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Two weeks after Buchanan County flood, ‘the hardest part is getting ready to happen’
Dozens of homes were destroyed or damaged when rain and runoff poured into narrow mountain streams. The recovery is just beginning.
How the U.S. Supreme Court has become less, not more, diverse
By contrast, Virginia’s highest court, and especially its appeals court, are far more diverse in terms of justices’ backgrounds.
Indiana congresswoman killed in crash was former Liberty student; more . . .
Writer to discuss Virginia fiddler Albert Hash in Bristol. Sales tax holiday is this weekend. Franklin County sets Aug. 16 date to apply for vacant supervisor position.
Virginia Tech professor gets National Science Foundation award; more . . .
Education briefs: Emory & Henry women’s soccer team wins academic recognition. Wytheville Community College recognizes Lowe.
Politics
Confusion over new law
Montgomery County registar cancels talk to League of Women Voters on advice of county attorney. UPDATED: Attorney’s advice changes; talk back on.
Economy
New Danville Community College president looks to grow enrollment
A Q&A with Jerry Wallace, who has been in office for a month.
Culture
New VMI basketball coach holds unusual ACC record
Andrew Wilson, who played at Florida State, is the first athlete in ACC history to participate in six seasons.
HeaDlines
Appalachian Voices sues to get carbon market document; more . . .
From elsewhere: Covid rates approach 2021’s delta peak but data limits hamper analysis. Wise County won’t get state aid for recent flooding. Bristol to get food truck park.
Virginia Tech one of five schools to lead new transportation center; more . . .
Education briefs: Danville Community College announces fall registration details. Patrick & Henry Community College announces four new board members.
Giles County to hold job fair on August 17; more . . .
ABC awards grants to groups in Southwest and Southside. Virginia Humanities awards grants, as well.
New Abingdon foundation makes first donation with grant to dental clinic
Wellspring Foundation’s donation will allow clinic to buy equipment, expand facility and services.
Youngkin expected to name Mecklenburg as a ‘lab school,’ more . . .
From elsewhere: Throneburg challenges Good to debate. Foresight holds roundtable in Patrick County on reopening hospital. Lynchburg and Roanoke offer incentives to try to fill vacant teacher positions.
70% of funds raised for Smith Mountain Lake community center; more . . .
Appalachian Power warns water levels below dams may rise risely. Saint Mary’s Trail in Augusta County closed for maintenance. ABC awards grants to groups in Southwest and Southside. Virignia Humanities awards grants.
Opinion
There are few statues to Black women. Both Roanoke and South Boston aim to change that.
Groups in both places are raising money for a statue of Henrietta Lacks.
Four insights into Manchin’s deal on the Mountain Valley Pipeline
The West Virginia senator gets the Biden administration and top congressional Democrats to back the pipeline. Here’s how.
How casinos will put Bristol and Danville on the music map
Bristol’s already on it for historic reasons, but here’s what else could be coming.
What are the odds that Southwest or Southside will get one of the new federal tech hubs?
Pretty good. Here’s how the competition stacks up.
Are we in danger of getting out-hustled?
Here’s what some other countries are doing to train a future workforce. Are we keeping up with the global competition?
What will the economic geography of the future look like?
We’re generally growing older but some place in the world are getting younger. Why that matters.
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