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Posted inEconomy
Big projects have claimed most of the industrial land in Danville and Pittsylvania. The region is preparing for more growth.
Though lots of industrial park acreage has been claimed so far this year, the region still has more shovel-ready sites than anywhere else in Virginia. But local officials say they can’t get complacent.
Posted inOpinion
Redistricting case puts at least two Virginia Supreme Court justices in awkward spot: They will soon be up for reelection.
Virginia is one of only two states where legislators elect Supreme Court justices. Now those justices must rule on whether the legislature followed the law. Would ruling that General Assembly cut legal corners endanger their judicial careers?
Posted inPolitics
West Virginia’s governor courts data center industry as Virginia mulls ending tax exemptions
Virginia’s budget battle over data center tax exemptions has given its neighbor to the west the opportunity to woo leaders in the billion-dollar industry.
Posted inLocal
Debate ensues as Roanoke considers Flock gunshot detectors
The tech, which would be paid for with grant funding, is raising questions from residents about privacy while some believe it would get gunshot victims to the hospital faster.
Posted inLocal
Henry County residents can expect higher real estate tax bills, even though supervisors plan to lower the rate
The board’s plan to reduce the tax is not enough to offset the property reassessment that raised the overall value of property by about 51%.
Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: DEQ awards funding for college composting programs; principals honored; Alleghany teacher named to math task force
Check out this week’s education news.
Posted inOpinion
Heaphy: The Virginia Constitution is clear. Why the Virginia Supreme Court should uphold redistricting amendment
The redistricting amendment is consistent with the Virginia Constitution, Supreme Court precedent and the fundamental principle that the people ultimately define the basic standards the govern our democracy.
Posted inOpinion
Williams: The phrase the attorney general forgot to quote
Here are some of the legal issues before the Virginia Supreme Court on redistricting.
Posted inLocal
Salem City Council to receive school division’s $68 million budget
The school board’s fiscal year 2027 budget would increase 8% over the current year.