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At nearly 50 years old, the Danville Model Railroad Club is more than just chugging along
Many in Danville don’t know about the club. That’s why it’s working to attract new members and increase its presence in the city.
Politics
First day of the budget special session ends without an agreement on data center tax exemptions
The chairs of both of the House of Delegates and state Senate finance committees have agreed that data centers need to pay their “fair share,” but differ on how to accomplish that goal.
Local
Radford residents to again pay more amid city fiscal struggles
The city council approved real estate, water and electric rate increases Tuesday night.
Culture
New historic marker tells the story of Roanoke ophthalmology pioneer Elbyrne Gill
The marker was unveiled Friday across the street from the site of the former Gill Memorial Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Hospital.
education
Spanberger names 4 to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors ahead of presidential search
Rector John Rocovich said last week that the hiring of someone to replace outgoing President Tim Sands could be done by July 1, when the governor’s appointees take office.
eCONOMY
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt business expands safe room offerings, First Piedmont names CEO, plus news from Roanoke, Lynchburg, NRV
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
OPinion
Virginia’s little-used law to remove elected officials leads to two very different processes in Martinsville and Purcellville. Why?
In Martinsville, a Black mayor who has not been charged with any crime got suspended two months before a trial. In Purcellville, a white vice mayor facing multiple felony counts was allowed to serve for nine months. The law is broad enough to allow both these routes. Is that good or bad?
Health Care
The Pulse: AI tools show bias when users disclose autism; dentists expand screening questions; a new recovery conference comes to Roanoke
Catch up on this week’s health news.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: State bus line debuts new east-west route that connects 10 cities across Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Neighbors speak out against proposed conference center at Monroe Institute. Richmond Public Schools pitches outsourcing some substitute teachers, board pushes back. Weber City Town Council discusses next steps after losing police force.
Sports
‘Martinsville Missile’ sets a new land speed record for a stock car
With a Henry County driver behind the wheel, the car designed and built in Martinsville broke the record of 244.9 mph with a top speed of 253 mph.
WEATHER
Summerlike weather giving way to winterlike pattern that will make it more springlike
The temperature roller-coaster may get a little less extreme as April moves into May, and there will be a better chance of some much-needed rain.
Cardinal 250
Who declared for independence first — North Carolina, or this Virginia county?
Cumberland County claims the honor by one day over Charlotte County, and says its resolution was more definitive than an earlier one from North Carolina.
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