What was McAuliffe’s record on rural economic development?
The Democrat is asking Virginia voters to entrust him with a second term as their governor,
Virus rates decline but still highest west of the Blue Ridge
The nine highest localities, and 13 of the 14 highest, are all west of the Blue Ridge.
Why Republicans are now pushing early voting
They’re especially eager to boost early turnout in Southwest Virginia, where it’s lagged.
Ground broken in Pittsylvania for company that will employ 400; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Politics
“We’re done!”
The Virginia Redistricting Commission is staring failure in the face
Economy
2 years into drone project, Wing takes Christiansburg lessons to Texas
Google’s Wing drone delivery project announced today it’s expanding to Dallas. Here’s what how it’s worked out in Virginia.
Culture
Alleghany storytelling project preserves community history, tells pandemic tales
So far, the group has produced four books documenting life in and around the town.
HeaDlines
Fortune 100 company in talks to come to Bristol; more . . .
Here are some of the top stories around Southwest and Southside:
Virginia expects universal broadband by 2024; more . . .
Here are some of the top stories about Southwest and Southside:
Covid hospitalization rate in Southwest Virginia is triple state average; more . . .
Here are some of the top stories around Southwest and Southside:
Good urges students to defy mask rules; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Bedford looks to fast-track broadband; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Covid caseloads strain hospitals; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Opinion
Developing a distributed economy for Virginia
Some thoughts on how to build a new economy in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
What if Afghan refugees stayed in Southside?
Here’s an easy way for counties that are losing population to reverse their demographic trends. Will they seize the opportunity?
Why are Democrats trying to suppress voters in Southwest Virginia?
OK, we know why. Maybe the better question is why the party of greater ballot access condones this?
Why does Good want students to defy mask rules?
Virus rates in most of his district are high and getting higher. So what’s the alternative theory on how to beat this virus?
Four questions for the next governor
Or, in the meantime, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
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