Veterans & First Responders: NAVFRW will host a free San Diego Wellness Summit Sept. 17 at Liberty Station, bringing together healthcare and public safety leaders to focus on suicide prevention and trauma-informed care, with Kaiser Permanente as title sponsor. Local Economy: Gov. Abigail Spanberger announced Twain Lumber will invest $7.4 million to reopen a Henry County sawmill, creating 74 jobs and boosting purchases of Virginia forest products. Public Safety & Health: Petersburg Police are rolling out a new fleet of take-home patrol SUVs with upgraded safety tech and visibility features. Rural Healthcare: Virginia lawmakers met to examine how federal funding cuts could strain rural healthcare, including the effects of HR1, and what community groups can do to keep services accessible. Environment: Newport News released a study suggesting wind fence setups could reduce coal dust movement and improve air quality for residents near coal terminals. Civic Life: Virginia early voting for the Nov. 3 midterms starts Sept. 18, with key deadlines for registration and mail ballots approaching in late October. 9/11 Remembrance: Richmond marked the 25th anniversary with memorial events honoring first responders and the lasting impact of Sept. 11.