State Transportation: VDOT released an updated Official State Transportation Map and is offering free printed copies, urging fall travelers to watch for deer, slow on wet leaves, and avoid roadside stops for photos. Public Safety: Virginia fire officials marked Fire Prevention Week by warning residents to use manufacturer-approved lithium-ion chargers, charge on hard surfaces, and never charge devices on beds or couches. Infrastructure Work: I-81 South in the Staunton area will see a right-lane closure Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for bridge concrete work, with Route 250 on-ramps also affected. Local Growth & Transparency: Calvert County leaders discussed business growth, permitting, and public services at a Chamber event, citing 339 business openings/expansions since 2023. Politics & Voting Rights: Spanberger’s administration sent voting-rights restoration letters tied to a ballot access push, including cases involving deceased felons, as critics question the process. Health & Food: Virginia Tech researchers found that how food is processed can change metabolic and brain responses even when nutrition is matched. Community Events: Franklin County’s National Night Out drew crowds despite rain. Education & Workforce: Virginia’s workforce training program, the Talent Accelerator, was ranked No. 1 nationally for doing business.