Kaine and Law Enforcement React to Jay Jones Fallout; Franklin Co. Eyes Airbnb Rules; Youngkin Expands Housing Plan — Oct 13
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Virginia’s political spotlight stays on the governor’s race and fallout from the Jay Jones controversy — plus key local updates across Southwest Virginia:
🗳 Election Reaction: Continued coverage of the Spanberger–Earle-Sears campaign as both sides respond to last week’s debate and growing scrutiny of Attorney General candidate Jay Jones.
💬 Tim Kaine Responds: The senator says Abigail Spanberger performed well, while Republicans question her silence on Jones.
🚔 Law Enforcement Backlash: Bedford County Sheriff Mike Miller joins others condemning Jones’ text messages as “deeply troubling.”
⚖️ GOP Chair Mark Peake: Says Democrats are “quietly quitting” on Jones as he prepares to debate Jason Miyares later this week.
🏘 Franklin County Proposal: Officials weigh easing restrictions on short-term rentals like Airbnb near Smith Mountain Lake.
🏗 Roanoke Rezoning: Hearings set for a 195-unit townhome project and a new substance-use treatment center.
🌸 George’s Flowers Relocating: Longtime Roanoke florist moves due to flood risks; plans a larger site with classroom space.
🏛 Lynchburg Zoning Debate: City leaders to discuss new rules on where abortion clinics could operate.
🏠 Workforce Housing Expansion: Governor Youngkin announces $75 million to support 5,000 new housing units statewide.
🎃 Pumpkin Month Tradition: An Appomattox farm delivers pumpkins to the Executive Mansion for First Lady Suzanne Youngkin.
🇺🇸 Honoring WWII Veterans: Roanoke celebrates two local heroes turning 100 and 101.
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