The biggest project funded is the White Mill redevelopment in Danville. Other projects funded include those in South Boston, Blackstone, Galax, Kenbridge, St. Paul, Buena Vista, Pennington Gap, Tazewell, Patrick County, Pulaski County, Charlotte County and Botetourt County.
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Banjo historian to speak in Bristol; more . . .
VCEDA grant will be used to fix roof at Visitors Center at Breaks Interstate Park. Basketball tournament in Alleghany County postponed after frozen water pipes break.
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Danville councilman’s home hit in drive-by shooting; more . . .
From elsewhere: Fatback Soul Shack in Christiansburg to close. Holston Conference Methodists set meeting where some churches could leave. Flu rate remains high.
Posted inEconomy
The number of sheep in Grayson County has nearly doubled; a single machine might help it grow even more
The county is getting a new wool baler. Here’s how a single machine shines light on a growing business in Southwest Virginia.
Posted inOpinion
Eight things to know about the growth of Virginia’s immigrant community
In some census tracts in Fairfax County, immigrants now constitute a majority. In parts of Southwest Virginia, the immigrant population is almost zero.
Posted inNews Briefs
‘Catfishing cop’ used father as job reference to get deputy’s post in Washington County; more . . .
From elsewhere: Behavioral health center in Abingdon can’t open for lack of staff. New Forest Service guidelines could clear way for Mountain Valley Pipeline. Youngkin wants more hemp regulation.
Posted inCulture
A bird that shouldn’t be here has been spotted in the Shenandoah Valley
Birders are flocking to Rockingham County to see a MacGillivray’s warbler, a West Coast species that should be in Mexico or Central America for the winter.
Posted inNews Briefs
Appalachian revises restoration schedule; says most power will be restored to parts of Lynchburg and Roanoke areas by Monday night
Updated Monday, 12:45 p.m. Utility says power restoration is ahead of schedule. Biggest remaining outages are in Franklin County, Lynchburg and Roanoke County.
Posted inOpinion
The year began with questions for 2022. Now we have 22 answers.
We began the year by posing 22 questions about what might happen in 2022. Now, at last, we can answer them. Here’s a look back at the year.
Posted inNews Briefs
Tazewell County company expands due to demand from renewable energy industry; more . . .
Institute for Advanced Learning and Research raises $17,745 for charity. Danville cancels Friday’s light show.