Legal circumstances forced Democrats to argue that early voting wasn’t part of the election. The court, in a conservative ruling, details how the roots of early voting go back to Colonial times. This should help buttress early voting against attempts to restrict it.
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Roanoke budget approved by 5-2 vote — the second consecutive year of significant cuts
Mayor Joe Cobb said a third year of cuts is not out of the question.
Posted inEconomy
Columbia Gas seeks 2-part rate increase
The company wants to raise the average residential customer’s monthly bill by a total of about $14.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Old Dominion Power proposes rate hike, 2 Roanoke businesses expand, Food & Farm Trail debut, public meeting about rail
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Posted inLocal
Martinsville residents likely to see tax and fee increases, as city works to balance its budget
On Tuesday, the city council will discuss the city manager’s proposed budget, which includes an increase in the real estate tax rate and a city employee hiring freeze.
Posted inLocal
Danville IDA to approve additional work at the developing Coleman industrial site
An ongoing grading project at the Coleman site will ready the industrial park for development.
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First reading of Lynchburg’s proposed budget, with reduced resident fees, set for Tuesday
Four public hearings are also scheduled for Tuesday, one for the sale of a city-owned downtown property.
Posted inOpinion
Former Jefferson College president: Treat others as equals
The ability to treat others as equals when one is inherently in an advantageous position is a virtue to be cultured.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: After U.S. Supreme Court voting rights ruling, Virginia leaders warn minority representation could erode; more …
From elsewhere: Questions linger in wake of FBI raid of Sen. Lucas, Norfolk CBD shop. Dominion plans $1.1 billion in grid upgrades. Richmond expands cameras after nearly 16,000 red-light runs.
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Gov. Spanberger does not support replacing state Supreme Court justices to retry redistricting
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger issued her opposition to one of many ideas being floated by members of her party after the state Supreme Court struck down the redistricting effort.
