The National Democratic Redistricting Committee has drawn maps that would allow Virginia Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional districts to eliminate all but one Republican House member. The most realistic way to do that would be to put Roanoke and Charlottesville in the same district, which would put Beth Macy into the same district as Tom Perriello.
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Boones Mill will be first in Virginia to hold a public hearing on something all localities will eventually have to deal with: Cannabis sales.
The General Assembly is set to legalize retail sales of cannabis. This small town in Franklin County wants to hear what its residents think about the possible regulations allowed.
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Cardinal expands New River Valley coverage with new weekly newsletter
Cardinal New River Valley News, which launches today, is intended as a conversation with those who live in or care about the NRV.
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Roanoke Valley attorneys: A bold new chapter for legal education in Southwest Virginia
The Roanoke Valley legal community stands ready to support a merger of Appalachian School of Law with Roanoke College.
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Here are 5 (and maybe 7) ways to measure Youngkin’s legacy as governor
The most enduring accomplishments of Youngkin’s term likely are in the realm of economic development.
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From courthouse books to artificial intelligence: A message to the next generation of record keepers from a former court clerk
AI will not replace clerks of court. It will not replace lawyers, surveyors or bankers. And it should never replace official records. But used wisely, it can help people access, understand and use the public records they already own faster, better and cheaper.
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New analysis suggests Democrats could win 10 congressional seats in Virginia without gerrymandering
President Donald Trump’s approval ratings may be low enough that they could theoretically endanger Republican House members in some districts previously thought of as safe for the GOP.
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College official: Four ways to increase access to child care
Child care is a “must have,” not a “nice to have,” in building and maintaining a strong economy.
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If Mamdani wants the ‘warmth of collectivism,’ he should look to rural communities. There’s one big difference, though.
While we think of collectivism as the workers’ paradise of the furthest parts of the political left, the best examples of collectivism in the United States are typically found in its most conservative communities. They are also volunteer efforts, not government-led ones.
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Lynchburg vice mayor: Accountability is not chaos — it’s the job voters demanded
What unfolded over the past year was not driven by personal grudges. It was driven by fundamental disagreements over policy, procedure and the proper role of elected officials versus unelected staff.