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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 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.
Posted inLocal
Danville Field Notes: Construction begins on Masonic Temple hotel project
Plus: Workshops for small-business owners start this week, and the Danville City Council will consider funding a substation at the former Morgan Olson facility.
Posted inOpinion
Southwest Virginia artist: By rejecting mural with ethnically diverse musicians, Galax sends a message that some aren’t welcome
Galax rejected a mural that shows an ethnically diverse group of musicians on the grounds that it didn’t represent the city.
Posted inCardinal News Announcements
Cardinal News adds 9 staff, with more on the way
The new Cardinal News staff include four reporters, an editor, and people experienced in fundraising, administration and community engagement.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia ABC loses its leader as focus shifts to law enforcement; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia disability advocates fear impact from new DOJ memo. Virginia Beach denied all curfew financial loss claims filed by businesses, records show. Congress could open Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuaries for commercial harvest.
Posted inNew River Valley
New River Valley Field Notes: Blacksburg incubator gets $1 annual lease, will offer new use of old building
Plus: A split Christiansburg Town Council approves police camera contract.
Posted inWeather
Canadian wildfire smoke wafts over Virginia, dirtying skies and posing health risks
The Department of Enviromental Qualilty has issued an Air Quality Alert for most of the state as far west as the Roanoke Valley, as unhealthy levels of smoke are expected to reach the surface on this Friday.