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Valley Link says its new transmission line plan would impact fewer people. Opponents vow to continue fighting it.
The developer of an “extra-high-voltage” electric transmission line slated to run through nine Virginia counties has released a map with new proposed routes. Critics of the project remain committed to keeping it from ever being built.
Politics
Bratton, Misjuns, Taylor win Republican nominations for Lynchburg City Council
The party-run nominating process was the first of its kind under a new state law that favors, but doesn’t explicitly require, state-run primaries. It produced a split ticket between two rival factions.
Local
Danville animal shelter says it will pay a fine to resolve state complaint over euthanasia records
The Danville Area Humane Society said in a statement Sunday that it will pay a $500 fine for euthanasia recordkeeping violations. The matter was set to go before the Board of Pharmacy in a hearing this month.
Culture
American Aquarium, Rhonda Vincent among headliners for this year’s Floyd Small Town Summer series
Local acts Hoppie Vaughan & the Ministers of Soul and JStop Latin Soul also will be featured, along with family-friendly movies on some nights.
education
Extra Credit: Randolph College adds women’s flag football team
Plus: Virginia joins lawsuit over student loan limits, Ferrum names new provost.
eCONOMY
Researchers from around the world gather in Roanoke for exercise science conference
Leaders said hosting the conference in Southwest Virginia reflects the region’s growing presence in scientific research.
OPinion
Garren: What the Challenger explosion can teach us
The Challenger disaster underscores the importance of getting outside your own limited experience.
Health Care
The Pulse: Carilion announces plan for new rehab hospital
Plus: New laws strengthen addiction recovery services, state launches maternal mental health awareness campaign
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia marriage equality amendment campaign launches at start of Pride Month; more …
From elsewhere: $850,000 in federal funds to help protect Shockoe’s historic slavery sites. I-64 speed cameras netted New Kent County nearly $7 million since their August inception. Virginia Tech Board of Visitors backs away from resolution that would get rid of living-learning programs.
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
Why this might be a relatively cool summer in Virginia
Past summers show that a developing El Niño could be a factor in at least somewhat suppressing this summer’s heat.
Cardinal 250
One of Virginia’s most eccentric patriots was John Sinclair, a government-sanctioned pirate
Privateers were an important component of the American war effort. They were something akin to government-sanctioned pirates — armed vessels that chased down and confiscated the cargo of civilian enemy merchant ships. The techniques privateers employed wouldn’t pass muster today. They’d often approach a ship under a false flag and captain and crew would get…
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