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An effort to provide housing, medical help and hope is expanding again, despite funding challenges
The growth at Wise County’s Family Crisis Support Services comes amid a rise in homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault cases that are expected to worsen.
Politics
Spanberger riles up Democrats on Senate Finance Committee for reducing expected revenues
The governor vetoed or amended two bills that Democrats were counting on to provide additional revenue.
Local
Roanoke delays recycling pickup due to driver shortage
The city hopes to return to regular service by Monday.
Culture
‘High stakes journalism with local heart’: Cardinal News takes home inaugural Integrity award, 40 total prizes at Virginia Press Association awards banquet
Cardinal News also was recognized for its “State of Surveillance” coverage and took home best-in-show awards in writing and digital categories.
education
Virginia Tech board approves increase in tuition, fees
The total cost for an in-state undergraduate student living on campus is expected to be more than $32,000.
eCONOMY
Megasite project could be in jeopardy if data center tax exemptions are ended, finance secretary warns
The project, which is expected to bring more than 2,000 jobs and $73 billion in investment to Pittsylvania County, could “go away,” Mark Sickles told state senators.
OPinion
7 things to know about Spanberger’s action on bills the General Assembly passed
The governor has now acted on bills, and the legislature is set to return to Richmond on April 22 to deal with her vetoes and amendments. Here’s what we’ve learned about the governor in her first session.
Health Care
10 Virginia hospitals listed as ‘at risk,’ but what does that really mean?
Analyses tied to Medicaid policy changes highlight hospitals’ financial strain, but experts warn it does not mean they will close.
news briefs
Giles County musician Harry Reed, Nation of Islam leader from Danville get historical markers
The state has approved seven new historical markers across Virginia.
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
Mid-April will feel more like midsummer this week
High temperatures topping 90 in April are uncommon for our region and don’t necessarily portend a hot summer.
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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