Budget, Rain, Tragedy, and Arrests

Virginia lawmakers race against time to finalize a budget that could reshape school funding and state staffing, while May rains offer temporary drought relief—but dry spells linger. A deadly crash near Madison claimed five lives, including a wedding-bound family, as the bus driver faces charges. UVA names Kevin Cassese as new men’s lacrosse coach, and a Charlottesville man pleads guilty in a recent homicide. Meanwhile, a North Carolina cold case suspect was caught right here in Orange County—proving justice can strike unexpectedly close to home. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff85594d2e07ec85