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BWXT to build nuclear reactor for Army base
The Lynchburg-based nuclear technology firm aims to have a 20-megawatt microreactor up and running at Fort Campbell by the early 2030s.
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Roanoke Valley
Virginia Tech: Sale of Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center ‘best positioned’ with current use
The university responded to a question about speculation over a casino.
New River Valley
Remote Area Medical is looking for volunteers for Pearisburg pop-up clinic
All types of healthcare professionals are needed to provide vision, dental and medical care.
Lynchburg Area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Miller Park Pool renovation enters next phase
Also, learn about the Community Access Network’s expanded services and grants awarded across the region for mental healthcare and food and farming programs.
Southwest: Bristol and Beyond
Washington County Courthouse temporarily closed after air quality study raises concerns
The study was conducted after concerns were raised about “microbial growth,” the county said Monday in a news release.
danville area
Danville Field Notes: Solar facility guidelines in Pittsylvania are now in line with new state regulations
Plus: Danville celebrates construction progress at new hotel, and a Dry Fork nonprofit will participate in a national rural health program.
Martinsville area
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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Sports
Here’s the complete VHSL football schedule for 2026
Some games will be played early but most schools begin the season Aug. 27 or 28.
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.
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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: Spanberger pushes Trump to back off new tariffs on Canada; more …
From elsewhere: Some Virginia lawmakers want more transparency for data collected by license plate readers. Pro golf’s next chapter in Richmond tees off this fall. Massive battery storage site planned on abandoned BASF site in James City County.
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