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Former Virginia registrar sues Attorney General Miyares, asserting malicious prosecution; more …
From elsewhere: Former GOP Rep. Riggleman endorses Democratic Sen. Kaine. Amazon announces deal with Dominion Energy to develop a small nuclear reactor. Virginia men’s basketball coach Tony Bennett announces retirement.
Posted inWeather
Floodwaters destroyed 18 trestles on the Creeper Trail and washed away much of the path. Now comes the rebuilding.
The beloved trail is the “lifeblood” of the town of Damascus. Until repairs can be made, visitors are being encouraged to explore the trail’s other half, which is now open.
Posted inOpinion
Early voting trends remain a puzzle, but they’re not always predictive. Here’s what we know and what we don’t.
Early voting in Republican congressional districts continues to outpace early voting in Democratic ones.
Posted inEducation
3 candidates vie for 2 seats on Bristol School Board
Two candidates cited their experience on the school board and on the city council.
Posted inNews Briefs
Pulaski man admits to participating in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol; more …
From elsewhere: Roanoke transit plan calls for extending bus service into county, expanding “microtransit.” Dominion pushes for renewables, more natural gas in latest long-term plan. Executive director named for Virginia Commission on Technology and Science, a first.
Posted inPolitics
Democrat Gloria Witt outpaces Republican John McGuire in 5th District fundraising
Witt raised about $20,000 more than McGuire in the third quarter of the contest in the solidly Republican Congressional district.
Posted inWeather
Frost and snow arrive in Virginia as a comet graces the western sky
Fall’s first widespread bout of freezing temperatures is upon us, but it won’t last too long.
Posted inEconomy
Coming to a solar farm near you: cows?
Letting livestock graze among solar panels isn’t a new idea, but it’s mostly been focused on sheep. Research is ongoing into how well similar setups would work with cattle.
Posted inOpinion
Trump wants tariffs. Harris wants science and data centers. How their economic plans would affect Virginia.
Both candidates say they want to increase manufacturing jobs. Here’s how they’d try to do it (and why that’s hard).
