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Special prosecutor: Martinsville investigation is ‘trudging along’ as interviews bring more details
Meanwhile, there are updates with three lawsuits prompted by the situation.
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Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Williamson Road lane reconfiguration changes to be permanent, data shows major crash reduction
Plus: Popular trail leading to Tinker Cliffs on the Appalachian Trail reopens.
New River Valley
Tech Briefs: Cube Fest returns to Virginia Tech, tying music to technology
Plus: The Broadband Advisory Council meets next week.
Lynchburg Area
Lynchburg pauses use of Flock cameras
The police department said that a third-party review of its Flock-related policies and procedures will be conducted.
Southwest: Bristol and Beyond
Southwest Field Notes: The Crooked Road is accepting affiliate venues for next year
Plus: Two local events, one from the past and the other for the future.
danville area
Danville plans comprehensive assessment of animal services as shelter controversy continues
The city is looking for a third party to assess local companion animal services, including animal control, welfare programs and the Danville Area Humane Society.
Martinsville area
Martinsville Field Notes: Henry County data center changes to be discussed again Tuesday
Plus: West Piedmont Higher Education Center gets testing certification, and clean-up hailed ahead of Smith River Fest this weekend.
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Sports
Proposed new fees, regulations for hunting, fishing, boating and camping draw mixed reactions from Virginians
Some folks do not want to pay more than they are already. Others see it as a ‘necessary evil.’ The Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources is set to decide in meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.
WEATHER
Camille and Helene: Sisters of mountain mayhem, but not identical twins
The 1969 and 2024 tropical-induced catastrophes had obvious similarities in impacts, but also many differences that made each one a distinct disaster.
Cardinal news 250
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.
headlines from across the state
Headlines from across the state: Judge affirms ruling in favor of former felons in voting rights lawsuit; more …
From elsewhere: USDA advances Roadless Rule repeal; advocates, lawmakers say it puts 400,000 acres in Virginia at risk. Roanoke College adds women’s varsity flag football. Dominion says it’s getting a Trump tariff refund.
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