Monday, July 21, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1861, Confederate and Union troops met in the first major clash of the Civil War, the Battle of Bull Run (also called Manassas). Confederate troops won the battle, and Gen. Thomas Jackson earned his nickname, “Stonewall.”

The governor is term-limited, but he may not be finished with politics. In Top Stories, we have an update on Glenn Youngkin’s travels. Then scroll down to Et Cetera to watch hungry foxes fight over food.

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Wet Weekend Brings Storms and Flooding

Powerful storms swept across Virginia over the weekend, bringing flash floods to many locations. On Saturday, the National Weather Service issued a Level 3 out of 4 flash flood alert for Central Virginia, including Richmond and Charlottesville.

Storms also drenched Southwest Virginia, inundating sections of Dickenson and Russell Counties.

First responders from Lynchburg went to Tazewell County to help with search and rescue efforts, while crews from Roanoke’s Swift Water Rescue Team were deployed to Abingdon.

As of yesterday morning, hundreds of homes and businesses were still without power in Central Virginia.

Guilty Plea in Explosives Case

Brad Spafford, a 36-year-old Isle of Wight resident, pleaded guilty to charges of possession of an unregistered short-barreled rifle and possession of an unregistered destructive device. He could be sentenced to up to 10 years in prison on each charge.

Spafford was arrested after federal authorities investigated a tip that he was shooting at a photo of then-President Joe Biden and that “he believed political assassinations should be brought back.”

During a raid last fall, officers seized around 150 pipe bombs and other explosive devices, reportedly the largest number of finished explosives the FBI has ever brought in.

Court documents state that “no specific plans to implement violence or to distribute the subject devices were discovered.”

Youngkin Speaks in Iowa

Gov. Glenn Youngkin spoke at the Iowa GOP Lincoln Dinner last week, saying he supports keeping the Iowa presidential caucuses first in the nation. “The beginning of the nomination process starts with incredibly informed voters,” Youngkin said.

The outgoing governor touted his leadership in Virginia over the last four years, particularly his work on education and parental rights.

Youngkin is planning another visit to an early primary state next month. He will headline the Silver Elephant Gala in South Carolina.

Despite the political visits, Youngkin has not committed to running for president in 2028.

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➤ Norfolk: The city’s Planning Commission approved plans for the first phase of a $2.6 billion flood wall project that will be constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (More)

➤ Chesterfield County: Virginia firefighters completed training in surface water rescues last week as heavy rainfall across the state highlighted the need for such training. (Details)

➤ Charleston, S.C.: Some passengers flying from Las Vegas to Norfolk on Friday took a long detour through South Carolina. First, the Breeze Airlines flight was diverted to avoid flying into thunderstorms in Virginia. The plane was then struck by another jet while on the ground in Charleston. (Details)

➤ Albemarle County: DNA evidence linked a 24-year-old to a home invasion two years ago. Authorities charged Jahazi Veney of Louisa with using a firearm while committing a felony. (More)

➤ Hampton Roads: Old Dominion University is ready to open four new lab schools for primary school students. The schools will focus on teaching math and science. (Details)

➤ Arlington: Police investigated at least 19 car break-ins in the parking garage of an apartment complex. Items have been stolen from a reported 226 motor vehicles so far this year in Arlington County. (More)

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➤ Matt Waltz picked up the win on his home track in this weekend’s Hampton Heat, the second race in NASCAR’s Virginia Late Model Triple Crown. (Details)

➤ The Washington Nationals, currently in last place in the NL East, lost two of three to the Padres with an 8-1 defeat yesterday. (Box Score)

➤ UVA swimmers won medals for Team USA at the 2025 FISU World University Games in Germany. (Details)

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➤ Fairfax County’s unemployment rate is 3.3%, and more than 21,000 residents are out of work. That’s a 35% increase from this time last year. (Details)

➤ Charlottesville’s first indoor pickleball facility is almost ready to open for play. CVille Smash will feature nine courts when it debuts in September. (More)

➤ WB Alloys, based in Britain, announced plans to spend $6.6 million to open its first American production facility. The factory, in Danville, will make wire alloy for the Navy and the Department of Defense. (Details)

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➤ A pair of foxes in Fairfax County couldn’t agree to share a dish of cat food, so they fought each other instead. (Watch Video)

➤ Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital’s career camp in Charlottesville hosted 15 middle schoolers who want to learn more about careers in medicine. (More)

➤ FloydFest, the annual music festival in the Blue Ridge Mountains, begins on Wednesday. (See Schedule)

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