Monday, October 13, 2025

Good Morning! On this day in 1670, the General Assembly passed a law that attempted to define the distinction between an indentured servant and a slave. Under the policy, non-Christians brought to Virginia could be enslaved for life, while Christians would be freed from servitude at age 30 or after 12 years in the colony.

For the second time in a month, a major pharmaceutical company announced it will build a manufacturing facility in the Commonwealth. The Virginia Flyover has details in our Top Stories.

In related news, Virginia Commonwealth University is hosting the country's first doctoral program in pharmaceutical engineering, where students learn how to make the drugs of the future.

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AstraZeneca Building Plant in Albemarle

Pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca broke ground on a $4.5 billion manufacturing facility in northern Albemarle County. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, the administrator of the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot attended the event, along with local leaders.

The plant is expected to make weight-loss and cancer drugs and will employ as many as 600 skilled workers when it opens. Until then, it will employ up to 3,000 construction workers.

"It took just 33 days from our first conversation to partnering on this project," Youngkin said. "That's moving at Virginia speed."

The project represents the largest single manufacturing investment AstraZeneca has ever made.

Nor'easter Rocks Hampton Roads

A strong system of low pressure moving up the Atlantic coast brought tidal flooding and heavy winds to Hampton Roads yesterday. Forecasters warned that flooding could exceed the levels reached during a storm last month.

The storm, known as a nor'easter, was forecast to linger offshore overnight before moving away. Tidal flooding isn't expected to subside until later today.

A high wind warning was in place for Virginia Beach, with gusts up to 50 mph in the forecast.

At one point yesterday, more than 2,000 households were without power.

Trooper Hurt While Helping Motorist

A state trooper was airlifted to Roanoke Memorial Hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car while assisting a driver on Route 29 in Pittsylvania County. Officers charged 74-year-old Raul Jesus Salas with reckless driving in connection with the incident.

Two Virginia State Police troopers had stopped their patrol cars to block the right lane while they helped the driver of a disabled tractor-trailer on Saturday. Both cars were unoccupied and had their emergency lights flashing.

A Chrysler PT Cruiser reportedly smashed into one of the police cars, which then struck one of the troopers and the second patrol vehicle. The other trooper at the scene was uninjured.

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Digital Dollar 2.0 May Be Coming

On July 17, while the press chased shiny objects and Epstein headlines, the House passed the GENIUS Act.

According to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, it's a bill that contains "the entire setup, groundwork, and infrastructure to move from cash to digital currency."

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➤ Norfolk: When the Navy hosted President Trump last week aboard the USS Harry S. Truman, a banner was hung to cover damage that hasn't been repaired since it was involved in a collision eight months ago. (Details)

➤ Statewide: The Virginia Department of Education distributed $12 million in grants to 433 schools to enhance safety on campuses. (More)

➤ Woodbridge: Elected officials attended a ribbon-cutting at the new Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center, which will provide behavioral health care to children and adults. The center hopes to obtain all necessary licenses and be open by the end of this month. (Details)

➤ Richmond: The Virginia Department of Health altered its vaccine recommendation schedule to align with changes from the federal Centers for Disease Control. (More)

➤ Statewide: The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles reported about 75,900 crashes in the first nine months of the year, a significant drop from 93,400 crashes in the same time frame last year. (Details)

➤ Arlington: County and Metro Transit Police converged on the Pentagon City mall on Saturday night after security reported a "flash mob" of rowdy teens running wild in the food court. (More)

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➤ James Madison rolled to a 24-14 win over Louisiana, Old Dominion fell 48-24 to Marshall, and Virginia Tech lost 35-20 to No. 13 Georgia Tech in college football on Saturday. (CFB Scores)

➤ UVA women's soccer, ranked No. 1, fell to No. 3 Stanford on the road yesterday by a 2-1 score. (Stats)

➤ Randolph-Macon College men's and women's golf teams are competing in the Golfweek October Classic in Florida this week. (Results)

➤ The Washington Commanders play at home on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears tonight. (Preview)

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➤ University of Virginia School of Law Professor Alison Gocke published a paper looking at the unique evolution of laws governing energy policy in the U.S. (Details)

➤ Michael Morgan takes over today as the executive director of the Northern Virginia Black Chamber of Commerce. (More)

➤ October is National Women's Small Business Month. (How to Support One)

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Trump Ally Says Congress Approved the Setup for a Digital Dollar 2.0

On July 17, the House passed the GENIUS Act.

But according to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, it's a bill that contains "the entire setup, groundwork, and infrastructure to move from cash to digital currency."

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➤ Thousands of runners took part in the annual Army Ten-Miler, which begins and ends at the Pentagon, amid the ongoing federal government shutdown. (Details)

➤ The International Gold Cup, Virginia's premier autumn steeplechase event, returns to The Plains on Oct. 25. It is expected to draw more than 40,000 spectators. (More)

➤ Pumpkins grown at Dark Leaf Farm in Appomattox and Campbell counties arrived at the executive mansion last week, and Gov. Glenn Youngkin proclaimed October as Virginia Pumpkin Month. (Details)

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