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Warm Spring Pools will reopen this week; more . . .
From elsewhere: Republican Party of Virginia orders investigation into racist image on Patrick County GOP website. Sovah Health-Danville emergency room often full. Millwald Theatre in Wytheville reopens.
Posted inSports
Graham finishes season undefeated; Riverheads wins 7th straight state VHSL football championship
The Virginia High School League crowned six state champions on Saturday. Others were Freedom, Highland Springs, Dinwiddie and Phoebus.
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Metal firm will add 130 jobs in Appomattox, take over site of failed Lindenburg project
Virginia MetalFab will move into the former Thomasville furniture plant. In 2014, the state gave money to a Chinese auto parts company to locate there but the firm disappeared and never returned the funds.
Posted inEconomy
North Danville to be next target for revitalization
Danville is shifting its revitalization efforts from the River District to North Main. Officials intend to start by improving existing storefronts and consulting residents on the changes they would like to see.
Posted inOpinion
March vs. Williams is just one of the nomination battles shaping up
The nomination fight between two rookie Republican Virginia legislators with a tangled history is getting people’s attention. But there are other interesting nomination battles shaping up west of Richmond. Here are a few to watch.
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University of Lynchburg program for 50-plus returns; more . . .
Virginia Tech name associate vice provost for public interest technology. Alleghany Highlands names new principal. Patrick & Henry CC names new board members.
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State police won’t release records on ‘catfishing cop’ who killed California family; more . . .
From elsewhere: Miyares names outside counsel for UVA shooting probe. South Boston planners oppose solar project. U.S. Senate panel backs Ballou for judgeship.
Posted inVHSL Football
George Wythe High School gets a crack at Riverheads’ football dynasty
The Riverheads High School Gladiators eye their 7th straight Class 1 football title as the George Wythe Maroons bid for an upset. This will be the Maroons’ first championship game since 2012.
Posted inPolitics
Schools await details on Youngkin’s plan to boost dual enrollment
Youngkin says he wants all high school students to graduate with college-level associate degrees. Right now, less than 3 percent do.