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How trout fishers in Virginia are using FOIA to beat the competition
The Department of Wildlife Resources receives approximately 700 public records requests related to stocking every year.
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Roanoke Valley
For $8 million land purchase, where will city of Roanoke get the money, and what is the future plan?
Options for 236-acre former golf course include a new school, industrial development and housing.
New River Valley
Christiansburg ups requirements for any future data center
There will be no by-right use in the town without provisions.
Lynchburg Area
Head Start school year begins in Lynchburg area with interim management, fewer locations
The nonprofit that previously ran the program lost its federal grant, and a new permanent operator won’t be named until the summer of 2027.
Southwest: Bristol and Beyond
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: A new bright spot in Haysi
Plus: A survey and details on a Wise County microreactor study, and an event update for this weekend.
danville area
Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday
The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.
Martinsville area
Martinsville Field Notes: Henry County Food Pantry gets $250,000 for expansion
Plus: Patrick & Henry Community College is in the running for a $1 million award.
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Sports
With appeals rulings, VHSL realignment is complete. Here’s who’s moving and who’s staying.
The Virginia High School League has ruled on appeals stemming from its recent realignment plan.
WEATHER
Atlantic hurricane season on a record pace — for lack of activity
Strong winds aloft over the Atlantic related to the ongoing strong El Niño, the warming of the equatorial Pacific sea surface, are keeping tropical development in check.
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London Pleasants was an enslaved teen who seized his freedom by donning a red coat
The story of the Henrico County teenager is featured in the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia. He served as a trumpeter in the British army, then escaped to Canada after the war.
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Cardinal News recognized for sustainability by online local news publishers
LION Publishers presented the honors at its summit in San Diego this week.
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