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3 Virginia electric utilities to add battery storage in bid to increase reliability, cut costs
The technology is anticipated to improve grid reliability and save the utilities millions of dollars over the next 20 years by reducing how much they pay to deliver power during the highest-demand times.
Politics
State Supreme Court hears arguments to overturn redistricting referendum; now Virginia waits
The Supreme Court of Virginia is considering an appeal by proponents of mid-decade redistricting to a Tazewell County Circuit Court ruling that determined the effort to be unconstitutional.
Local
Special prosecutor steps down from Martinsville mayor’s removal case
Lynchburg Commonwealth’s Attorney Bethany Harrison moved to withdraw due to a “material conflict” in the case. The court appointed Alfred Gray Collins III of Colonial Heights to both the civil removal petition and forensic audit of Martinsville expenses, both of which involve Mayor L.C. Jones.
Culture
At nearly 50 years old, the Danville Model Railroad Club is more than just chugging along
Many in Danville don’t know about the club. That’s why it’s working to attract new members and increase its presence in the city.
education
Extra Credit: DEQ awards funding for college composting programs; principals honored; Alleghany teacher named to math task force
Check out this week’s education news.
eCONOMY
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Wood council created, Walmart stores to be remodeled, program for Helene-hit farmers reopens, BWXT acquires machine shop
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
OPinion
If history had played out differently, we might have had a Kingdom of America (and a Duke of Virginia)
King Charles III’s visit to the United States on the 250th anniversary of American independence is a reminder that the American Revolution was not inevitable. Some had ideas for other arrangements.
Health Care
The Pulse: AI tools show bias when users disclose autism; dentists expand screening questions; a new recovery conference comes to Roanoke
Catch up on this week’s health news.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Chesterfield bank robbery, ‘geofence’ case; more …
From elsewhere: Former Blacksburg council member sentenced to probation in election fraud case. Lightning strike at Radford arsenal causes acid vapor release. More than 2,000 fencers are competing in Richmond at the national championships.
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
Summerlike weather giving way to winterlike pattern that will make it more springlike
The temperature roller-coaster may get a little less extreme as April moves into May, and there will be a better chance of some much-needed rain.
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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