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Appalachian School of Law considers merger with Kentucky’s University of Pikeville
School officials hope the partnership could alleviate the law school’s financial woes while keeping it in Buchanan County.
Politics
Political leaders react to state Supreme Court decision on redistricting referendum
Current and former elected officials, candidates and others share their thoughts on Friday’s high court ruling.
Local
Roanoke Valley budgets: Warning in Roanoke County, cuts in Roanoke, possible Salem tax decrease
The three localities have different budget issues as they move toward approvals.
Culture
The Cheesy Western, a longtime Roanoke food icon, guest stars on a Manhattan menu. (Chile is extra.)
Lower Manhattan’s Hamburger America diner will feature the Texas Tavern staple this month, paired with a Southern Living article that features the Church Avenue eatery.
eCONOMY
Dominion details 2 scenarios for higher monthly bills
Virginia’s largest electric utility says the average residential monthly bill could go up almost $22 this summer, but it’s proposing an alternative plan to spread some costs out over a longer time.
OPinion
Who wins, who loses: 10 things to know about the Supreme Court ruling on redistricting
Republicans won the legal case, but not all the political winners and losers fall so neatly along partisan lines.
Health Care
State moves toward closing Hiram Davis Medical Center, but lawmakers express concern about plan
The state-run medical center, which has been slated for closure since 2024, currently houses 32 high-need patients.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: A private call reveals Democrats’ desperation over tossing of Virginia map; more …
From elsewhere: ABC still turning a profit for state despite declining sales. Portsmouth commemorates halfway point of casino hotel construction. Drought forces Appalachian Power to release less water from Smith Mountain Project.
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
April was historically hot, but similar to some other recent Aprils
The weather pattern has shifted from an extremely warm and dry April to a cooler, slightly wetter early May.
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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