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Municipal report: Former Martinsville city manager fired for issues from hiring practices to fiscal irregularities to conflicts of interest
The city issued a press release outlining what was found during an investigation.
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Politics
Notes from the Square: President Donald Trump’s DOJ sues the commonwealth
Plus: Gov. Abigail Spanberger issues more board appointments, and a new head to lead the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
Local
Lynchburg Field Notes: City council names new school board members
Other appointments available on various city boards this summer. Learn how to apply, and get updates on water line tests and an ongoing economic development survey, in this news roundup.
Culture
Natural Bridge Zoo case will lead to three separate trials, judge rules
The judge also said he’d issue a gag order against most parties involved in the case, including the attorney general’s office.
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education
Emory & Henry no longer on probation with accreditor
The university was put on probation in June 2025 after several years of monitoring over financial concerns.
eCONOMY
Rural King to invest $40 million in Henry County, add 150 jobs
The farm and home goods retailer will set up a distribution facility in a county industrial park, according to the governor’s office.
OPinion
Southern Environmental Law Center: Utilities are building a ton of gas for data centers. It’s time for Big Tech to stop them.
Tech companies’ arrival brought the possibility of more clean energy to the Southeast. Today, their flip-flopping is threatening that future.
HealthCare
The Pulse: Carilion launches new clinical trial for cancer treatment
Plus: Counterfeit car seats are on the rise in Virginia, and a researcher tackles a mysterious neurological disorder.
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news briefs
Headlines from across the state: New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer; more …
From elsewhere: Upgrades for Virginia 151 intersection candidate for Smart Scale funding. Virginia Wesleyan is no more; here’s why it’s now Batten University. Mary Baldwin on probation, accreditation at risk over finances.
Sports
VHSL 2026: With victory in girls tennis, Bland County wins its first team championship ever in any sport
Meanwhile, Ridgeview High won the Class 2 girls championship Thursday at Liberty University with a 5-2 victory over Bruton.
WEATHER
July 4 has had a way of dodging the 100-degree mark, but maybe not this time
Some highs near or just over 100 are possible through Fourth of July weekend in Southwest and Southside Virginia, but storms may interrupt heat for some.
Cardinal 250
John Adams despised one Virginian in particular, calling him ‘obscene,’ ‘profane’ and ‘impious.’ It wasn’t Jefferson.
Benjamin Harrison was known for being a steadying influence at the Continental Congress and was respected enough that he was chosen to preside over the debates on independence. He also had a wit and a taste for food and drink that offended some New Englanders.
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