From elsewhere: With renaming of rural center, governor honors former state Sen. Frank Ruff. Grayson residents oppose turbine proposal. MaryJane Dolan will not seek reelection to Lynchburg City Council.
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49 Winchester, James McMurtry on Lime Kiln’s 2024 summer lineup; more …
Mountain Gateway, University of Virginia win final approval for lab schools. UVA Wise hosts screening of documentary “ᏓᏗᏬᏂᏏ (We Will Speak).”
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Gov. Youngkin vetoes cannabis bill, minimum wage hike
The governor rejected legislation that would have created a legal, adult-use retail marijuana market by 2025.
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Danville, Roanoke named All-America City finalists
Danville has received the award twice, Roanoke six times. This year’s 10 winners will be named in June.
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Fariss bond set at $5,000, preliminary hearing set for June
The judge also ordered the former state legislator to seek drug abuse treatment.
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A lack of child care can be a barrier for community college students. Virginia is looking for answers.
Among the solutions: A handful of colleges offer on-campus child care, and a statewide pilot program is providing child care stipends for single parents. But the need remains great.
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Officials, firefighters who rescued bear cub from brush fire receive recognition from PETA
The black bear cub was taken from Wythe County to the Wildlife Center of Virginia in Waynesboro, where he is doing well.
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Sen. Warner talks technology and intelligence in swing through Western Virginia
His visits to Roanoke and Buena Vista were part of a five-city swing of information-gathering and discussions.
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Henry County plans to wrap up one of its longest-running school projects this year
An HVAC replacement project at Bassett High School that was started in 2018 is expected to be completed this year.
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Caps, Wizards would stay in D.C. under deal announced by Bowser, Leonsis; more …
From elsewhere: Tensions high between Lynchburg city and school leaders over 2025 budget request. In wake of Brooks exit, Babcock says Virginia Tech has financial “limitations.” NTSB releases preliminary report on the deadly Bath County plane crash.