Friday, November 6, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Jefferson Davis was elected to a six-year term as the Confederacy’s first and only president, running unopposed in a government then headquartered in its capital, Richmond.

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Public Weighs In on $67B Dominion Merger

Virginians weighed in this week on the proposed $67 billion merger of Dominion Energy and Florida-based NextEra Energy. The combined company would serve more than 10 million customers, with NextEra shareholders owning 74.5%.

Telephonic public testimony began yesterday, the same day as the last of three in-person hearings at the State Corporation Commission in Richmond. More phone sessions are set for Nov. 9 and 10, the evidentiary phase begins Nov. 17, and a decision is due by Jan. 11.

Commission staff found the companies’ commitments “not sufficient” to ensure adequate service and recommended denying the deal as proposed.

The companies accepted 101 of 117 conditions proposed by commission staff and the attorney general’s office. They rejected a rate freeze and are offering $10 monthly credits for four years, five years of job protections, and a new downtown Richmond office building.

Arlington Seeks Voice on Driverless Cars

Arlington County Board Chair Matt de Ferranti said the county wants a voice as Virginia lawmakers weigh whether to allow self-driving cars on state roads, adding that public safety must remain “at the forefront.”

A legislative work group has delivered its final report on autonomous vehicles, which is expected to shape legislation when the General Assembly convenes Jan. 13. De Ferranti said the county is awaiting its public release. According to the Virginia Association of Counties, the state has no specific law governing driverless-car testing or deployment.

Waymo, the Alphabet-owned robotaxi company, has been mapping Northern Virginia roads, including in Arlington and Alexandria, with human drivers behind the wheel, in preparation for possible state approval.

Because Virginia is a “Dillon Rule” state, localities have little authority to set their own rules. De Ferranti said Arlington will work with its state legislators to shape the outcome.

Unknown Union Soldier Buried at Arlington

A young Union soldier whose remains were unearthed at Manassas National Battlefield Park was laid to rest Wednesday at Arlington National Cemetery, more than 160 years after he died.

Archaeologists found his nearly complete skeleton in March 2024 while excavating a Civil War field hospital site. His name remains unknown, but researchers believe he was 16 to 19 years old and likely died in the Second Battle of Manassas in August 1862.

Researchers found a rubber pocket comb with him. Park superintendent Kristofer Butcher said, “Every soldier who fought on this battlefield has a story,” even those whose names are lost.

The National Park Service transferred the remains to the Office of Army Cemeteries for burial, placing him alongside two fellow soldiers recovered from the same battlefield and interred at Arlington in 2018.

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➤ Henrico County: Flock Safety says it won’t reimburse the county for removing more than 120 of its license-plate-reader cameras, arguing the county’s Oct. 21 removal deadline wasn’t contractually binding. Henrico cut ties with Flock last month over privacy concerns. (More)

➤ Arlington County: Officials want resident input by today on five crash-prone corridors slated for safety audits next year: Fort Myer Drive, George Mason Drive, Richmond Highway, S. Eads Street, and Wilson Boulevard. (See Details)

➤ Charlottesville: UVA computer engineering graduates earn a median of $148,175 four years out, nearly triple the $51,811 that anthropology majors earn, according to federal program-level data. (More)

➤ Harrisonburg: JMU and Central Shenandoah Health District officials announced a $1.97 million federal grant launching a 2027 Maternal Produce Prescription Program providing pregnant and postpartum women monthly $60 fresh produce vouchers, nutrition education, and care coordination. (More)

➤ Lucketts: Wolf Trap has opened its new Virginian Barn, a 1915 historic structure donated by Karen and Fred Schaufeld, carefully disassembled and reconstructed as an expansion to The Barns for pre-show dining and support spaces. (See Photo)

➤ Suffolk: Keep Suffolk Beautiful has rolled out a balloon-recycling program, placing “Pop-and-Drop” collection boxes at all three city recreation centers to cut down on litter and protect wildlife. (More)

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➤ JMU routed Southern Miss 54-23 Thursday night, exploding for 35 second-half points after a tight first half. JC Evans led the Dukes with multiple rushing scores as JMU improved to 8-2. (See Stats)

➤ Virginia Tech football (6-2), fresh off a signature 20-16 win at Clemson, visits SMU (6-2) tonight at 7 p.m. in Dallas, chasing a fourth road win. (How to Watch)

➤ Virginia Tech men’s basketball defeated Mercer 96-67 on Thursday night, improving to 2-0 with a dominant home victory after leading 47-24 at halftime. (See Stats)

➤ UVA women’s basketball defeated Davidson 72-57 Thursday night, improving to 2-0 as the Cavaliers pulled away after a tied first quarter. (See Stats)

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➤ Appalachian Power asked state regulators to let it bill customers for site work on a possible small modular nuclear reactor at its Joshua Falls property near Lynchburg. The first year of charges would add about $1.98 a month to the average residential bill. (More)

➤ Independence Golf Club, straddling the Powhatan-Chesterfield line, has sold its roughly 260 acres of real estate for $9.53 million to Northern Virginia’s Heritage Golf Group, which now owns three central Virginia courses and may convert the semi-private club to private membership. (More)

➤ Richmond dessert shop Shyndigz’s long-awaited 24/7 vending machine is finally up and running in its Cary Street parking lot, offering cake and pie slices around the clock. (More)

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➤ Peak fall foliage has arrived across much of Virginia, painting the hills in red, orange, and yellow. (See Photos)

➤ A significant bat infestation has forced Poquoson Fire and Rescue to close Station 2 and relocate its crews while the city deals with the problem. (See Video)

➤ Trump Town USA’s owner, Donald “Whitey” Taylor, said new “veto” merchandise hits shelves this week in the pro-Trump store, which is located in a converted Boones Mill church. (See Video)

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➤ Diagnosed peanut allergies may not be allergies at all, new research suggests, prompting calls for retesting. (Hear Story)

➤ Unions joined France’s escalating student protests with a nationwide strike Thursday, as the government deployed 70,000 police. (Listen Now)

➤ British actor/commentator Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault in London, with a judge warning of significant prison time. (Hear Details)