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Lynchburg seeks new life for a century-old hospital that holds a ‘precious’ place in community memories
Generations of babies have been born and countless patients treated at Virginia Baptist Hospital. Now that Centra Health is moving its services elsewhere, the community has a chance to help shape the future of the campus.
Politics
Griffin booted from committees; Democrats say he disrespected subcommittee chair
The Bedford County Republican sat on the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation until Friday.
Local
Finalists for open seat on Danville City Council to be interviewed in public meeting Tuesday
Shakeva Frazier, Shelby Irving and Danny Marshall were chosen as finalists from a pool of 11 applicants to fill the seat vacated by now-Del. Madison Whittle.
Culture
Roanoke-born hip-hop music producer celebrates Grammy wins with Kendrick Lamar
Ruchuan Akers, known in the rap world as Scott Bridgeway, shared two Grammys with Kendrick Lamar, Sza and other collaborators at the recent Grammy Awards presentation.
education
Emory & Henry to offer free tuition to some Virginia students
The Emory & Henry Promise program, which will launch this fall, will cover tuition for eligible in-state students.
eCONOMY
Tech briefs: FCC rules for Comcast against Appalachian Power in broadband-related utility pole dispute
Plus: Innovation hub expanding in South Boston.
OPinion
Animal rights group: Lynchburg animal shelter is a model for Danville and others to follow
So how does Lynchburg’s shelter, and countless other shelters save so many lives? They have evolved to embrace modern sheltering practices.
Health Care
Dickenson County drug treatment center gets conditional license to operate from the state
Wildwood Recovery Center is now expected to open in the second half of 2026.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Legislators debate bills to reshape how Virginia university governing boards operate; more …
From elsewhere: “It was not about me”: Halifax centenarian rejects House honor she never approved. Free school breakfast idea stumbles in General Assembly. Franklin County Schools considers moving to four-day school week.
Sports
NIL could be made more transparent with new bill calling for work group on student athlete endorsement deals
The legislation comes as Virginia’s state universities have resisted calls to be more forthcoming about how they are complying with new compensation rules, which took effect last July, that allow schools to pay athletes directly.
WEATHER
Signs of a pre-Valentine’s Day thaw, but winter still has a few cards to play
Saturday’s snowstorm had a hard north edge. The wintry pattern may not end as sharply, but looks to loosen next week.
Cardinal 250
Virginia now has two mobile museums devoted to the American Revolution. One is exclusively for Southwest Virginia.
The first mobile museum was so popular that the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission has added a second.
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