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More than 30,000 customers await broadband connections as provider struggles to complete work
RiverStreet Networks is attempting to secure further funding to finish its work in a dozen localities across Southside and Central Virginia. But federal deadlines are looming.
Politics
Republican nomination process for Lynchburg City Council ‘not over’ until appeals are settled, state party chair says
The Lynchburg Republicans ran a party-run nominating process Saturday to select its candidates. Three appeals of the process were filed this week and will be ruled on this month.
Local
Martinsville school board to consider weapons policies, summer meal programs and more
Other policies up for discussion deal with extracurriculars and college planning. The board meets Monday evening.
Culture
American Aquarium, Rhonda Vincent among headliners for this year’s Floyd Small Town Summer series
Local acts Hoppie Vaughan & the Ministers of Soul and JStop Latin Soul also will be featured, along with family-friendly movies on some nights.
education
Virginia Tech announces largest donation ever; majority of $75 million to go to athletics
The university’s Honors College will also get a portion of the gift.
eCONOMY
Gigawatt data center project planned for Wythe County
TAC Data Centers plans to build on approximately 1,000 acres in eastern Wythe County, near the Pulaski County line.
OPinion
A 21-year-old Irish postal clerk saved lives by helping to cancel the original D-Day invasion. She didn’t know until years later.
Many Virginia units were among the first to storm the beaches. Had they gone on the original schedule, they might have been defeated by the weather.
Health Care
The Pulse: Virginia Tech researchers ID protein linked to heart recovery
Plus: A Carilion partnership brings a new AI tool, and Virginia is in the top 20 for child well-being.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: In 40th year, water quality program still crucial as ever at Smith Mountain Lake; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s medical marijuana market consolidates. Wind farm project in Botetourt County nears the end of a long road. Campbell County board asks commonwealth’s attorney not to enforce new gun laws.
Sports
VHSL 2026: Baseball and softball tournaments get underway Tuesday
For other VHSL sports, find soccer here and lacrosse and tennis here. New to Cardinal News? Sign up for our free daily newsletter: The Virginia High School League baseball and softball tournaments are scheduled to begin with quarterfinal games across the state Tuesday. Who will make history? How about Lee at Appomattox County in a…
WEATHER
Up-and-down spring temperatures blamed for millions of dollars in crop damage in Virginia
Spring as a whole tilted very warm, but it was interspersed with short but sharp cold spells. Drought also continues.
Cardinal 250
Virginia’s congressional delegation solicits photos for a time capsule to be opened in 2276
The call for submissions is part of the nation’s celebration of 250 years of independence. The deadline for submissions is June 12.
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