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Community partners across the region stepped up after Hurricane Helene, but long-term relief efforts could be strained in the coming months
Local schools and organizations like the Virginia Department of Corrections mobilized to feed thousands in Southwest Virginia, but as emergency efforts wind down, hunger relief will face challenges.
Miyares warns stores in Abingdon and Marion to stop selling marijuana. A Radford store has already closed.
Open sales of marijuana are flourishing across Southwest Virginia.
Council candidates agree housing and industry are key to Martinsville success
Five candidates are running for three open city council seats in Martinsville.
Justice’s Greenbrier Hotel again listed for public auction because of default; more …
From elsewhere: Condo, assisted-living development planned for Goodyear Boulevard area of Danville. Bedford town police chief’s resignation announced. Mac McClung scores 6 points in his preseason debut for Magic.
Most of Blue Ridge Parkway in Va. to reopen Friday
The reopening comes just in time for peak tourism season in the Blue Ridge.
Boil water advisory lifted for town of Christiansburg
The New River Valley Water Authority said the advisory could be lifted Friday for Blacksburg and Sunday for the rest of Montgomery County.
Post-Helene misinformation rampant on social media
In the wake of flooding damage across the Southeast, many social media posts have criticized the federal government response, often using false information.
Much of what we think about higher education is wrong. 14 things to know from a new state report.
A JLARC report shows that increased higher education funding has helped reduce the cost of attending college in Virginia.
The ghost of ‘podunk’ continues to follow Republican Senate candidate Hung Cao
Cao’s use of a pejorative against a Staunton newspaper has offered a rare opportunity for Democrats.

