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Background checks for private firearm sales will stop again, Lynchburg judge rules
The background checks, which had been halted since October by a Lynchburg judge’s injunction, restarted last month to comply with a new state law. A judge said Wednesday that the injunction still stands.
Politics
Bratton, Misjuns, Taylor win Republican nominations for Lynchburg City Council
The party-run nominating process was the first of its kind under a new state law that favors, but doesn’t explicitly require, state-run primaries. It produced a split ticket between two rival factions.
Local
Lynchburg Field Notes: The city’s first bookmobile hits the road
Also in this edition, a guide to new flights at Lynchburg Regional Airport and free summer meals for school children.
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 board elects Miller as new rector
The governor last week removed John Rocovich from the position. Jim Miller was the board’s unanimous pick to replace him.
eCONOMY
Tech Briefs: AI use strong in Virginia, with Montgomery County at No. 5 statewide
Plus: A Virginia Tech professor gets money to study virtual reality’s influence on behavior.
OPinion
Pipeline opponents: A compressor station doesn’t fit rural character of eastern Montgomery County
The Swann Compressor Station is an unfit industrial imposition on Montgomery County. It would add air pollutants that include formaldehyde and benzene. It would produce noise and sound impacts on public health and wildlife.
Health Care
Measles outbreak in Buckingham County continues to grow
Since April, there have been 55 confirmed cases of measles in the area. Statewide, Virginia has reported 77 measles cases this year.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia officials urge hurricane preparedness as 2026 storm season begins; more …
From elsewhere: Virginians are “buying the living daylights” out of AR-15s and other soon-to-be illegal guns. Sports wagering exceeds $600 million in state for April. Liberty University faces $1.75 million lawsuit from Trey Falwell.
Sports
Virginia Tech approves new entity to pursue more revenue for athletics
Officials said the new structure will allow Virginia Tech to respond more quickly when it comes to corporate partnerships, sponsorships, new revenue opportunities and investment strategies. Meanwhile, the athletics department can focus on more traditional areas like coaching, compliance and competitiveness.
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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