Sen. Creigh Deeds sponsored legislation that would ban assault weapons manufactured after June 2023 and raise the age to buy from 18 to 21. The bills proponents say it will help address mass shootings, opponents argue it violates the 2nd Amendment.
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More than a year later, scientists in Martinsville are still working on skeleton of ice age cat found in Lee County
In the fall of 2021, cavers removed a skeleton of an ice age cat in Lee County. The lab technician working to free the skeleton from the surrounding rock estimates she has already devoted roughly 1,000 hours to the project, with more to come.
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Life after the legislature: Former Salem Del. Habeeb now helps shape policy in other ways
Former Republican legislator Greg Habeeb is now a top lobbyist for solar and cannabis interests in Richmond.
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Wytheville Community College hires police chief; more . . .
Virginia Western issues call for nominations for Distinguished Alumni. Patrick & Henry adds new board member.
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Youngkin says Ford plant looking at Pittsylvania would have been ‘Trojan Horse’ for China; more . . .
From elsewhere: Amazon launches $35 million data center expansion, possibly aimed at rural areas. Kaine seeks third term. Feds approve first design for a small modular nuclear reactor.
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Virginians want shared solar: Lawmakers should give it to them
The program allows Virginians to “subscribe” to energy produced at small off-site solar installations, but it’s not available to everyone.
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Patchy freezing rain and sleet Sunday morning prompt winter weather advisory for much of Virginia west of Lynchburg
Enough colder air has returned for some sleet and freezing rain mainly in western Virginia on Sunday morning, with snow showers possible in the mountains on Monday.
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Legislators seek state funding for Southwest Virginia inland port
State legislators from Southwest Virginia are asking for up to $65 million to plan the inland port site, acquire the land and then build the facility. If successful, the new port would likely be located between Wytheville and Bristol.
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Virginia Senate panel nixes Republican bills restricting abortion
Senate Democrats killed three bills that would have restricted abortion, including a 15-week abortion ban that was one of Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s key legislative priorities for this year.
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Roanoke’s century-old industrial site could play a role in expanding modern biotech and health sciences in the city
The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are about a mile from the old American Viscose factory site, and both are looking to grow soon. Not only could the renovated factory be a site for expansion, it could offer more rental housing and fun space to attract students and young researchers.