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Massive power transmission line planned for Campbell to Culpeper
Plans call for the 765-kilovolt line to span 115 miles over nine counties. It represents a major investment in grid infrastructure during a time of rising demand for electricity.
Politics
Virginia campaign reporting database corrected, still no answer to who bankrolled ‘Jim Crow’ mailer
The cost to print and mail campaign flyers statewide could cost tens of thousands of dollars, but the campaign finance report for the PAC responsible for the flyer is missing from the state database.
Local
Spradlin named new Bristol city manager
Tamrya Spradlin, the former assistant city manager, has been serving in an interim role since the departure of longtime City Manager Randy Eads.
Culture
Longtime Jefferson Center director Cyrus Pace says so long to Roanoke and hello to Lynchburg venue
Cyrus Pace has led the nonprofit foundation that operates Jefferson Center for 15 years. He’s taking a similar job at the Academy Center of the Arts.
education
Job and program cuts on the table as Roanoke school board prepares to vote on budget
The division is considering 2% raises for employees, while also having to eliminate about 150 staff positions. It’s also considering cuts to the elementary gifted program.
eCONOMY
Tech briefs: Warner, Kaine seeking information on AI-related job losses
Plus: Virginia Tech’s smart airspace program teams with company pioneering short takeoffs, landings; Pembroke co-op receives grant for broadband expansion; NRCC’s Cyber Day offers device tune-ups, virus scans.
OPinion
Housing leader: Housing affordability starts with supply
If we are serious about affordability and wealth building, the path forward is clear: Build more homes at prices working families can afford, invest in counseling and credit readiness, and create sustainable pathways from renting to owning.
Health Care
The Pulse: Study warns HIV infections could surge if Ryan White Funding lapses; mobile food pantries gear up for spring
Catch up on the week’s health news.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Bill to create independent gaming commission delayed to 2027; more …
From elsewhere: Dorothy McAuliffe launches bid for Congress in anticipated 7th District. ODU faculty senate passes vote of no confidence against university president, provost, VP. Fincher named Martinsville city manager; contract sets $172,500 salary.
Sports
VHSL basketball: Abingdon girls, Union girls, Fort Chiswell boys, Graham boys advance to state championship games
Here are all the state semifinal scores and state title match-ups.
WEATHER
In the 2020s, March has been more of a spring month than a winter one
This month so far has followed the recent warm March trend with some almost summerlike high temperatures.
Cardinal 250
An army of ghosts haunts Prince Edward County history
Local legend says that 70 French soldiers from the Revolutionary War are buried at Kingsville. But were they really? Historians dig into the story to separate fact from folklore.
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