Saturday, September 12, 2026

Trump Pardons Navy Veteran, Tress Way’s Retirement Plans, and ISS Sightings

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2026

Good Morning! On this day in 1999, Farm Aid ’99 was held in Bristow. It rallied farmers against the “Freedom to Farm” bill and featured the Dave Matthews Band, John Mellencamp, Willie Nelson, and Neil Young, among others.

A Virginia Beach Navy veteran is free after President Donald Trump pardoned him four years into a 20-year federal sentence. All this and more in Top Stories.

Balance, strength, and the ability to get up off the floor fade quickly with age, and most people don't notice until something as simple as standing up from a chair gets hard. Physical therapists say it doesn't have to go that way. When asked which exercises they actually recommend to patients, the same six simple moves came up again and again. One of them you can do while waiting for your morning coffee. Join Christopher on The Flyover Podcast to find out which everyday movements could keep you strong, steady, and independent for years to come. Tune in here!

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Trump Pardons Virginia Beach Navy Veteran

President Trump granted a full pardon to Virginia Beach Navy veteran Patrick Tate Adamiak, who served roughly four years of a 20-year federal sentence.

A jury convicted Adamiak in 2022 of possessing and selling unregistered machine guns and possessing unregistered destructive devices. He was sentenced in June 2023.

Prosecutors maintained the items were regulated weapons. Adamiak said they were nonfunctional, demilitarized, or replicas and described the pardon as a correction of judicial error.

$132 Million for School Construction

The Virginia Board of Education approved more than $132 million for 34 school construction projects across 22 divisions, including 16 schools in Southwest and Southside Virginia.

The competitive grants support construction, expansion, modernization, and renovation, generally covering 10%, 20%, or 30% of eligible costs based partly on local fiscal capacity.

Buena Vista will receive $5.19 million toward a $17 million Parry McCluer renovation, while Lynchburg will receive about $9 million for three projects.

Richmond Joins Dominion-NextEra Review

Richmond City Council voted 5-0 Thursday to formally intervene in the State Corporation Commission’s review of the proposed $67 billion Dominion Energy-NextEra Energy merger.

An earlier attempt failed Tuesday amid absences and abstentions. Four members were absent Thursday, but the measure advanced before Friday’s deadline for outside parties to intervene.

The commission will accept written public comments through Nov. 9, with public testimony scheduled Nov. 5, 9, and 10 and an evidentiary hearing beginning Nov. 17.

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➤ Henrico County: The school division’s operations chief outlined five steps to address HVAC problems as 18 schools reported outages, while staffing and supply shortages delayed repairs. (More)

➤ Lynchburg: The city began temporarily supplying water to Campbell County’s Wards Road and Timberlake Road areas because of lower-than-normal flows in the Big Otter River. (More)

➤ Tangier Island: Gov. Abigail Spanberger met with residents, lawmakers, and local leaders Thursday, pledging support for the island and highlighting Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts. (More)

➤ Hampton Roads: Diesel prices nearing $6 a gallon are raising freight costs and could eventually increase taxpayer costs for public transit if prices remain elevated. (More)

➤ Richmond: Sauer Brands announced it will sell its spice business and West Broad Street manufacturing facility while retaining Duke’s mayonnaise and focusing on condiments. (More)

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➤ Virginia Tech hosts Old Dominion at noon in Blacksburg, as Liberty welcomes Gardner-Webb to Lynchburg, while James Madison hosts Wagner in Harrisonburg. (See Schedule)

➤ Virginia lacrosse great Chris Rotelli, the program’s first Tewaaraton Award winner and a 2003 NCAA champion, will become the 15th Cavalier enshrined in the National Lacrosse Hall of Fame. (More)

➤ Washington Commanders punter Tress Way, the franchise’s longest-tenured player and a three-time Pro Bowl selection, said he likely will retire after this season. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: US Open | MLB | NCAAF | Soccer

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➤ The Chesterfield Outdoor Fest will bring ranger-guided hikes, a cave simulator, skimboarding, live music, and a beer garden to Pocahontas State Park Sept. 26. (See Details)

➤ The International Space Station will cross the Eastern Shore sky several times this month, including a six-minute appearance today beginning at 7:45 p.m. (See Times)

➤ KidStrong franchisees plan to open their third Richmond-area location near the Publix on Hull Street Road. The children’s training center will offer classes focused on building physical, mental, and social skills. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ Physical therapists say six simple moves may protect the strength and balance that age quietly erodes. (See Exercises)

➤ One surrogate's refusal to end a pregnancy has escalated into a custody fight now before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Hear Story)

➤ Popular weight loss drugs have been linked to a rare brain disorder that can turn deadly without quick treatment. (Podcast Available)

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West Nile in Chastain Park, Restored Roswell Pond, and Goats Returned Home

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Good morning! On this day in 1907, Yankees pitcher Spud Chandler was born in Commerce. The UGA graduate made his major league debut in 1937 and served in the U.S. Army in 1944 and 1945.

Hundreds of queen bees were rescued from a fire at a Vidalia beekeeping business earlier this week. Learn more in Around Georgia.

Today’s sponsor, Doroni, is building the H1-X personal flying vehicle as interest in eVTOL technology grows across both the defense sector and the broader aviation market.

More Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile

Mosquitoes trapped at Chastain Park in Atlanta tested positive for West Nile virus, adding to the number of infected mosquitoes detected across Georgia.

A quarter-mile radius around the trap was scheduled for treatment Wednesday and Thursday. The area will be retested afterward.

This marks the second time in recent months that the trap has tested positive for the virus.

Statewide, health officials say mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been detected in traps across Chatham, DeKalb, and Fulton counties this year, and Georgia is now entering peak season for the virus.

As of Sept. 8, Georgia has recorded four human cases of West Nile virus in 2026, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Roswell Area Park's Pond Project Complete

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Thursday for a $3.1 million improvement project of the pond at Roswell Area Park.

The pond started out as a 1950s farm pond, and the reconstruction was prompted by deteriorating infrastructure. The project, funded by a nearly $180 million bond program, included rebuilding the embankment, adding a new retaining wall, and deepening the pond.

The city will begin to restock the water with 15,000 fish in the upcoming weeks. Bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass are among the species going in.

Visitors are asked to hold off on fishing until the fish population is established, which is expected to happen by late summer or fall 2027.

Two Goats Returned Home

Tot, a two-week-old goat reported stolen from a Bloomingdale driveway last Saturday, was returned home Thursday.

The goat was dropped off by a man after community members provided tips in response to owner Kimberly Reaves’ public plea for help finding the animal.

A similar incident occurred in Keysville, where Brianna Blount bought a pet goat for her five-year-old son and found it gone the next morning. She reported it stolen to authorities and shared the incident on social media.

The animal was found and returned to the family, not long after the boy was gifted another goat by a stranger. “That was a total shock to me because I've never imagined anyone would be so kind to donate something to a complete stranger," Blount said.

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The Pentagon’s Got Their Eye on This Tech

One of the biggest indicators for forward-thinking investors is where the US government puts their money. They move first on the technology they know is going to shape the future.

This is your chance to get in at the private stage. Invest in Doroni today and get up to 20% bonus shares.

➤ White County: Two bodies were sent to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation crime lab for autopsies after a hiker found the remains on Mount Yonah on Wednesday. (More)

➤ Statewide: Ten Georgia Head Start programs will receive a combined $2.43 million in federal grants for nutrition services, facility repairs, and other operational needs, part of more than $225 million awarded nationwide. (More)

➤ Stone Mountain: The Stone Mountain Park Police Department is down to eight full-time officers, 10 short of its full staffing level. (More)

➤ Toombs County: Vidalia Apicultural Services and Bee Company is rebuilding after a fire destroyed its facility, with over 400 queen bees rescued from the blaze. (More)

➤ Hall County: A $12.8 million contract to resurface 36 roads spanning more than 30 miles was approved by commissioners Thursday. (More)

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➤ No. 2 Georgia hosts Western Kentucky this afternoon in Athens, while Georgia Tech welcomes No. 18 Tennessee to Bobby Dodd Stadium tonight. Georgia State travels to Kennesaw State for an in-state matchup. (See Schedule)

➤ Georgia fans are asked to wear white today as the Bulldogs debut all-white uniforms against Western Kentucky. (See Uniform)

➤ Atlanta Falcons quarterback Tua Tagovailoa will not start tomorrow’s season opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers after going down in pain during Thursday's practice. Backup Cooper Rush is expected to start in his place. (More)

➤ Yesterday’s Results: US Open | MLB | NCAAF | Soccer

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Up, Up, and A-Way to Get in On This Boom

Flying car company stocks are soaring on Wall Street. Archer went public at $1.7 billion. EHang IPO'd at $662 million. And Joby raised a whopping $1.6 billion when they went public.

Luckily, 15k+ investors have found an early-stage opportunity to capture this boom: a private-stage company named Doroni.

They’re pioneering the $100B personal aircraft segment with their H1-X, the aircraft FOX Business called “the ‘flying car’ set to revolutionize personal air travel.”

And with Morgan Stanley projecting that the flying car industry will reach $9 trillion by 2050, the timing couldn’t be better.

Now, with 600+ preorders, they’re targeting commercial deliveries for 2028. And earlier this year, they reserved the Nasdaq ticker $DRNI. Invest in Doroni today and get up to 20% bonus shares.

This is a paid advertisement for Doroni Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.doroni.io

➤ The executive director of a Macon recovery and re-entry program plans to live on the roof of a building on Houston Avenue starting Sept. 28 to raise $1 million for the organization. (More)

➤ Twenty Muscogee County high school seniors are working entry-level healthcare jobs this school year as part of the Piedmont Futures program. (More)

➤ Arts in the Heart of Augusta moves from downtown to the Augusta Exchange Club Fairgrounds Sept. 18-20 because of roadwork, with dedicated shuttles and Pedal Pub rides available. (More)

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The following stories are featured exclusively on The Flyover Podcast—a daily show that gives you the most important headlines in under 15 minutes, straight from the heart of the country.

➤ Physical therapists say six simple moves may protect the strength and balance that age quietly erodes. (See Exercises)

➤ One surrogate's refusal to end a pregnancy has escalated into a custody fight now before the U.S. Supreme Court. (Hear Story)

➤ Popular weight loss drugs have been linked to a rare brain disorder that can turn deadly without quick treatment. (Podcast Available)