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Appalachian Power seeks rate increase
The utility said its request, which would raise the average residential monthly bill by $9.10, is the lowest proposed increase in nearly 30 years.
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
Danville Field Notes: Danville Community College launches aviation maintenance program
Plus: “Love on the Spectrum” is looking for Danville-area participants, and Pittsylvania hosts a community outreach meeting for comprehensive plan update.
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: Randolph College adds women’s flag football team
Plus: Virginia joins lawsuit over student loan limits, Ferrum names new provost.
eCONOMY
Tech Briefs: A Blacksburg with no Hokie stone? AI imagined it.
Plus: Virginia Tech researchers modify “Call of Duty” to train Marines.
OPinion
Lynchburg Republicans pick sides in factional dispute; now city council will see changes no matter who wins in November
The Republican nominating event sets the stage for a fall council race that, whichever way it goes, will change the dynamics on the Lynchburg City Council.
Health Care
The Pulse: Carilion announces plan for new rehab hospital
Plus: New laws strengthen addiction recovery services, state launches maternal mental health awareness campaign
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: State Farm reimbursed 91,000 Virginia policyholders over filing glitch; more …
From elsewhere: Federal judge denies homeschooled student’s bid to play sports for Roanoke County school. Collinsville Pizza Hut to get retro redesign. Justice family taps New York investment firm in Greenbrier dispute.
Sports
‘Martinsville Missile’ sets a new land speed record for a stock car
With a Henry County driver behind the wheel, the car designed and built in Martinsville broke the record of 244.9 mph with a top speed of 253 mph.
WEATHER
Why this might be a relatively cool summer in Virginia
Past summers show that a developing El Niño could be a factor in at least somewhat suppressing this summer’s heat.
Cardinal 250
One of Virginia’s most eccentric patriots was John Sinclair, a government-sanctioned pirate
Privateers were an important component of the American war effort. They were something akin to government-sanctioned pirates — armed vessels that chased down and confiscated the cargo of civilian enemy merchant ships. The techniques privateers employed wouldn’t pass muster today. They’d often approach a ship under a false flag and captain and crew would get…
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