The town’s fastest-growing area is relying on roads through neighborhoods to help manage traffic.
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Southeastern Wind Coalition: Offshore wind matters to all Virginians
If offshore wind had been online during Winter Storm Elliott in 2022, Virginians could have relied on domestic wind energy instead of costly natural gas imports and saved roughly $10 million in one day.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia legislators could get first pay raise in 40 years under new budget; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia joins challenge to Trump’s controversial IRS settlement. ABC role in cannabis market worries alcohol sector. Digital Realty to buy Alexandria VC firm founded by Warner.
Posted inLocal
Man convicted of attack on Danville City Council member will spend 40 years in prison
Shotsie Buck-Hayes’ sentence exceeds the suggested sentencing guidelines, with a judge saying the attack on Lee Vogler was “a pinnacle in human cruelty.”
Posted inLocal
State pharmacy board penalizes Danville animal shelter over euthanasia records
The shelter was found liable on Wednesday for every allegation made by the board.
Posted inOpinion
When the Roanoke Valley needs more water, it won’t build a new reservoir. It will build pipelines.
A study nearly two decades ago identified potential water sources for the Roanoke Valley. The top options all involved piping water, not building a new reservoir.
Posted inOpinion
If Virginia’s ‘best state for business’ ranking falls, data center taxation debate will get the blame
But will Virginia fall? We don’t know yet, but we do know how CNBC has changed its formula. Here’s a look at whether that helps or hurts the state.
Posted inEconomy
Appalachian Power proposes seasonal rates, budget billing alternative
As the electric utility seeks regulatory approval to increase its rates, it’s also proposing measures to address the sticker shock of high bills during the winter or when settling up a fixed-payment budget plan.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Virginia Museum of Transportation receives donations to maintain the 611, Salem opens housing survey
Plus: Botetourt County receives state historical marker for TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.
Posted inHealthcare
The Pulse: The General Assembly restores some funding for HIV healthcare programs
Plus: Carilion workforce program earns an award; a far Southwest recovery-to-work program receives opioid abatement funding
