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Heat & Safety: A brutal heatwave is pushing “feels like” temperatures into the mid-40s across the mid-Atlantic, straining power grids and disrupting Independence Day plans, with officials urging people to stay cool and check on neighbors. Virginia History & Independence Day: Multiple pieces look back at America’s 250th, including France’s decisive role in the Revolution and fresh takes on Thomas Jefferson’s legal life in Virginia. Local Virginia Events: Accomack’s historic Accomac Debtors’ Prison is set to reopen July 4 after restoration, with tours and a new brochure for visitors. Education Watch: UVa reopened Shannon Library after a bomb threat was ruled a hoax, with similar evacuations reported at other Virginia schools. Tech & Small Business: A Virginia Beach founder says AI helped her launch a mental health startup for foster children, now operating with Medicaid-funded counseling.

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Jul. 1, 2026

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Virginia makes more history with James Monroe's Oak Hill becoming a state park

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Year Founded	1892
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Washington circuit court halts enforcement of Virginia gun and magazine bans

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Buckeye Reporter - Ohio

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Federal, State Leaders Stress Local Control During Data Center Discussion at Wolf’s Corners Fair

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exploreVenango - Pennsylvania

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Year Founded	2012
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Publication Location	United States, Pennsylvania, Clarion
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Extreme Heat, Severe Storms, Destructive Winds Likely from Virginia to New Jersey

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Weatherboy Weather

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Owned By	Michael Konowicz through Isarithm L.L.C.
Year Founded	2008
Website	https://weatherboy.com/
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Publication Location	United States, New Jersey, Mount Laurel
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DOJ sues Virginia over assault weapons ban as gun shops turn away customers

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Year Founded	1970
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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Stanardsville
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Virginia residents move closer to $35 power-bill rebates from a $650 million carbon fund

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Year Founded	2022
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Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
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Sea turtle releases in Virginia Beach draws applause

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Year Founded	1881
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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Culpeper
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Gov. Spanberger hosts Varina football, Petersburg boys basketball to honor state titles

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Richmond Times Dispatch - Virginia

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Year Founded	1850
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Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Richmond
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