Local Higher Ed: Eastern Mennonite University has named Rev. Dr. Shannon Dycus its permanent president, crediting her push for enrollment growth and student support during her interim year. State Budget & Housing: Gov. Spanberger says the General Assembly accepted her budget amendments, locking in a $207B plan with teacher raises, childcare and housing affordability investments, and data-center energy cost changes. Public Safety & Health: A new Virginia law takes effect July 1 to protect people on PrEP from life and disability insurance discrimination. Courts & Privacy: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled police need a warrant for geofence cellphone location searches, a major win for digital privacy. Drought & Daily Life: Virginia’s drought warnings continue; extension experts urge early, deep watering and mulching to conserve water. Virginia Politics: Virginia lawmakers approved recreational marijuana sales in retail stores starting in 2027, as the state continues to reshape its cannabis rules. Weather Watch: A brutal heat wave is forecast to push record highs across the Mid-Atlantic and into Virginia over the July 4 weekend. Community Support: Virginia Credit Union donated $20,000 to statewide first-responder training, including a symposium in Blacksburg.