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The Cheesy Western, a longtime Roanoke food icon, guest stars on a Manhattan menu. (Chile is extra.)
Lower Manhattan’s Hamburger America diner will feature the Texas Tavern staple this month, paired with a Southern Living article that features the Church Avenue eatery.
Politics
AI bills faced a logjam in the General Assembly due to a Trump executive order, but Congress is working to fill the gap
The chairman of the committee that hears most technology-related legislation in the House of Delegates said it was important to protect federal broadband funds, which Trump threatened if states make “onerous AI laws.”
Local
Hyatt property geared toward long-term stays breaks ground in Danville, as demand for lodging and housing continues to rise
Big construction projects in the city and county are bringing in crews for longer periods of time, creating demand for extended-stay lodging.
Culture
At nearly 50 years old, the Danville Model Railroad Club is more than just chugging along
Many in Danville don’t know about the club. That’s why it’s working to attract new members and increase its presence in the city.
eCONOMY
In Carroll County, a $100 million investment begins to bear fruit
Pluck’d announced last year that it would build out more than 60 acres of greenhouses to grow tomatoes. Its products now are heading to stores.
OPinion
Black voters were the most enthusiastic for the redistricting amendment. Southwest Democrats were the least.
The Democratic vote was down across Virginia, but it was down inconsistently. The highest retention rate from last November was generally in localities with high Black populations.
Health Care
The Pulse: Primary care practice set to open in Martinsville, maternal health grants awarded, Virginia Tech gets research funding
Catch up on the week’s health news.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal; more …
From elsewhere: Spanberger appoints new leader at Department of Motor Vehicles. Breeze Airways to launch Richmond-Cancun nonstop service. Permit sought for Spotsylvania data center.
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
April was historically hot, but similar to some other recent Aprils
The weather pattern has shifted from an extremely warm and dry April to a cooler, slightly wetter early May.
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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