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Danville plans comprehensive assessment of animal services as shelter controversy continues
The city is looking for a third party to assess local companion animal services, including animal control, welfare programs and the Danville Area Humane Society.
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Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Williamson Road lane reconfiguration changes to be permanent, data shows major crash reduction
Plus: Popular trail leading to Tinker Cliffs on the Appalachian Trail reopens.
New River Valley
Tech Briefs: Cube Fest returns to Virginia Tech, tying music to technology
Plus: The Broadband Advisory Council meets next week.
Lynchburg Area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Give feedback on a major intersection overhaul at an upcoming open house
Also in this edition, find updates on a new training program for nonprofit leaders, the new deputy chief for the fire department, a comprehensive plan survey and a water quality award.
Southwest: Bristol and Beyond
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: A final reunion in Big Stone Gap
Plus: Lee County’s bringing back its chamber of commerce, and Russell County has a new top dog.
danville area
The 150-year-old Danville Elks Lodge is ‘waking up and coming alive’ with renovation project
The organization’s membership and community engagement stalled years ago; a handful of members are working to change that.
Martinsville area
Road to a deal: Patrick & Henry Community College, Rural King team up on truck driving need
A program will help Rural King distribution and put more licensed operators on the roads.
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Sports
Proposed new fees, regulations for hunting, fishing, boating and camping draw mixed reactions from Virginians
Some folks do not want to pay more than they are already. Others see it as a ‘necessary evil.’ The Virginia Board of Wildlife Resources is set to decide in meetings on Wednesday and Thursday.
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.
Cardinal news 250
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: Battery storage facility pitched for Chase City area; more …
From elsewhere: Franklin County official resigns abruptly two days after disclosing data center’s demise. SCC commissioner, former NextEra attorney declines to recuse herself from merger case. Assistant state medical examiner fired over false certification letter; murder cases she testified in being questioned.
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