Here’s a roundup of news briefs from around Southwest and Southside. Send yours for possible inclusion to news@cardinalnews.org.
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Wythe registrar relocates
The Wythe County Registrar’s Office has officially relocated to a new address at 440 W. Franklin St., Wytheville. This move is designed to provide more accessible and improved services to Wythe County voters, according to a statement from Wythe County.
The new location is just across the street from the Wythe County Administrative offices and has more parking, the statement said.
The office will continue to operate under its regular hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Residents can visit the office for voter registration, absentee voting and other election-related services.
The public is invited to a ribbon cutting at 5:30 p.m. Sept. 17.
Early voting for the 2024 general election begins Sept. 20. To accommodate early voters, the office will also be open on two Saturdays, Oct. 26 and Nov. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Two candidate forums set in Washington County
The League of Women Voters-Washington County will sponsor candidate forums for the town council candidates in Damascus and Glade Spring.
The Glade Spring event will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at Glade Spring Middle School.
The Damascus event will be at 7 p.m. Sept. 24 at Holston High School.
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Cardinal also hosts campaign forums in six cities
You can now sign up to attend one of our candidate forums that Cardinal News will be hosting in some of the contested local races. While attendance is free, registration is required due to limited seating.
Here’s the schedule with links on how to register:
Martinsville, Sept. 26, 6 p.m., Martinsville-Henry County Heritage Museum
Danville City Council, Oct. 3, 6:30 p.m., Danville Community College
Lynchburg City Council, Oct. 10, 6:30 p.m., Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance
Roanoke mayor, Oct. 22, 6 p.m., Jefferson Center (Fitzpatrick Hall)
Roanoke City Council, Oct. 22, 7:30 p.m., Jefferson Center (Fitzpatrick Hall)
Salem City Council, Oct. 29, 6:15 p.m., Salem Public Library
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Who’s on the ballot?
Our updated Voter Guide is now live. Over the coming week, we’ll be adding candidate responses to the questionnaires we’ve sent out. If you’re a candidate and didn’t receive one, let us know at elections@cardinalnews.org.
