Virginia’s Shifting Landscape | Roanoke News

The federal government is eyeing deep-sea mineral mining off Virginia’s coast, sparking debate over environmental risks and economic gains. Meanwhile, a $10 million fund for mass violence victims sits unused due to bureaucratic delays. Buc-ee’s is set to open a massive travel center in Stafford, promising jobs and economic lift. In Richmond, an embezzlement scandal has ballooned to nearly $3 million, with one person charged. And after 27 years, Norfolk’s MacArthur Center has shuttered, marking the end of an era for regional retail. 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/c74612e9017b9ba4