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Data Center Tax Clash, FloydFest Lineup Change, Former Sheetz 7-Eleven Permit | Roanoke Valley's Morning News — July 21, 2026

Miss the morning broadcast? Catch up on the top stories impacting the Roanoke Valley and the Commonwealth of Virginia for Tuesday, July 21, 2026.In this episode of Roanoke Valley’s Morning News, hosts Joey Self and Ian Price unpack the latest political, economic, and regional developments across Southwest Virginia. We cover State Senate President Louise Lucas's stance on data center taxation, major lineup adjustments for FloydFest following an unexpected medical emergency, and high-profile political endorsements in Virginia's 6th Congressional District.Data Center Tax Standoff: State Senate…

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