When an upcoming delivery scheduled for November is completed, the number of ambulances sent to Ukraine will surpass 250.
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A showdown over solar is coming to Virginia
Virginia needs more energy and has legal mandates for more renewable energy. Southside Virginia is the center for much of that solar energy but many in the region are starting to push back against it.
Posted inPolitics
Despite lawsuit, Virginia’s voting machines are among most secure in the US, review finds
A lawsuit filed this month seeks to force a hand-count of ballots in Waynesboro, claiming that the use of machines violates state and federal law.
Posted inLocal
Agenda Danville: Holiday basketball tournament returns to high school gym
A holiday sports tournament returns to its traditional venue.
Posted inEconomy
Agenda Roanoke: Decision brewing for new Southwest coffee house
A public hearing for a proposed Southwest coffee house; and the city may sell a vacant lot to a local business.
Posted inOpinion
Addressing homelessness in Roanoke: A call for action
Over the past twelve years, we have seen a nearly 30% decrease in homelessness in Roanoke. However, the face of homelessness is changing.
Posted inNews Briefs
Bedford County seeks state grant to aid Montvale school preservation efforts; more …
From elsewhere: Dominion Energy pairs solar with honey bees to preserve agricultural land. Lynchburg airport director speaks on passenger trends, potential Chicago flight. Danville Public Schools to explore offering child care for employees.
Posted inSports
Wythe County’s hockey arena has a new look
One returning player for the Blue Ridge Bobcats calls the new permanent seating “state of the art.”
Posted inPolitics
McGuire and Witt offer contrasting views in first and likely only 5th District debate
The largely civil debate lacked fireworks but offered voters two starkly different visions of the future of the 5th Congressional District, with one surprising point of agreement.
Posted inOpinion
If Virginia had an Electoral College for statewide races, Terry McAuliffe would be governor
Want to know how the Electoral College works? Here’s a hypothetical example of how it would work at the state level.
