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Longtime Jefferson Center director Cyrus Pace says so long to Roanoke and hello to Lynchburg venue
Cyrus Pace has led the nonprofit foundation that operates Jefferson Center for 15 years. He’s taking a similar job at the Academy Center of the Arts.
Politics
What Virginia’s congressional delegation has to say about U.S. attack on Iran
Democrats criticized President Donald Trump for not seeking congressional authorization; Republicans supported the attack.
Local
Monday is last day to sign up for water testing programs in the NRV this week and next week
The Virginia Household Water Quality Program offers affordable testing for 28 water constituents. Registration deadline is Monday.
Culture
Canada denies entry to country star Charley Crockett; cites 10-year-old felony weed conviction in Wythe County
He’s referenced the charge in one of his songs and has been admitted in the past. This time he had to cancel his Canadian tour.
education
Danville aviation maintenance program aims to train a workforce for an in-demand industry
Danville Community College is partnering with Blue Ridge Community College, and new construction and renovations at the Danville Regional Airport are underway to support the program.
eCONOMY
Data center complex with gas power plant planned for Wise County
Officials say the project would involve nine buildings totaling approximately 2 million square feet, plus on-site natural gas power generation.
OPinion
Williams: Virginia’s redistricting power grab
A Republican view of the proposed redistricting: Across the country, both parties have engaged in redistricting fights. But what Virginia Democrats are attempting is something different.
Health Care
The Pulse: Virginia expands maternal mental health and cervical cancer screening efforts
New initiatives aim to improve access to women’s health services, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Henrietta Lacks’ family settles suit with Novartis over use of her cells; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia lawmakers’ rejections leave vacancies on three higher ed governing boards. Emails between ICE, Richmond sheriff’s office show sheriff won’t comply with detention requests. Virginia may unwind decades-old liquor sales mandate.
Sports
Bristol’s decision to scrap plan for new baseball stadium leaves minor league team’s future uncertain
The stadium was to be used by the minor league Bristol State Liners and the Virginia High School baseball team. But city leaders said Bristol can no longer afford the financial commitment.
WEATHER
A decade ago, deadly winter tornado cut through Appomattox County
An El Niño winter that shifted wildly from warmth to snow also spawned one of our region’s worst tornadoes in decades.
Cardinal 250
An army of ghosts haunts Prince Edward County history
Local legend says that 70 French soldiers from the Revolutionary War are buried at Kingsville. But were they really? Historians dig into the story to separate fact from folklore.
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