Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1801, President Thomas Jefferson was sworn in and delivered his first inaugural address. After a divisive campaign, Jefferson called for national unity, saying, “We are all republicans: we are all federalists.“

The state’s Department of Conservation and Recreation has designated next week as Flood Awareness Week, urging residents to determine whether they need flood insurance. Only about 3% of Virginians carry it.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has updated its flood-risk maps, which could raise insurance costs. Are you in a flood zone? Hit reply to let us know. If you aren’t sure, click here to check.

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Virginia Military Bases Tighten Security

Military bases in the Commonwealth tightened their security procedures as the U.S. continued striking targets in Iran.

Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval station, suspended its Trusted Traveler Program, which allows authorized individuals to have unescorted access to the facility.

Instead, visitors without authorized base credentials must obtain a visitor pass and be accompanied by an approved sponsor at all times while on base. Unvetted guests are no longer allowed.

Visitors should also expect delays before they can clear security at Fort Lee in Prince George County. “This measure is being implemented out of an abundance of caution,” a spokesman said. “There is no specified threat to the installation at this time.“

GWU Sells Virginia Campus

George Washington University in D.C. sold its satellite campus in Virginia to Amazon Data Services for $427 million last week.

“The proceeds from the endowment will be used to make strategic investments in our research and teaching missions and to increase resources available for student financial aid,” GWU President Ellen Granberg said.

The university will be allowed up to five years to wind down its operations at the Loudoun County campus, where its School of Nursing and other programs are based.

The transaction reportedly empowers Amazon to build a data center or information technology facility on the site. Amazon has said it intends to spend $35 billion by 2040 to build data centers in the Commonwealth.

Some Police Misuse Plate Readers

The Virginia State Crime Commission reported that some state law enforcement agencies are not complying with the law governing automatic license plate readers (ALPR). The commission surveyed 361 law enforcement agencies in Virginia, but only 251 responded.

Under a law enacted last year, authorities are limited in how they may use ALPR. They may employ it in cases of criminal violations, active missing-person investigations, human trafficking investigations, searches for a person with an active arrest warrant, or to track a stolen vehicle or license plate.

Some of the violations the commission reported include agencies holding on to data for longer than 21 days and providing continuous access to out‑of‑state agencies. The commission said that “measures will be taken this year to address these issues.”

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➤ Lynchburg: A circuit court judge dismissed the city’s lawsuit that attempted to block the April 21 referendum on whether to amend the state constitution to allow congressional redistricting. However, Judge F. Patrick Yeatts left open the possibility that legal challenges could be revived after the vote. (Details)

➤ Henrico County: The school board approved a proposed $976 million budget for next year that will fund the hiring of more than 100 additional employees. (More)

➤ Roanoke: The city has reduced a nearly $19 million budget deficit, but is still facing a $5 million shortfall. “Revenue has slowed tremendously. We’re not seeing the growth that we’ve seen historically over the past 5 or 6 years,” Mayor Joe Cobb said. (Details)

➤ Arlington: County staff recommended that the board of supervisors enact a year-round ban on gas-powered leaf blowers. The new policy would likely follow a three-year phaseout period. (More)

➤ Springfield: Authorities are seeking a suspect who attempted to commit an armed robbery at a wireless store last week, but was overpowered by customers inside the store. He fled wearing distinctive pink sneakers. (Details)

➤ Henry County: Authorities arrested 43-year-old Christopher William Roop on allegations that he sexually assaulted a juvenile. (More)

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➤ UVA softball won its 20th straight game, toppling Radford 2-0 on the road. (Stats)

➤ Trae Young is set to make his debut with the Washington Wizards tomorrow night, just days after he was ejected from a game when he left the team’s bench against the Houston Rockets. He’s missed more than two months with MCL and quad injuries. (Details)

➤ The Washington Commanders released starting cornerback Marshon Lattimore, saving $18.5 million. (More)

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➤ Luna Innovations Inc., based in Roanoke, settled a lawsuit alleging that three former executives committed securities fraud. A judge in California approved the $7.3 million settlement. (Details)

➤ The Northern Virginia Housing Expo is scheduled for Saturday at Fairfax High School. (More)

➤ The Commonwealth could lose more than 10,000 jobs this year, according to a report from UVA’s Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. The report predicts GDP growth will slow to 0.3% in 2026, then rebound to 1.6% next year. (Details)

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➤ Researchers from Virginia Commonwealth University teamed up with five public school divisions to help select and implement math programs that meet the specific needs of students. (Details)

➤ The Library of Virginia will screen the documentary Uprooted tomorrow in Richmond. After the movie, guests can participate in a panel discussion with director Brandi Kellam. (More)

➤ The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services asked residents to report invasive species, especially insects such as imported fire ants, spotted lanternflies, and certain types of hornets. (Details)

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