Both Democratic and Republican mapmakers would put the only two Democratic state senators west of the Blue Ridge into Republican districts.
Posted inEconomy
How big will Danville’s casino be? This big.
Danville’s casino would be the tallest building between Richmond and Roanoke. Plus other comparisons.
Posted inPolitics
Back to the drawing board
Districts that are already big will have to become bigger.
Posted inNews Briefs
Afghan refugees at Fort Pickett stir controversy in Blackstone; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from around Southwest and Southside:
Posted inCulture
‘A miracle in the mountains’
The historic Green Pastures, once the only outdoor recreation area for Black Virginians, has reopened in Alleghany County.
Posted inCulture
Clifton Forge recognizes pioneering scientist
The town now has a historical marker about the first Black woman to receive a doctorate in zoology.
Posted inEconomy
Grayson County bucks pandemic job loss trend
Grayson County is one of just three counties in Virginia has has gained jobs over the past two years.
Posted inNews Briefs
Facebook to accelerate broadband build-out in Grayson County; more . . .
Here’s a round-up of headlines from around Southwest and Southside (and beyond).
Posted inOpinion
Kismet and Virginia’s Great Southwest
We must do something different in Southwest Virginia.
Posted inNews Briefs
Poll shows Youngkin leads among likely voters; more . . .
Here’s a round-up of headlines around Southwest and Southside Virginia (and beyond).