Opponents have argued that Ballot Question 1 would invalidate existing state law regarding access to abortion care. Law experts say that it would take a court decision to overturn state statute.
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Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville City Schools celebrates 10 years of accreditation
“We started working on culture, a culture of respect and a culture of belief,” the superintendent said.
Posted inSouthwest Virginia
Damascus has a new town manager with deep ties to the small Washington County community
Isaiah Thomas said a priority will be to help Damascus continue to recover from Hurricane Helene damage and reopen the Creeper Trail.
Posted inNew River Valley
Town of Christiansburg working on a deal to sell part of its Huckleberry Park land
The town council set a public hearing on the potential sale, but the potential buyer was not disclosed.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Lawmaker Rasoul has become a licensed lawyer
Del. Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who has represented the city of Roanoke for more than a decade, learned Friday that he passed the bar exam. He’d quietly started attending law school nearly five years ago.
Posted inOpinion
Two different views of the governor’s energy plan
Two legislators, one Democrat, one Republican, offer contrasting opinions on Gov. Abigail Spanberger’s energy plan.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia moves forward to make James Monroe’s Oak Hill state park; more …
From elsewhere: Warner calls for declassification of election threats weeks before midterms. Proposed Head Start changes would eliminate slots for Virginia children experiencing homelessness. Nelson County considers options for Flock camera contract.
Posted inHealthcare
As rural maternity care shrinks, a nonprofit highlights midwives’ role in Southwest Virginia
The new grant-funded campaign aims to address misconceptions about midwifery and promote the model as one way to expand access to healthcare.
Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville breast cancer survivor ‘fills the gap’ to help others navigate their journeys
October is the awareness month for the disease, but Ella Mae Wickham is dedicated to helping women with it year-round.
Posted inSouthwest Virginia
Why is a Richlands grocery store closing? High town electric rates that average $25,000 per month, the owners say
Grants Supermarket, a 25-year staple in the town, closes Saturday.
