FBI Revisits Bedford County Cold Case

Federal investigators are back at a Bedford County property on Taylor Mountain Road that has been tied to decades-old unsolved cases. The FBI hasn’t disclosed what specifically drew them back or which case they’re pursuing.

The site has been visited multiple times over the years by law enforcement agencies from both Virginia and Maryland.

The Taylor Mountain property has long been linked to the 1975 disappearance and murder of Katherine and Sheila Lyon, two Maryland sisters whose case remained one of the most haunting cold cases in the region for decades.

Lloyd Lee Welch was convicted of their killings in 2017. The latest federal activity suggests investigators may still be searching for additional evidence or answers.

Farm Aid Makes Its Virginia Beach Debut

Farm Aid is coming to Virginia Beach for the first time on Sept. 26 at Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater.

Headliners include Willie Nelson, Dave Matthews, Neil Young, Margo Price, and Nathaniel Rateliff. The event aims to support family farmers amid economic challenges like high fertilizer and fuel costs.

Local farmer Mike Cullipher welcomed organizers to his Virginia Beach farm, noting potential benefits for area agriculture. Attendees can expect music plus farmer stories on big screens and a skills tent showcasing local talents.

Tickets go on sale June 12 at 10 a.m., ranging from $85 to $350. Proceeds fund programs that help farmers nationwide.

Tall Ships Sail Virginia’s 250th

The Commonwealth is rolling out the welcome mat for tall ships from around the world as America’s 250th anniversary celebrations kick into high gear across multiple Virginia waterways.

Sail Yorktown launches Friday as part of the statewide Sail Virginia 250th commemoration running through June.

Down the coast, Norfolk and Portsmouth are prepping for one of the largest waterfront gatherings in Virginia history. Sail250, Juneteenth, and Harborfest converge on the Hampton Roads waterfront in less than two weeks, with more than 60 ships—tall ships among them—from around 20 countries.

In Richmond, several park spaces are closing to prepare for SailFest on the James River, where three historic tall ships will dock at the riverfront this weekend.

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➤ Statewide: Virginia’s measles outbreak has surpassed 100 confirmed cases for the first time since 1988. Of the 106 statewide cases, 83 are tied to Buckingham County, which remains the center of the outbreak. Health officials are issuing alerts statewide. (More)

➤ Herndon: Cristian Vasquez Alvarenga, 25, was arrested Tuesday in Herndon, three days after allegedly assaulting family members, then carjacking and abducting a family friend at knifepoint and leading police on a chase through Virginia, D.C., and Maryland. (More)

➤ Dulles: Croatia’s national soccer team touched down at Dulles International Airport on Tuesday as FIFA World Cup 2026 fever builds across Northern Virginia and the Washington, D.C. region. The tournament begins this week across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. (More)

➤ Virginia Beach: A young child drowned Tuesday after falling into a retention pond in a residential neighborhood, police confirmed. The incident is under investigation. (More)

➤ Richmond: Gov. Abigail Spanberger says negotiations on a legal recreational cannabis market are productive, and lawmakers are exploring folding a retail marijuana framework into the state budget. (More)

➤ Stafford County: Jing Sheng Dong, the New York bus driver charged with five counts of involuntary manslaughter in a deadly May 29 I-95 crash near Quantico, was released from the hospital this week and transferred to Rappahannock Regional Jail. (More)

➤ Roanoke: The city school board approved $14 million in budget cuts Tuesday, reductions that may require further revisions once the state finalizes its own budget. The cuts affect staffing and programs across Roanoke City schools. (More)

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➤ UVA football flipped four-star cornerback Semajay Robinson from Penn State this week, further bolstering the team’s 2027 recruiting class. (More)

➤ UVA men’s golf coach Bowen Sargent was named the 2026 Dave Williams National Coach of the Year. He’s the first coach in program history to win the award. (More)

➤ Washington Spirit star Trinity Rodman and club owner Michele Kang were both named to the inaugural TIME100 Sports list this week, recognizing the most influential figures in global sports. Northern Virginia figure skater Ilia Malinin, who won team gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics, also made the list. (More)

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➤ Virginia budget talks remain stuck over whether to extend the sales tax exemption for data centers, which supporters of ending the break say costs the state nearly $2 billion in annual revenue. NoVA tech interests want it preserved. (More)

➤ Virginia employers must disclose salary ranges in job postings starting July 1, after Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Senate Bill 215 into law in April. The pay transparency requirement puts Virginia in line with neighboring Maryland and Washington, D.C. (More)

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➤ Two orphaned bobcat kittens found in Russell County are receiving round-the-clock care at the Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke after their mother was struck by a vehicle. (See Photos)

➤ The Virginia Zoo in Norfolk debuted a new species Wednesday with the arrival of two 7-year-old African painted dogs, Sassy and Pollock, now on view in their outdoor habitat. (See Photos)

➤ Northern Virginia health officials are warning residents of an unusually early spike in copperhead snakebites, driven by warmer weather pushing snakes into yards and trails earlier than usual. (More)

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