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Early voting will begin everywhere Friday except in Tazewell County. Is that legal?
The circuit court halted preparations. The county will go to court again on Wednesday to seek an clarification but election officials say even if they get the go-ahead they are nine days behind.
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
Lynchburg transit board to vote on suspending Sunday bus routes at upcoming meeting
The temporary reduction of weekend service is being considered because about 20% of the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company’s bus driver positions are vacant.
Culture
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.
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
Judge approves $7.3 million class-action settlement in Luna Innovations lawsuit
The Roanoke-based tech company and former executives faced civil allegations of securities fraud. The settlement is neither an admission nor a concession to plaintiffs, according to a judge’s order.
OPinion
Proposed districts would be more economically diverse than the current ones. Is that good or bad?
The proposed map creates many districts that are disparate areas, such as parts of Northern Virginia and parts of rural Virginia. What’s the impact of that?
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: Virginia lawmakers reach agreement for first steps to monitor PFAS in biosolids; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s new public health leaders take the helm as state agencies weather uncharted waters. “Scarpetta” series based on Richmond murders to debut on Amazon Prime. Some Virginia police, sheriffs not complying with new Flock camera regulations.
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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