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7 things to watch as Roanoke begins discussions of its proposed budget
Schools, public safety and parks and rec are among the areas that face funding cuts.
Politics
Attorney general asked to weigh in on Lynchburg Republicans’ firehouse primary attempt
Del. Dan Helmer, who authored a state law that effectively bans such nominating contests, has asked for an opinion from Attorney General Jay Jones.
Local
Agenda Lynchburg: City to get first look at proposed budget on Thursday
City council meetings and public information sessions about the budget will be held throughout the spring.
Culture
Beyond the cardinal numbers: Have you heard about the state bird?
A swooping survey of all things cardinal.
education
Roanoke City School Board approves preliminary budget in preparation of cuts
The school board’s budget is not final and does not yet detail cuts to programs or personnel that will need to be made in the upcoming fiscal year, but it did include 2% raises for RCPS employees.
eCONOMY
Cardinal Commerce Notes: New Appalachian Power president, Lynchburg hiring event, Southwest Virginia tourism research, Wythe County zoning meeting
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
OPinion
Legislators ponder a different way to tax data centers. Should that new way also be based on a locality’s economic status?
The proposal, which Gov. Abigail Spanberger recently talked about, is to tax data centers based on how much electricity they use. Del. Wren Williams, R-Patrick County, says this should be a tiered system with lower tax rates in rural areas to encourage data centers to locate in rural areas that want them.
Health Care
AI tool built by UVA Wise student aims to help connect patients with health care
Peter Gaublomme built Wise Care to guide residents to doctors, answer questions about health insurance and navigate local health care services.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Dominion produces first power from Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project; more …
From elsewhere: Barboursville Vineyards sells to private investors. On 16th anniversary of Affordable Care Act, Virginia’s federal lawmakers and health leaders weigh risks. Taking inspiration from Buddhist brothers, Louisa monks plan their own Walk for Peace.
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
How does snow accumulate after it’s been so warm?
Twice in the past week, parts of Cardinal News’ coverage area have experienced accumulating snow hours after much warmer temperatures.
Cardinal 250
Freedom was paved with confiscation
Virginia eventually seized and sold off an estimated 53,000 acres, plus personal property, which in some cases included enslaved Africans.
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