The third and final installment of reader responses to a state report on which school systems have removed which books from their library shelves.
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Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Henrico high-schooler resettled from Afghanistan arrested by ICE; more …
From elsewhere: Trump makes surprise phone call to S.C. Republicans at fundraising dinner headlined by Youngkin. Did the world’s largest data center campus just get canceled? 23 years in, Henry County investigators still pursue justice in Short family killings.
Posted inRedbird
Addiction treatment as an economic development strategy? Dickenson County, ravaged by substance abuse and overdose deaths, says yes
The first of two drug treatment centers has been completed; it was purposefully built within sight of the county’s new industrial park.
Posted inOpinion
Earle-Sears: Renewable energy isn’t as clean as people think
Winsome Earle-Sears, the Republican candidate for governor, talked about her views on energy in an interview with Cardinal News.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke seeks to bring all city workers over $42K ‘living wage’ pay threshold
Before raises took effect July 1, about 15% of the city’s full-time employees made less than $42,000. Now the number is about 10%.
Posted inLocal
Montgomery County school needs, legislative priorities to be addressed
Supervisors will address amendments to the school budget due to carryover funds, next year’s General Assembly priorities and absentee voting locations.
Posted inSports
VHSL football schedules for 2025: Every game in the state listed
High school football kicks off Aug. 28.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Youngkin directs National Guard to help with immigration enforcement; more . . .
Spanberger releases education plan. Rock legend Dave Grohl spotted in Lynchburg. Amtrak ridership grows but future funding in doubt.
Posted inNews Briefs
Rabid foxes found in Campbell and Franklin counties
This follows a previous report of a rabid bat in Tazewell County.
Posted inLocal
Former Martinsville city manager calls termination ‘retaliatory’ for EEOC complaint
Aretha Ferrell-Benavides said her termination stemmed from her efforts to challenge outdated practices, not from misconduct.