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Youngkin weighs 15-week abortion law in Virginia
Newman and Byron among a group of lawmakers tasked with drafting legislation.
Martinsville hospital labor and delivery unit closing leaves healthcare gap for some women
Sovah Health ‘temporarily paused’ its labor and delivery services, citing a 60% drop in births.
Why does population growth along I-81 suddenly pick up when you enter Tennessee?
Why the demographics suddenly change at the state line.
Radford names interim provost; more . . .
Education briefs: Wytheville CC wins accreditation for dual enrollment programs. Averett wins national recognition for educator preparation programs.
Politics
Cobb, Sanchez-Jones, Volosin headed for Democratic ticket in Roanoke
Only mail ballots remain to be counted.
Economy
A humble president leaves Roanoke College after a record term
Michael Maxey, the longest-serving president in Roanoke College history, is set to retire.
Culture
Radford University grad impresses as PGA rookie
Radford golf coach talks about how UK native Callum Tarren wound up as a Highlander.
HeaDlines
Court denies Mountain Valley Pipeline’s request for new judges; more . . .
Future of Giles County line plant is uncertain, owner says. Scott County officials concerned about technology disruptions at local bank. Brookneal wants a hotel.
Solar housing coming to Wise County; more . . .
Briefs: Forest Service announces wood innovation grants. Blue Ridge Literacy receives grant. Roanoke County makes Healthiest Communities ranking Road in Roanoke County will be closed.
Virginia Tech receives $1 million gift; more . . .
Education briefs: Radford names two new deans. Appalachian College of Pharmacy to hold summer camp for high schoolers. Bluefield announces nursing scholarship competition.
Roanoke could elect three gay council members; more . . .
From elsewhere: Youngkin to speak in Nebraska. March describes pressuring House speaker. Big Stone Gap obtains funding to develop camp sites.
Abandoned mine emergency declared in Pound
Runoff has blocked entry to a home.
Josh Ritter coming to Rocky Mount
The singer will be at the Harvester on Sept. 24.
Opinion
Virginia will soon start receiving payments from opioid settlement
Half the funds will go to the newly-created Virginia Opioid Abatement Authority.
7 takeaways from the election (and other things)
A closer look at Tuesday’s primary results and some other political happenings.
Meet rural Virginia’s unofficial delegate
Del. David Reid of Loudoun County grew up in Buena Vista and feels a soft spot for rural Virginia, Here’s how it plays out in policy.
Election live: Fall line-ups appear set
We’ll be following tonight’s primary results.
Why Tuesday’s council primary in Roanoke matters
Four candidates are seeking three slots in the Democratic primary in a city that hasn’t elected a Republican to council since 2000.
Remote workers are a bigger part of economy than some other sectors
Many rural, and therefore Republican, counties are trying to attract more remote workers. So why is the governor seemingly discouraging remote work by state employees?
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