Fall Campaigns Begins

Virginia will elect its first female governor in November. Either Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears will take the top job, or Democrat and former Representative Abigail Spanberger will step in.

Now that the primary process is over, Spanberger plans to take an eight-day bus trip across the state starting Saturday, making 40 stops before arriving in Virginia Beach on June 28.

Earle-Sears is also campaigning. “I’m going to lower the cost of living for working families by building on the $9 billion in tax cuts that we have put in,” she told voters in Richmond this week.

Down-the-ticket races are also set after Tuesday’s primary. Democratic State Sen. Ghazala Hashmi will face Republican John Reid in the race for lieutenant governor. Sitting Republican Attorney General Jason Miyares will run against Democrat Jay Jones.

High School Teacher Arrested

A Prince William County teacher was charged with three counts of “indecent liberties by a custodian” after allegedly exposing himself to students earlier this month.

Coy Robert Dubik, 40, is also the boys’ lacrosse coach at Forest Park High School.

Students said they saw him expose himself and make inappropriate gestures while sitting at the desk in his classroom.

“The employee was placed on leave and has not been back in our building since the incident was reported,” the school said in a letter to parents.

Missing Hikers and Dog Found

A couple’s hike with a family dog—7-year-old Savannah—turned into an overnight stay in the woods of Nelson County.

The walkers were expected to return by 8 p.m., but apparently took a wrong turn and were still on a hiking trail after darkness fell. To make matters worse, the dog injured her paw pads and had to be carried.

The duo walked almost six miles before giving up and taking shelter for the night under a tree. In the morning, they realized they couldn’t carry Savannah any further, so one remained with the dog while the other walked back to meet a team from the Wintergreen Fire & Rescue Department.

The dog was toted out of the woods in a rescue basket, and all three are reportedly recovering well.

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➤ Hampton Roads: Excessive heat is in the forecast for much of the state. The heat index in Norfolk is expected to reach 105 degrees. (Details)

➤ Greensville County: Some inmates at Greensville Correctional Facility are sweating out their sentences. The Virginia Department of Corrections has been trying for 10 days to repair faulty air conditioning at the site. (More)

➤ Virginia Beach: McDonald’s has agreed to pay $1,200 in dental bills for a woman who says she broke a tooth after biting into a sausage biscuit in March. Shannon Woodruff said she plans to keep eating at the restaurant. (Details)

➤ Roanoke: All runways are back in service at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. One runway had been closed for repairs on Monday after recent rains washed out land alongside the tarmac. (More)

➤ Statewide: Virginia may have to kick in up to $8 million to fund teacher retention and student attendance programs if the federal government denies an appeal. Washington moved its deadline for spending federal funds up by a year, which could force the Commonwealth to make up the difference. (More)

➤ Bristol: The City Manager on the Virginia side of this divided city said he understands the “anxiety and unease” politicians on the Tennessee side are feeling after their home addresses were posted to a social media platform. (Details)

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➤ The Washington Nationals aren’t having a great season, but one key rookie seems to have a bright future—the recently promoted Bruce the Bat Dog. (Details)

➤ Virginia Tech football signed defensive standout Kamren Johnson from Green Run High in Virginia Beach. He’ll join four former teammates with the Hokies. (More)

➤ UVA women’s basketball will take part in the 2025 Emerald Coast Classic Nov. 24-25 in Florida. The Cavaliers are set to play Northwestern State in the first round. (Details)

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➤ BWX Technologies, a shipbuilder, appointed Kevin McCoy as chief nuclear officer to speed the building of Columbia-class and Virginia-class submarines for the U.S. Navy. (Details)

➤ Caesars Virginia casino generated over $34 million in May, $2 million more than April’s take, bringing in more than $2 million in tax revenue for the city of Danville. (More)

➤ Virginia Tax is expected to start providing rebates next month. Single filers will be eligible for as much as $200, and joint filers for as much as $400. (Details)

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➤ Virginia Tech received a one-year, $4.5 million grant from the State Council of Higher Education to help students prepare for college. (Details)

➤ Lightning struck a driveway in Fauquier County last week in the form of “a giant orange fireball like a bomb,” tossing chunks of asphalt 30 feet. (See the Damage)

➤ The Virginia Department of Historic Resources added nine more sites to the Virginia Landmarks Register. (Details)

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Wednesday’s Results:

Should Virginia ban Styrofoam? 

1. Yes: 43%
2. No: 29%
3. I’m not sure: 28%

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