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Search warrants claim ‘pattern of money laundering’ at some cannabis-related stores
So-called “adult share” stores have opened across Virginia in recent years, amid confusion about the state’s marijuana laws. Dozens of stores across Southwest Virginia were raided last fall.
Politics
Martinsville reports double-digit drop in crime rate
The city’s crime rate has fallen 19% since 2022, according to new crime statistics.
Economy
Appalachian Power seeks bids for solar, wind, battery projects
Virginia’s second-largest electric utility is accepting bids through July for up to 1,100 megawatts of new resources.
Culture
Inmates tell their own stories to bridge the gap to the outside world
Most of the speakers at the TEDx Talk at Green Rock Correctional Center in Chatham were incarcerated men. In a few weeks, their speeches will be available for anyone to watch on YouTube.
education
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators say Israeli drones use Virginia Tech hardware. Public documents don’t support that claim.
The university, which has been involved in drone research for years, denies the allegation, and publicly available information doesn’t show a connection.
weather
Historic aurora seen in Virginia recalls another from Civil War history
Sunspots spewing charged particles are rotating away, and clouds bringing much-needed rain have replaced the Northern Lights in our skies.
OPinion
5 questions about the 5th District
More than $3.3 million has already been spent in the Republican primary that pits U.S. Rep. Bob Good against state Sen. John McGuire.
Health Care
Legislators slash more than $800K in funding for Health Wagon amid reports CEO’s compensation package nearly doubled in 2 years
The line item in the state budget for the Wise-based free clinic had been recurring since 2006, but was removed from the 2024 budget following reports of outsized compensation for executive leadership and other employees.
news briefs
Virginia lawmakers to study campus safety policies after series of protests; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia approves $26.5 million for Bristol landfill remediation. Hampden-Sydney gets $20 million pledge, its second-largest gift ever. As ACC meetings open, NCAA president discusses uncertain future.
Sports
Wytheville’s first pro hockey team scores at the box office
The team, in its first year, finished in last place on the ice but averaged 1,294 fans per game.
Cardinal 250
Why three Colonial-era newspapers in Williamsburg called themselves The Virginia Gazette — and even published at the same time
Untangling the history of Virginia’s first newspaper and the homonymous publications that followed, each with a claim to fame in the annals of journalism.
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