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Headlines from across Virginia: State Sen. Louise Lucas indicted, more . . .

By Cardinal Staff · Cardinal News · October 23, 2026 · Original article

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia. Some content may be behind a metered paywall:

Powerful Virginia state legislator Louise Lucas indicted on federal charges. — The Associated Press.

(For more on this, see Dwayne Yancey’s column “10 things to know about the Louise Lucas indictment.”)

Danville council signals restoring cost-of-living increase possibility for retirees — Danville Register & Bee (paywall)

Suffolk bans data centers but it won’t last forever. — (Norfolk) Virginian-Pilot (paywall)

Cumberland County supervisors approve permit for Dominion natural gas plant. — Farmville Herald.

Martinsville seeks public ideas for factory redevelopment with up to 72 apartments — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall)

(For background, see this Cardinal report: “Martinsville is defying two trends: It’s reversed five decades of population decline. It’s also growing younger.”)

Patrick County approves subdivision changes after debate over growth, property rights. — Martinsville Bulletin (paywall)

More allegations of sexual assault made by former Radford students. — WDBJ-TV

W&L student released after six weeks in ICE custody. — WSLS-TV

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