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After years of development, BWX Technologies hopes to prove the value of tiny nuclear fuel particles
The TRISO fuel, which could one day help power the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, is manufactured at the company’s Lynchburg-area facility.
Politics
Del. Wren Williams’ wife gives birth on the side of the road en route to hospital
Mom and baby are doing fine, the Patrick County legislator says.
Local
Montgomery County’s real estate tax could rise again
Supervisors will vote on a 5-cent hike at Monday meeting.
Culture
New historic marker tells the story of Roanoke ophthalmology pioneer Elbyrne Gill
The marker was unveiled Friday across the street from the site of the former Gill Memorial Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Hospital.
education
Virginia Tech board changed bylaws to allow Rocovich to serve third term as rector; now he oversees presidential search
The board voted last year to allow the Roanoke lawyer, who had served two terms earlier in the century, to serve a third time. He is now in charge of what he says “is the single most important thing a board does” — pick a president.
eCONOMY
An effort to provide housing, medical help and hope is expanding again, despite funding challenges
The growth at Wise County’s Family Crisis Support Services comes amid a rise in homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault cases that are expected to worsen.
OPinion
Macy outraises Cline, Perriello outraises McGuire, but redistricting would knock one of the Democrats out of the fall race
Campaign finance reports for congressional campaigns in the first quarter of 2026 have now been released.
Health Care
The Pulse: New autism therapy clinic, biotech hub and longtime Southwest hospital worker honored
Catch up on this week’s health news.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia casino gaming revenues exceed $100 million during March; more …
From elsewhere: Three Rocky Mount vape shops accused of selling illegal cannabis-related products. Skydiver rescued after crashing into Lane Stadium video board. Justin Fairfax grew obsessed with clearing his name; his family life was destroyed.
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
Mid-April will feel more like midsummer this week
High temperatures topping 90 in April are uncommon for our region and don’t necessarily portend a hot summer.
Cardinal 250
Who declared for independence first — North Carolina, or this Virginia county?
Cumberland County claims the honor by one day over Charlotte County, and says its resolution was more definitive than an earlier one from North Carolina.
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