Headlines from across the state: 13 Virginia schools make U.S. News’ 2027 universities list; more …
Thirteen Virginia universities were named to a U.S. News list, while Mecklenburg planners rejected a proposed village project. Additionally, Charlottesville has grown into a hub for life science companies, and a federal order supporting Chesapeake Bay restoration was repealed.
From elsewhere: "Storybook" village gets thumbs-down from Mecklenburg planners. How Charlottesville became home to more than 250 life science companies. Trump repeals 17-year-old order that boosted Chesapeake Bay restoration.
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