Immigration & Public Safety: Gov. Wes Moore says DHS/ICE announced a major Maryland operation without notifying state officials, after ICE reported 1,328 arrests across Virginia and Maryland in two weeks, with Moore pointing to footage and claiming only a fraction involved convictions or charges. Data Centers & Air Rules: The EPA is moving to scrap public notice for certain data center pollution permits, shifting decisions to states and drawing fresh backlash as communities worry about power, water, noise, and emissions. Local Government Appointments: Botetourt County approved new and returning members to local boards and committees, including seats on its Economic Development Authority. Fairfax Criminal Justice Fight: A watchdog is seeking removal of Fairfax County Commonwealth’s Attorney Steve Descano after a stabbing case involving a repeat offender suspect who was repeatedly released. Henry County Data Center Zoning: Henry County adopted “stringent” data center regulations, creating a new zoning district and requiring special-use permits with public hearings. Virginia Tech Oversight: Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors discussed a $15M loan tied to Hokie Ventures and other major athletics and campus finance items. Health & Community: Radford University named Dr. Ashley Wells assistant vice president for health sciences, expanding rural health and applied life science efforts. Business & Growth: Emerald AI raised $150M at a $1.05B valuation to scale software that schedules AI workloads based on onsite power availability. Viral Local Story: A Richmond doctor’s “bat in my mouth” encounter went viral, with a reminder to handle indoor bats safely.