The governor’s office said the new designation will help to preserve natural resources across 2,211 additional acres.
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Emerging Technology Conference will offer focus on entrepreneurship and managing growth
Last year’s event, hosted by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, drew more than 500 attendees.
Posted inSports
Here’s who’s leading the VHSL football playoff rankings as the season enters mid-October
The VHSL is in its second full season of allowing each of its 24 regions to develop their own playoff system.
Posted inOpinion
Herrera: Virginia’s energy plan raises a question every state must answer
What if states approached energy infrastructure by imagining the economy they want in 2076 and working backward?
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia Beach seeks option to use 1% sales tax hike for flood projects, not just schools; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia lawmakers, Spanberger grapple with loss of federal healthcare funds for trans youth. Virginia sees gains in kindergarten readiness, but gaps persist for underserved students. New Virginia Tech president is “all in on athletics.”
Posted inLynchburg area
After weeks of debate, Bedford County votes to close only Stewartsville Elementary and redraw attendance zones
It’s not clear yet where the school’s approximately 266 students will go after this school year. The school board will vote on a final map in December.
Posted inOpinion
Martinsville is defying two trends: It’s reversed five decades of population decline. It’s also growing younger.
Here’s a demographic look at how the city is changing.
Posted inNew River Valley
Are flying taxis on the way? Virginia Tech leads team looking to standardize rules to put planes of the future in the air
NASA has committed nearly $6 million to a three-year project whose goals include increasing air travel accessibility for people who don’t live near large airports.
Posted inOpinion
CNU poll: Luria leads Kiggans by 3. What a 2nd District poll might tell us statewide.
The poll in the district that’s historically been the closest in Virginia raises questions about whether we’re really seeing a blue wave, although it’s possible we’ll see independents break strongly toward Democrats.
Posted inNew River Valley
Community pushback delays decision on large Elliston housing development
If approved, the village’s population could more than double.
