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Businesses and vibes thrive during Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Downtown Bristol, in both Virginia and Tennessee, has grown along with the 25-year-old festival.
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Roanoke Valley
Land sale confirmed at Wood Haven park in Roanoke County, with no other details announced
Numerous people criticized the park’s board and said they believe a data center is planned.
New River Valley
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, first responders climb Lane Stadium steps to honor those who were lost
“I want to respect and do everything I can to carry forward the memory of what those guys did that day,” said one firefighter.
Lynchburg Area
Sweet Briar land sale will return remainder of Bear Mountain to Monacan Nation
The Amherst County site has long been important to the tribe, which currently owns a portion of the property. The college will transfer the remaining 400 acres.
Southwest: Bristol and Beyond
Salem native PJ George is ‘super grateful’ for his role with Old Crow Medicine Show
The band that first made “Wagon Wheel” famous returned to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on Sunday.
danville area
Measles outreach clinic coming to Southside Virginia on Monday
The Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts will offer education, immunity testing and vaccinations.
Martinsville area
Martinsville to de-Flock, saying ‘trust matters’
The city will not renew its contract with Flock because “trust matters.”
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Sports
With appeals rulings, VHSL realignment is complete. Here’s who’s moving and who’s staying.
The Virginia High School League has ruled on appeals stemming from its recent realignment plan.
WEATHER
Atlantic hurricane season on a record pace — for lack of activity
Strong winds aloft over the Atlantic related to the ongoing strong El Niño, the warming of the equatorial Pacific sea surface, are keeping tropical development in check.
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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: VCU board gives President Michael Rao a $1 million base salary; more …
From elsewhere: State approves $98 million electricity project for Eli Lilly property. A 1,000-mile memorial: Virginia first responders honor comrades who died on 9/11. Richmond School Board approves selling naming rights inside buildings, but not for entire schools.
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