” such as areas that are identified as being dangerous for pedestrians. (More)

➤ Prince William County: Supervisors advanced a plan to reduce residential real estate tax bills by about $145 beginning next year. To make up the difference, the county school budget would be slashed by $31.2 million. (Details)

➤ Lynchburg: An audit identified concerns at a local post office, including delayed mail, issues with package scanning, security concerns, and shortcomings in building maintenance. (More)

➤ Loudoun County: A suspect in a bank robbery investigation apparently killed himself on Tuesday as police attempted to serve search and arrest warrants. Authorities also arrested a second man in connection with the March 26 robbery in Middleburg. (Details)

➤ Blacksburg: Undergraduate tuition and mandatory fees at Virginia Tech will increase 2.9% next year. In-state students will pay $17,087 per year, and out-of-state students will pay $40,180 per year. (Details) 

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➤ The Washington Nationals toppled the Pittsburgh Pirates 8-7 to complete a 5-2 road swing. (More)

➤ Randolph-Macon men’s volleyball, champion of the Old Dominion Athletic Conference, takes on Messiah in the first round of the NCAA Division III tournament today. (Details)

➤ Virginia Tech softball, ranked No. 10, opens a three-game home series against Georgia Tech today. (Score)

➤ Spring football is in the air, as UVA, ODU, and Virginia Tech host their annual games tomorrow. Liberty will change up the tradition and host a Spring Showcase instead. (Details)

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➤ L3Harris Technologies announced a more than $1 billion expansion of its solid rocket motor facilities in Orange County. (Details)

➤ Best Bully Sticks, a dog treat manufacturer, will close its Henrico facility and lay off 94 people. (More)

➤ Walmart announced plans to remodel 19 stores in Virginia. The retailer said it has invested more than $708 million in upgrading its Virginia locations over the past five years. (Details)

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➤ The Science Museum of Virginia in Richmond will mark Earth Day tomorrow with hands-on activities designed to teach about watersheds, forestry, native plants, and more. (Details)

➤ Staunton residents held a community listening session to discuss the city’s flood resilience plan. (More)

➤ Chesterfield Fire and EMS honored Tiffany Holmes and her father, Lawrence Skipper, for their actions to rescue two neighbors from a burning house in January. (Details)

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Should Virginia Beach repeal its 6% local meal tax? 

1. Yes: 53%
2. Not sure: 26%
3. No: 21%

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