Other policies up for discussion deal with extracurriculars and college planning. The board meets Monday evening.
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VHSL 2026: Four New River boys soccer teams advance; so do Cave Spring and Glenvar girls
We have all the pairings here.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: In 40th year, water quality program still crucial as ever at Smith Mountain Lake; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s medical marijuana market consolidates. Wind farm project in Botetourt County nears the end of a long road. Campbell County board asks commonwealth’s attorney not to enforce new gun laws.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Patrick Jensen to run for Montgomery County commonwealth’s attorney
Patrick Jensen will seek to succeed Mary Pettitt in Montgomery County.
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A Roanoke accountant is now the nation’s senior pickleball champion
Youssef Bouzidi is currently ranked No. 1 nationally in the AARP/APP men’s pro 50-over singles ratings and is No. 2 in both men’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Posted inOpinion
A 21-year-old Irish postal clerk saved lives by helping to cancel the original D-Day invasion. She didn’t know until years later.
Many Virginia units were among the first to storm the beaches. Had they gone on the original schedule, they might have been defeated by the weather.
Posted inPolitics
Republican nomination process for Lynchburg City Council ‘not over’ until appeals are settled, state party chair says
The Lynchburg Republicans ran a party-run nominating process Saturday to select its candidates. Three appeals of the process were filed this week and will be ruled on this month.
Posted inPolitics
Notes from the Square: Long-stalled state budget negotiations moving forward
Plus: A fiscal reforecasting renders a boon, and hurricane season has begun as Southwest Virginians still haven’t fully recovered from recent severe weather.
Posted inOpinion
Tracci: Honoring America 250 hometown heroes James Flinchum and George Hubbard
Among the D-Day liberators are two Virginians who were honored this week.
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VHSL 2026: Salem boys advance to lacrosse title game; Bland girls to play for first tennis championship
Scores and updates from the state tournaments for lacrosse and tennis.
