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Posted inCulture

‘We have to figure out how to deal with the water in a better way’

by Megan Schnabel August 30, 2022October 31, 2022

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 inEconomy

The pandemic forced this plant to automate. Now Eldor has fewer workers than it planned for, but higher salaries.

by Steve Hemphill March 28, 2023March 27, 2023

The Botetourt County auto parts manufacturer, which got a visit Monday from Gov. Glenn Youngkin, recently was approved for a second extension to meet the hiring targets set out when it received a $3.2 million grant from the state.

Posted inEducation

Emory & Henry College to become a university starting in fall 2024

by Susan Cameron March 28, 2023March 27, 2023

Cited among the reasons for the change were the addition over the last decade of new master’s and doctoral programs in health sciences, education and business.

Senate District 4. Courtesy of Virginia Supreme Court.
Posted inOpinion

If Democrats want to win the Roanoke Valley’s state Senate seat, here’s what they need to do

by Dwayne Yancey March 28, 2023March 27, 2023

Democrats will need to produce a big enough margin in Roanoke to outweigh Republican-voting Roanoke County, Salem and Montgomery County. Can that be done? Here’s a look at previous elections.

Posted inEconomy

Danville’s downtown wins national award for its revitalization

by Grace Mamon March 28, 2023March 27, 2023

The River District Association received the Great American Main Street Award, beating out seven other semifinalists. It was the only contender from Virginia.

Matt Busse.
Posted inNews Briefs

Cardinal News adds new business reporter

by Dwayne Yancey March 28, 2023March 27, 2023

Matt Busse starts today. He brings our reporting staff to six, triple its original size.

Posted inNews Briefs

Sweet Briar College announces $1.9 million raised in 10 days; more …

by Cardinal Staff March 28, 2023March 27, 2023

From elsewhere: Governor approves compensation payment for wrongfully convicted Montgomery County man. Caesars casino sponsoring the Danville Otterbots for 2023 season. Southwest Virginia mayor indicted on charges of violating Clean Water Act.

Posted inNews Briefs

Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves new master’s degree in applied data science; more …

by Cardinal Staff March 28, 2023March 27, 2023

Education briefs: US Cellular announces winners of Black History Month art contest. Ferrum nursing students collect personal care items for Franklin County Public Schools. Four Martinsville teams advance to state competition in Odyssey of the Mind.

Posted inEconomy

Pittsylvania mega site was finalist for lithium plant that chose South Carolina

by Grace Mamon March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

Gov. Glenn Youngkin personally made a pitch for Pittsylvania County’s mega site to the CEO of Albemarle Corp., local and state officials said, but the company opted to locate closer to its North Carolina headquarters. It’s the second time this year that the site has been a contender for a significant project.

The State Capitol. Photo by Markus Schmidt.
Posted inPolitics

Court weighs emergency injunction in intraparty GOP election feud

by Markus Schmidt March 27, 2023March 27, 2023

A Republican official from the 17th state Senate District is suing the Virginia Department of Elections, claiming that Gov. Glenn Youngkin strong-armed the agency into changing the nomination process from a primary to a convention to benefit his preferred candidate. A lawyer for the state called her a “low-level official who went rogue.”

Posted inCulture

Crisis of faith: How Black churches are contending with shrinking congregations

by Dean-Paul Stephens March 27, 2023March 24, 2023

The pandemic was a blow to all places of worship. For Black churches in particular, it was the most recent development in a decades-long trend. 

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