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The top stories for July 8, 2026, including the latest on court battles over Virginia gun laws, a wrongful death suit is filed in the December 2025 death of a Virginia Tech student, Radford University gets a grant to study the impacts of AI on the workforce, and profiling a drummer from Richmond who's now programming the Newport Jazz Festival.

The top stories for July 10, 2026, there are growing calls to conserve water throughout Virginia amid an ongoing drought, Sen. Tim Kaine visits a former high school in Farmville that's now a museum dedicated to civil rights, and there's growing opposition to data centers in Virginia - Michael Pope and analyst Jeff Schapiro discuss in their Friday conversation.

The top stories for July 13, 2026, including what's behind another Virginia prosecutor being brought before Congress, scientists at the Chesapeake Bay Foundation look at ways of reducing fish kills in extreme heat, and Churchill Downs looks to add two more gaming emporiums.

The top stories for July 14, 2026, including a deeper dive into Virginia's legal fight over gun laws, research shows tobacco smoking is making somewhat a comeback among Gen Zers, and the Roanoke Valley hosts Mountain Bike National Championships.

The top stories for July 3, 2026, including grants for flood resiliency and energy efficiency, criminal records legislation,and Michael Pope and analyst Jeff Schapiro wrap up the week in politics and state government.

The top stories for July 6, 2026, including a preview of zoning proposals with lots of potential impact for Roanoke, a study of AI models shows small towns aren't always accurately represented, and how Hope Initiative changed views for those battling substance abuse.

The top stories for June 29, 2026, including a profile on the GOP candidates hoping to challenge Sen. Mark Warner this fall, encouraging results of a new drug to treat pancreatic cancer at UVA, and Cardinal News has a look at Appalachian Power's request for a rate increase.

The top stories for July 17, 2026, including Gov. Spanberger calling now for voluntary water conservation practices in a visit to Smith Mountain Lake, Arlington's top prosecutor is questioned behind closed doors, and Michael Pope and analyst Jeff Schapiro talk about a new VCU poll in their Friday conversation.

The top stories for July 22, 2026, including Virginia lawmakers getting support in court for an ICE cooperation law, the state population is growing- albeit at a slower pace, an Albemarle County vineyard is known for its sunflowers, and a look at efforts to save a rare plant along the West Virginia line.

The top stories for July 23, 2026, including a possible special legislative session to deal with the planned Dominion-Next Era Energy merger, a free clinic in Southwest Virginia prepares for large numbers of people losing Medicaid, and a play that highlights lesser-known women in the Civil Rights Movement gets two encore performances this summer.