Ebola Screening Underway at Dulles

Travelers returning to Virginia from three African countries are now facing enhanced screening at Dulles International Airport, as officials respond to an outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Anyone in the DRC, Uganda, or South Sudan within the past 21 days must travel through Dulles, Atlanta, Houston, or JFK for CDC questioning and temperature checks. Foreign nationals are barred from entry.

The Virginia Department of Health says public risk remains low and no U.S. cases are confirmed. One American caring for patients in the DRC tested positive May 17 and was flown to Germany for treatment.

Spanberger Fires Virginia Tech Rector

Gov. Abigail Spanberger removed John G. Rocovich as rector of Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors Wednesday, citing ethics violations.

A letter accused Rocovich of violating the board’s code of ethics and statutes requiring members to act in Virginia Tech’s best interest, without specifying the conduct.

Rocovich was leading the presidential search for outgoing President Tim Sands after the board amended bylaws last year to allow a third term. Spanberger named Dominion Energy executive Ed Baine as Rocovich’s replacement.

House Minority Leader Terry Kilgore, R-Scott County, demanded an explanation, while Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell, D-Fairfax County, praised the removal.

List: Virginia’s Most Misspelled Word

A new Google search analysis revealed Virginia’s pick for most misspelled word of 2026: “spaghetti,” based on five months of “how do you spell” queries pulled from Jan. 1 to May 18.

Nationally, “bougie” topped the list with 134,400 searches, followed by “favorite,” “through,” “business,” and “tomorrow.” Bringing up the rear of the top 10: “niece” and “separate.”

The study, released ahead of the National Spelling Bee, found other oddball state picks, including “chihuahua” in Georgia and “ukulele” in Minnesota.

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➤ Northern Virginia: Waymo confirmed it is now mapping parts of the DC suburb corridor, marking the driverless car company’s first step toward a potential expansion into the region. (More)

➤ Norfolk: The city’s LED streetlight conversion project is on hold after Norfolk residents complained the brighter fixtures flooded homes with harsh light, prompting officials to seek public input on neighborhood lighting. (More)

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➤ Alexandria: Prosecutors charged a former finance executive with stealing $4.5 million from her employer over six years, alleging she spent company money on luxury goods, vacations, car payments, and gambling. (More) 

➤ Suffolk: Lakeland High School senior Alexis Morrison earned more than $4 million in scholarship offers, the highest total in Suffolk Public Schools’ Class of 2026 and a historic achievement for the district. (More)

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➤ Four Virginia programs open NCAA baseball regional play today, led by UVA as the No. 2 seed in the Hattiesburg Regional—Virginia Tech, VCU, and Liberty also compete at sites across the country. (More)

➤ The Washington Spirit fell 5-3 to Club América in the Concacaf W Champions Cup final Wednesday, narrowly missing the chance to become just the second NWSL club to win the continental title. (More)

➤ Virginia Tech football will open the 2026 season Sept. 5 against VMI at 7:30 p.m. on the ACC Network—one of five games the ACC announced with kickoff times and TV designations under new head coach James Franklin. (More)

➤ Romanian tennis standout Luca Preda will join Virginia’s No. 1-ranked recruiting class this fall after signing an athletics aid agreement with the Cavaliers. (More)

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➤ A state audit found the Virginia Employment Commission overpaid unemployed workers by more than $470 million since 2021 and recovered only a small fraction, ranking Virginia 48th nationally in repayment collections. (More)

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➤ Federal prosecutors accused former CIA official David Rush of hiding more than $40 million in gold bars inside his Virginia home after allegedly using fake credentials and fabricated military experience to climb government ranks. (More)

➤ The Norfolk Botanical Garden’s new floating wetland islands, planted with native species and designed to support wildlife, are now in bloom along the garden’s lake, giving visitors a close-up look at wetland ecology. (More)

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Which word trips you up the most?

1. Spaghetti
2. Separate
3. Through
4. Niece
5. Other
6. Spellcheck handles it

Yesterday’s Results:

Would you trust AI and robots to sort your recycling?

1. Yes, less work for me: 46%
2. Don’t trust the tech yet: 32%
3. Depends: 22%

Which Virginia university is home to the oldest college building in the U.S.?

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