Plus: Gov. Abigail Spanberger issues more board appointments, and a new head to lead the Virginia Department of Emergency Management.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke wins 9th All-America City Award
Plus: A debated request for a dog kennel in Roanoke County is set for a public hearing Tuesday.
Posted inOpinion
Southern Environmental Law Center: Utilities are building a ton of gas for data centers. It’s time for Big Tech to stop them.
Tech companies’ arrival brought the possibility of more clean energy to the Southeast. Today, their flip-flopping is threatening that future.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer; more …
From elsewhere: Upgrades for Virginia 151 intersection candidate for Smart Scale funding. Virginia Wesleyan is no more; here’s why it’s now Batten University. Mary Baldwin on probation, accreditation at risk over finances.
Posted inWeather
July 4 has had a way of dodging the 100-degree mark, but maybe not this time
Some highs near or just over 100 are possible through Fourth of July weekend in Southwest and Southside Virginia, but storms may interrupt heat for some.
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Municipal report: Former Martinsville city manager fired for issues from hiring practices to fiscal irregularities to conflicts of interest
The city issued a press release outlining what was found during an investigation.
Posted inEconomy
Rural King to invest $40 million in Henry County, add 150 jobs
The farm and home goods retailer will set up a distribution facility in a county industrial park, according to the governor’s office.
Posted inOpinion
10 questions about Virginia’s new laws and budget
Here are some laws and budget items where it may take years to figure out their impact.
Posted inCardinal News 250
John Adams despised one Virginian in particular, calling him ‘obscene,’ ‘profane’ and ‘impious.’ It wasn’t Jefferson.
Benjamin Harrison was known for being a steadying influence at the Continental Congress and was respected enough that he was chosen to preside over the debates on independence. He also had a wit and a taste for food and drink that offended some New Englanders.
Posted inEconomy
EEOC sues Salvation Army, alleging disability discrimination in Lynchburg
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims that the Salvation Army denied a part-time case worker reasonable accommodation to seek treatment for cancer.
