Labor & Workplace Protections: Gov. Abigail Spanberger marked Labor Day by highlighting new Virginia worker rules, including paid family and medical leave (up to 12 weeks), statewide paid sick leave, and a higher minimum wage. Local Safety & Schools: Fairfax County is weighing whether to keep high school crossing guards through the 2026-27 school year after community anger and a crash near South Lakes High School. Politics on the Trail: Candidates for U.S. Senate and House seats hit Buena Vista for the Labor Day parade, with Mark Warner, Bert Mizusawa, Ben Cline, and Beth Macy all laying out priorities. Energy & Utilities: Shareholders backed the NextEra-Dominion merger, clearing a major hurdle as the combined utility positions itself for rising electricity demand tied to data centers and electrification. Data Centers & Water Use: A report says data centers’ power generation in seven states withdraws about 3.4 trillion gallons of freshwater annually, raising concerns for water-stressed areas. Crime & Community Impact: Police say a hit-and-run in Woodbridge led to a pregnant woman delivering a baby who died hours later; investigators are asking for tips. Business & Permits: Inn on Knowles Hill owners are appealing Sonora’s permit denial for reservation-only brunches, lunches, and events. Scams Watch: BBB Scam Tracker reports show 115 Virginia cities tied for 84th in scam reports in July, with Blacksburg among them. Sports & Local Life: A Wolf Trap tour bus accident killed a Virginia mechanic known as “the Bus Doctor,” remembered by colleagues nationwide. Copyright in Virginia Courts: A federal lawsuit filed in the Eastern District of Virginia targets Masicka over alleged authorship disputes tied to four songs.