The temporary reduction of weekend service is being considered because about 20% of the Greater Lynchburg Transit Company’s bus driver positions are vacant.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia lawmakers reach agreement for first steps to monitor PFAS in biosolids; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s new public health leaders take the helm as state agencies weather uncharted waters. “Scarpetta” series based on Richmond murders to debut on Amazon Prime. Some Virginia police, sheriffs not complying with new Flock camera regulations.
Posted inCulture
Longtime Jefferson Center director Cyrus Pace says so long to Roanoke and hello to Lynchburg venue
Cyrus Pace has led the nonprofit foundation that operates Jefferson Center for 15 years. He’s taking a similar job at the Academy Center of the Arts.
Posted inOpinion
Proposed districts would be more economically diverse than the current ones. Is that good or bad?
The proposed map creates many districts that are disparate areas, such as parts of Northern Virginia and parts of rural Virginia. What’s the impact of that?
Posted inEconomy
Judge approves $7.3 million class-action settlement in Luna Innovations lawsuit
The Roanoke-based tech company and former executives faced civil allegations of securities fraud. The settlement is neither an admission nor a concession to plaintiffs, according to a judge’s order.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke County Planning Commission to discuss zoning amendments
The agenda documents for Tuesday’s meeting do not list any discussion of zoning ordinances related to abortion clinics, which will soon be studied by the planning commission.
Posted inLocal
Bonds to finance utility improvements to come before Danville City Council
The city’s approved budget for this fiscal year includes issuing debt for planned improvements to the wastewater and electric systems.
Posted inOpinion
Bagby: Virginia won’t stand by while Republicans rig the map
A Democratic view of redistricting: Voters deserve the power to respond to a nationwide gerrymandering assault. This April, Virginia gives them that choice.
Posted inOpinion
Williams: Virginia’s redistricting power grab
A Republican view of the proposed redistricting: Across the country, both parties have engaged in redistricting fights. But what Virginia Democrats are attempting is something different.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Henrietta Lacks’ family settles suit with Novartis over use of her cells; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia lawmakers’ rejections leave vacancies on three higher ed governing boards. Emails between ICE, Richmond sheriff’s office show sheriff won’t comply with detention requests. Virginia may unwind decades-old liquor sales mandate.
