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.”
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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.
Posted inOpinion
Heart doctor: Healthy school meals are heart health policy
Right now, far too many Virginia children lack consistent access to the food they need to grow, learn and thrive. The 2026 Virginia Hunger Study found that one in two (51%) Virginia households with children experienced food insecurity.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Loudoun superintendent pushes back after Virginia delegate slams LGBTQ+ history acknowledgment; more …
From elsewhere: State Sen. Perry calls for data center moratorium in Virginia. Chesapeake Bay gets a C+ in overall health; Virginia and Maryland leaders say work to protect it must continue. Presidents Heads museum, housing proposal pulled by developers.
Posted inWeather
Soggy weekend past, warm mid-week now, chilly weekend ahead — don’t get used to any of it
Remnants of Hurricane Isaias brought widespread rainfall to soak dry ground and raise reservoir levels this past weekend, but there isn’t a followup rainy system in the pipeline.
Posted inNew River Valley
Virginia Tech alumnus named as university’s new president
Richard Linton is currently president of Kansas State University. He will succeed Tim Sands, who announced in April that he would step down from Virginia Tech’s top job.
