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State to reorganize nursing scholarship programs after more than $10 million in funding was left unused
The scholarship programs were created to bolster the state’s healthcare workforce, particularly in rural areas where staffing shortages have been most severe.
Politics
Republican nomination process for Lynchburg City Council ‘not over’ until appeals are settled, state party chair says
The Lynchburg Republicans ran a party-run nominating process Saturday to select its candidates. Three appeals of the process were filed this week and will be ruled on this month.
Local
With one of the oldest water systems in the country, Lynchburg digs deep to upgrade infrastructure
A proposed increase in water and stormwater rates, which the city council will discuss on Tuesday, would help fund ongoing replacement of the city’s aging pipes.
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
Extra Credit: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in Roanoke
Plus: A student-led food truck serves up street tacos in downtown Lynchburg, Montgomery County names school leaders and UVA Wise launches workforce training pilot programs.
eCONOMY
More than 30,000 customers await broadband connections as provider struggles to complete work
RiverStreet Networks is attempting to secure further funding to finish its work in a dozen localities across Southside and Central Virginia. But federal deadlines are looming.
OPinion
The people moving out of Virginia make more money than the people moving in
We delve into a new batch of IRS data that sheds light on migration trends. The most affluent group of taxpayers moving into Virginia are immigrants who chose Loudoun County, not native-born Americans. First of a three-part series.
HealthCare
The Pulse: Virginia Tech researchers ID protein linked to heart recovery
Plus: A Carilion partnership brings a new AI tool, and Virginia is in the top 20 for child well-being.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Judge weighs future of Confederate-linked school names in Shenandoah County; more …
From elsewhere: Former Averett administrator heading to prison for federal wire fraud after $145,000 stolen. Richmond led Virginia in dog bites of mail carriers. Virginia’s film and TV production tax incentives scrutinized by lawmakers.
Sports
VHSL 2026: Baseball and softball tournaments get underway Tuesday
For other VHSL sports, find soccer here and lacrosse and tennis here. New to Cardinal News? Sign up for our free daily newsletter: The Virginia High School League baseball and softball tournaments are scheduled to begin with quarterfinal games across the state Tuesday. Who will make history? How about Lee at Appomattox County in a…
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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