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Posted inCulture
‘We have to figure out how to deal with the water in a better way’
A year after a flash flood killed one person and left dozens of families homeless in the Buchanan County community of Hurley, cleanup continues. So does planning for how to keep the next flood from wreaking such devastation.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Youth rescue camp aims to inspire Virginia’s next generation of first responders
More than 40 kids attended last month’s camp, which is part of the Virginia Association of First Responders’ efforts to bolster fire and rescue recruitment efforts.
Posted inOpinion
Political earthquake: Conservatives are turning against data centers
Just three years ago, wide majorities in both parties backed tax breaks for data centers. Now they don’t. Democrats got to that position first, but most of the political movement this year has come from Republicans, particularly in the western part of the state, which has few such facilities.
Posted inCulture
Tedeschi Trucks Band cancels FloydFest appearance, citing singer’s illness
The group was atop the bill for the 2026 festival in Floyd County and was scheduled for a two-hour main stage set on Friday.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Virginia expands solar savings program
Plus: Southwest Virginia airports get money for upgrades and Martinsville launches a new property search website.
Posted inOpinion
Roanoke College official: Virginia’s private colleges are built for the speed this moment demands
This is Virginia Private College Week, when private schools across the state host prospective students and their parents. Here’s the case for how those schools are adapting their curriculum to a new economy.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: New Virginia law gives tenants more time and protection from eviction; more …
From elsewhere: Data centers want to build their own gas turbines; would that skirt state renewable energy laws? After years of hype, a giant indoor waterpark and resort opens soon in Spotsylvania. MacArthur Center redevelopment aims to reconnect downtown streets, attract a grocery store back to downtown.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke Councilman Volosin: Comment to Black colleague about being ‘owned’ by another member ‘landed differently than intended’
After an argument following a recent audit committee meeting, Volosin addressed the comment Monday.
Posted inLocal
Merger talks for Appalachian School of Law continue amid Buchanan County leadership turmoil
Local funding for the financially strapped school has been a point of contention between the board of supervisors and the county IDA.
Posted inOpinion
Four questions for the next president of Virginia Tech
The presidential search committee meets again Tuesday. Here are some things the members ought to be asking, if they aren’t already.
Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: First day of school is on the horizon for Virginia students
Plus: Bedford adopts clear-bag policy for athletic events, Verizon gives away free backpacks, science lab coming to higher ed center.