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Bill to dissolve VMI board of visitors rewritten; revised school-endorsed version advances
The rewritten bill by Del. Michael Feggans of Virginia Beach would allow VMI to maintain its governance, with stipulations and changes to the board structure to reduce alumni influence.
Politics
Griffin booted from committees; Democrats say he disrespected subcommittee chair
The Bedford County Republican sat on the House Committee on Health and Human Services and the Committee on Communications, Technology and Innovation until Friday.
Local
Danville City Council unanimously selects Danny Marshall to fill empty seat
The former state delegate will serve until a special election is held in November.
Culture
Roanoke-born hip-hop music producer celebrates Grammy wins with Kendrick Lamar
Ruchuan Akers, known in the rap world as Scott Bridgeway, shared two Grammys with Kendrick Lamar, Sza and other collaborators at the recent Grammy Awards presentation.
education
Emory & Henry to offer free tuition to some Virginia students
The Emory & Henry Promise program, which will launch this fall, will cover tuition for eligible in-state students.
eCONOMY
Tech briefs: FCC rules for Comcast against Appalachian Power in broadband-related utility pole dispute
Plus: Innovation hub expanding in South Boston.
OPinion
Cline: Investing in I-81 is critical for safety, commerce and the Shenandoah Valley
One of the most important solutions is widening the road from two lanes to three in critical stretches. Adding a third lane is not just about convenience, it’s about safety and reliability.
Health Care
Dickenson County drug treatment center gets conditional license to operate from the state
Wildwood Recovery Center is now expected to open in the second half of 2026.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia House votes to end Confederate tax breaks, license plates; more …
From elsewhere: Bill that would have required patients to receive info on “baby boxes” prior to abortions defeated. Top prosecutor for Mathews County was found dead “in the driveway,” state police say. The oldest building in Virginia is set to undergo a restoration.
Sports
NIL could be made more transparent with new bill calling for work group on student athlete endorsement deals
The legislation comes as Virginia’s state universities have resisted calls to be more forthcoming about how they are complying with new compensation rules, which took effect last July, that allow schools to pay athletes directly.
WEATHER
A hard winter thaws: Where we are, where we’ve been, where we’re going
As we enter a milder period, there is no doubting the bona fides of this winter as one of the most impactful of the 21st century so far.
Cardinal 250
Virginia now has two mobile museums devoted to the American Revolution. One is exclusively for Southwest Virginia.
The first mobile museum was so popular that the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission has added a second.
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