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General Assembly rejects more than a dozen of Spanberger’s amendments
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger amended 180 of the bills passed by the Democratic-controlled state legislature. She vetoed eight bills.
Politics
No state budget expected until June, speaker says
Data center tax exemptions remain the sticking point amongst budget negotiators, with the Senate in support of ending those exemptions 8 years early in 2027 and the House opposed.
Local
5 things to know ahead of Lynchburg’s budget public hearing
The city council meets Thursday to hear residents’ input on the spending plan. Here’s the breakdown of where some key budget conversations stand.
Culture
New historic marker tells the story of Roanoke ophthalmology pioneer Elbyrne Gill
The marker was unveiled Friday across the street from the site of the former Gill Memorial Ear, Eye, Nose and Throat Hospital.
education
Spanberger names 4 to Virginia Tech Board of Visitors ahead of presidential search
Rector John Rocovich said last week that the hiring of someone to replace outgoing President Tim Sands could be done by July 1, when the governor’s appointees take office.
eCONOMY
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt business expands safe room offerings, First Piedmont names CEO, plus news from Roanoke, Lynchburg, NRV
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
OPinion
Cumberland students: The connections between two schools named Robert R. Moton 75 years after the Barbara Johns student walkout
Today marks the 75th anniversary of the student walkout that Barbara Johns led at the Robert R. Moton High School in Farmville. There was another Moton school, though. It was in Cumberland County. Here’s its history.
Health Care
Centra will bring hybrid emergency department-urgent care facility to Lynchburg
The new center aims to ease emergency department strain, but research on hybrid care models remains limited.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: State bus line debuts new east-west route that connects 10 cities across Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Neighbors speak out against proposed conference center at Monroe Institute. Richmond Public Schools pitches outsourcing some substitute teachers, board pushes back. Weber City Town Council discusses next steps after losing police force.
Sports
‘Martinsville Missile’ sets a new land speed record for a stock car
With a Henry County driver behind the wheel, the car designed and built in Martinsville broke the record of 244.9 mph with a top speed of 253 mph.
WEATHER
Summerlike weather giving way to winterlike pattern that will make it more springlike
The temperature roller-coaster may get a little less extreme as April moves into May, and there will be a better chance of some much-needed rain.
Cardinal 250
Who declared for independence first — North Carolina, or this Virginia county?
Cumberland County claims the honor by one day over Charlotte County, and says its resolution was more definitive than an earlier one from North Carolina.
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