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Virginia Tech board changed bylaws to allow Rocovich to serve third term as rector; now he oversees presidential search
The board voted last year to allow the Roanoke lawyer, who had served two terms earlier in the century, to serve a third time. He is now in charge of what he says “is the single most important thing a board does” — pick a president.
Politics
Del. Wren Williams’ wife gives birth on the side of the road en route to hospital
Mom and baby are doing fine, the Patrick County legislator says.
Local
Buck-Hayes pleads guilty in attack on Lee Vogler in Danville
Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes pleaded guilty to attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding. He will be sentenced in June.
Culture
‘High stakes journalism with local heart’: Cardinal News takes home inaugural Integrity award, 40 total prizes at Virginia Press Association awards banquet
Cardinal News also was recognized for its “State of Surveillance” coverage and took home best-in-show awards in writing and digital categories.
education
Virginia Tech board approves increase in tuition, fees
The total cost for an in-state undergraduate student living on campus is expected to be more than $32,000.
eCONOMY
An effort to provide housing, medical help and hope is expanding again, despite funding challenges
The growth at Wise County’s Family Crisis Support Services comes amid a rise in homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault cases that are expected to worsen.
OPinion
For Miyares, the redistricting special election seems a way to jump-start a 2029 gubernatorial run
The former attorney general is back on the campaign trail, this time helping to lead the “vote no” campaign. His sights are likely beyond the April 21 election, though.
Health Care
The Pulse: New autism therapy clinic, biotech hub and longtime Southwest hospital worker honored
Catch up on this week’s health news.
news briefs
Giles County musician Henry Reed, Nation of Islam leader from Danville get historical markers
The state has approved seven new historical markers across Virginia.
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
Mid-April will feel more like midsummer this week
High temperatures topping 90 in April are uncommon for our region and don’t necessarily portend a hot summer.
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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