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Headlines from across the state: Youngkin marks success with project aimed at revitalizing Petersburg
Democratic AG hopeful Jay Jones presents public safety plan. Bond hearing set for man accused of attacking Danville council member. Salem’s Mac and Bob’s gets new owner.
Posted inEconomy
Coal magnate, casino founder, philanthropist Jim McGlothlin dies
McGlothlin, who parlayed a successful coal business into a hospitality company that opened the state’s first casino in Bristol, also will be remembered for the causes he supported, including education and the arts.
Posted inOpinion
Earle-Sears could learn from Reid how to talk about federal job cuts
The Republican candidate for governor says federal job cuts are not a “real issue.” The Republican candidate for lieutenant governor takes a different rhetorical approach.
Posted inEducation
Averett suit against investment firm ordered to arbitration over depleted endowment
A federal judge ordered that the private university and its former investment firm must comply with the terms of their contract, which included an arbitration clause.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Record number of visitors spent record sums last year in Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Meteorologist Sublette announces run for Wittman’s seat in 1st District. As Michael Vick’s Norfolk State debut approaches, “you can just feel the energy.” As “Dirty Dancing” approaches its 40th anniversary, the film’s legacy endures locally and around the world.
Posted inWeather
August starts with historically cool days on heels of especially sticky July
Moisture is creeping back with showery days ahead, but hot temperatures look to stay away until next week.
Posted inLocal
Vogler expected to remain hospitalized for 6 months; fundraiser tops $100K goal
Danville City Council member Lee Vogler was attacked last week and burned over more than half his body. He remains in critical condition at UNC-Chapel Hill.
Posted inCulture
Lynchburg nonprofit reimagines grocery store as community hub in Black historic district
Leaders of the Pierce Street Gateway organization say healthy food and interactive history are the fuel the neighborhood needs to continue its legacy of Black achievement.
Posted inOpinion
Earle-Sears wants a second governor’s office, somewhere ‘past Abingdon’
The goal, she says, is to address the sense that many voters in Southwest Virginia feel estranged from a state government in Richmond when they’re closer to up to nine other state capitals than their own.
