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Students at one Roanoke County school took it upon themselves to organize a club to explore health care careers
The Medical Explorers Club at Hidden Valley High School is devoted to introducing students to career options.
What are Gov. Youngkin’s chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination? An updated analysis of the 2024 race.
Five things to take into account in the latest assessment of where he fits in the Republican contest.
Former NBA player J.J. Redick voted Roanoke’s best basketball player
The vote was a snap poll at the Roanoke Valley Sports Club. George Lynch, of the University of North Carolina, finished second.
After a COVID hiatus, Martinsville-area youth council looks to continue its growth
The Harvest Foundation’s Youth Board gives high school students firsthand experience in the kind of work that’s typical of local government and professional organizations.
Politics
In Lexington, Pence says Republicans have better choices than Trump in 2024
The former vice president teased a presidential run during an appearance at Washington and Lee University.
Economy
Proposed Danville budget anticipates more than $12 million in casino gaming revenues
The city expects the temporary casino alone to bring in $8 million in gaming tax revenues over the next fiscal year.
Culture
Craig Creek helps the local economy flow. Local officials worry what a pending lawsuit might mean for tourism
Lawsuit clouds the waters of Craig Creek.
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education
UVA Wise wins approval to launch first graduate degree program
The Master of Education program will be available starting this fall, and is available both online and in person.
weather
9 degrees to 80s in three days – real spring starts springing in Virginia
March cold snap ends with three hard-freeze mornings in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Spring is upon us, but that may still be a roller coaster.
OPinion
The president of Botswana visits Virginia Tech. Four things we can learn from an African head of state.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi is the first international head of state to visit the Blacksburg campus.
news briefs
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools prepares for consolidation plan with Covington; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin appoints Tennessee schools official as new state superintendent. Lynchburg native hired as new Pittsylvania County administrator. Job growth stalls as unemployment rises in Southside region.
Sports
Martinsville man once played on a national championship basketball team
Bill Price played for the Grand Canyon University team that won the NAIA championship in 1978. This year, the Lopes have made the NCAA March Madness field.
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