Heat Blankets Virginia

A heat dome is bringing extreme temperatures to a large swath of the Commonwealth this week, with the heat index pushing past 100 degrees in many places.

Experts warn it is important to stay safe, to stay hydrated, and to remain indoors as much as possible during the day. If you don’t have access to air conditioning, many cooling stations are available, including public libraries in most counties.

The Virginia Department of Emergency Management noted it is important to track the early signs of heat-related illnesses, such as cramps, heat exhaustion, headache, and excessive sweating. Don’t wait to seek medical help if experiencing these symptoms.

Fallen Sailor Returns Home

The remains of fallen U.S. Navy Seaman Angelina Resendiz were returned home to Texas by military personnel and given military honors. Her funeral is scheduled for Friday in Brownsville.

Resendiz, 21, went missing from her barracks at Naval Station Norfolk on May 29. Her body was found by the Naval Criminal Investigative Service on June 9 in an off-base wooded area in Norfolk.

The Navy confirmed it is holding a fellow sailor named Jeremiah Copeland in connection with her death, but he has not yet been charged.

Beautiful College Towns

Virginia is home to 125 public and private colleges and universities, many in scenic settings. Reviewers at WorldAtlas have identified the most beautiful college towns in the state.

The list begins with Blacksburg, home to Virginia Tech, and Charlottesville, home to the University of Virginia. It also highlights smaller spots like Emory, Farmville, Harrisonburg, and Sweet Briar.

The last two cities on the list are Lexington—home to the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and Washington & Lee—and Williamsburg, site of the College of William & Mary.

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➤ Virginia Beach: At the dawn of the hottest day of the year so far yesterday, almost 2,800 Dominion Energy customers in the Kempsville neighborhood lost power. The cause of the outage was under investigation. (Details)

➤ Statewide: The state awarded $1.2 million to the Virginia Innovative Nuclear Hub, which is drafting plans for a micro-scale reactor for businesses and universities to advance nuclear technology research. (More) 

➤ Gloucester County: Virginia State Police captured 36-year-old David L. Valentine of Williamsburg after he fled sheriff’s deputies responding to a domestic violence call. (Details)

➤ Washington, D.C.: President Trump nominated Adm. Daryl L. Caudle, commander of the Norfolk, Virginia-based U.S. Fleet Forces Command since 2021, to be the next chief of naval operations. (More)

➤ Alexandria: Officials at the Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center are planning several capital improvements to transform the facility from a traditional jail into a more rehabilitative environment. (Details)

➤ Middletown: A rare dust devil spun up here over the weekend. (Watch Video) 

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➤ Fred Smith, FedEx founder and former co-owner of the Washington Commanders, died on Saturday at the age of 80. (Details)

➤ Addison Halpern, who will start her freshman year at UVA in women’s soccer in the fall, was named the high school 2025 Gatorade Girls Player of the Year. (More)

➤ Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry may be on the hot seat this year after the team underperformed last season, according to analysts. (More)

➤ College Sports look different every year, and the changing name, image, and likeness policies are a big reason for that. Sign up for NIL Wire and stay informed.

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➤ Average gas prices in Virginia jumped 6.3 cents per gallon in the last week, according to the tracking firm GasBuddy. The average price yesterday was $3.09 per gallon, 5.8 cents more than last month and 22 cents less than last year. (More)

➤ The Commonwealth Fund, a health care research group, reported that 8.7% of working-age Virginians were uninsured in 2023, down from 17.3% in 2013. It’s the lowest rate of uninsured residents on record. (Details)

➤ PRA Group’s new CEO, Martin Sjolund, took over last week from retiring President and CEO Vikram Atal. The Norfolk-based company acquires and collects nonperforming loans. (More)

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➤ David Shephard, an author and host of the Virginia Gentleman podcast, will speak tonight at the Madison County Republican Women’s monthly dinner. (Details)

➤ Stumpy Lake Natural Area in Virginia Beach has a new kayak vending machine that allows visitors to use a smartphone app to rent one. It holds up to 12 kayaks. (More)

➤ The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is accepting applications through July 11 for its upcoming Conservation Police Training Academy. (Details)

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Monday’s Results:

What’s your favorite June Carter Cash song? 

1. Ring of Fire: 25%
2. Will the Circle be Unbroken: 23%
3. Jackson: 20%
4. Darlin’ Companion: 16%
5. Other: 16%

What did Lord Dunmore’s Proclamation of 1775 do?

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