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What’s the future of drone production in the U.S.? Sen. Warner tackles the question at Manassas’ RapidFlight
Sen. Mark Warner visited Manassas-based RapidFlight Thursday for a discussion on the future of domestic drone production. The fireside chat, hosted by Axios reporter Colin Demarest, was held in RapidFlight’s headquarters and production facility in downtown Manassas. RapidFlight was founded in 2021 and announced it would be opening its operation in Manassas in 2022. The company designs and manufactures 3D-printed unmanned systems, more commonly called drones.
Remington town officials voice support for new data centers in Fauquier County
Remington officials are voicing support for proposed data centers just outside the town limits and are hoping the county will share some of the tax revenue generated by the developments. Though no proposed data center projects fall within Remington town limits, town council officials are arguing this type of development “offers significant economic benefit and aligns with smart growth (principles) for both town and county residents,” Remington town administrator Racheal Brinson wrote in a June 9 letter to the Fauquier County supervisors and planning commissioners.
Yancey: 10 questions that Tuesday’s primaries will answer
I don’t know who’s going to win Tuesday’s Democratic primaries for lieutenant governor and attorney general but I can sure tell you who’s going to lose: Donald Trump. If all you knew was what you saw from the television ads of the six lieutenant governor candidates and two attorney general candidates, you’d think Trump is their opponent, not the others on the ballot. That’s likely good politics in a Democratic primary, but it also highlights just how few policy differences there appear to be between the respective candidates. Some primaries are a battle royale for “the soul of the party.” This year’s Democratic primaries for two of the three statewide offices — Abigail Spanberger is already the party’s nominee for governor — does not appear to be one of those.
Thousands gather across Virginia on Saturday for ‘No Kings’ protests against Trump
Saturday was the first time Elizabeth Prom-Wormley had protested, she said. “But it just … enough's enough already,” she said. “I feel hurt. I feel angry. I feel hopeless, and I don't like feeling that way as somebody who pays their taxes on time and gives to my community over and over and over again.” Prom-Wormley was one of thousands who gathered at the Virginia state Capitol, as thousands more across the commonwealth protested against the actions of President Donald Trump’s administration. And the demonstrations in Richmond, Charlottesville, Hampton Roads and Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C., were among thousands of planned protests in the U.S., offering contentious counterprogramming to a military parade for the Army’s 250th birthday, which coincided with Trump’s 79th birthday.
Culpeper man drives SUV through crowd at ‘No Kings’ protest; no injuries reported
A person at a No Kings protest was struck by a vehicle Saturday in Culpeper as a crowd was dispersing near the end of the gathering on the sidewalk in front of Walmart. Police said no injuries were reported and they don't know who was hit, but a Culpeper man has been taken into custody in the incident. Culpeper Police Department officers were in the area of 801 James Madison Highway on June 14 monitoring the conclusion of a lawful protest event organized by Culpeper Democrats as part of a nationwide movement protesting Trump Administration policies.
‘No Kings’: Hundreds of Charlottesville residents turn out to protest Trump
Virginia’s official state motto is “Sic semper tyrannis.” Those words — which translated out of Latin mean “Thus always to tyrants” — are emblazoned on the state seal, the state flag and, on Saturday, hundreds of signs held aloft by Charlottesville protesters. Throngs of them gathered along U.S. 29 outside the Shops at Stonefield just north of city limits, part of a nationwide protest against the Trump administration.
Over 1,000 protesters gather in Manassas for ‘No Kings’ demonstration
Around 1,500 people gathered in Manassas Saturday for an anti-Donald Trump “No Kings” protest, part of the more than 1,900 similar protests happening nationwide. The protests came on the same day President Trump hosted a military parade in Washington, D.C., to celebrate the military’s 250th birthday. It is also Trump’s 79th birthday. Community members and elected officials turned out in droves to the protest, held at the Manassas Community Center on Sudley Road.
Victor Salgado envisions a powerful lieutenant governor for Virginia
Victor Salgado is a former federal prosecutor who left the US Department of Justice after President Donald Trump’s second election. The Northern Virginia attorney spent his career prosecuting public corruption, bribery and election crimes; now, he’s hoping his legal experience will serve him well as Virginia’s next lieutenant governor. Salgado is one of six candidates vying for the Democratic nomination in the June 17 primary. The winner will face Republican John Reid in November for the office currently held by Republican gubernatorial candidate Winsome Earle-Sears.
‘No Kings’ protest in Berryville attracts crowd of at least 1,000
At least 1,000 people protested Saturday afternoon in downtown Berryville against President Donald Trump as part of a "No Kings Day" demonstration. It was one of about 2,000 such events held nationwide. Not only did it attract Clarke County residents, but also people from Winchester and Frederick County as well as Warren, Fauquier and Loudoun counties.
Crowd lines Abingdon sidewalks for ‘No Kings’ rally
Armed with signs and placards, protesters of all ages lined both sides of Main Street in the center of Abingdon Saturday, wanting their voices and feelings opposing President Donald Trump’s recent actions be heard. Organizers said about 700 people assembled near the federal courthouse for two hours to conduct a peaceful protest.