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March calls for ousting Griffith
GOP state delegate believes it’s time for change in representation of the 9th Congressional District. But she stops short of announcing her own challenge.
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Hudson to challenge Deeds for state Senate seat; more . . .
Youngkin will be in Halifax for economic development announcement. Virginia-Virginia Tech football game cancelled. Suspect in Raleigh parade death is from Bedford County.
Posted inOpinion
Here’s how much the number of remote workers rose during the pandemic (and where they were)
Not surprisingly, the number of remote workers soared, but they weren’t distributed evenly. The question now is how the shape of the remote worker economy will evolve as some, but not all, workers go back to the office — and others decide they can move wherever they want.
Posted inNews Briefs
Virginia Breeze, the state’s inter-city bus line, sees record ridership
Ridership on the state’s inter-city bus line has rebounded since the pandemic. The Bristol route turns a year old this month.
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Danville-Pittsylvania group to hold session on region’s future; more . . .
Roanoke blacksmith wins honor. Montgomery Museum to blend art and psychology.
Posted inPolitics
Buchanan County supervisor proposes make-up year for Virginia students
A recent report shows that Virginia students have been underperforming in recent years. Under a new proposal, an optional waiver would be available for children who have fallen behind during the pandemic.
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Indicted Buchanan County supervisor now faces more than 70 new charges, more . . .
From elsewhere: More questions arise in UVa shooting case. State Corporation Commissioner resigns, body down to one member. Two Pittsylvania churches split with Methodists.
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Five months after the Dobbs decision, Bristol has become a microcosm of the national abortion debate
Bristol is split between Tennessee, which has a near-total ban on abortion, and Virginia, where it remains legal. Anti-abortion activists are proposing changing city code for Bristol, Virginia, to bar future abortion clinics from opening.
Posted inSports
VHSL football playoffs: Second round scores
Regional finals will pit Salem against E.C. Glass, Christiansburg against Lord Botetourt, Appomattox against Glenvar, Central-Lunenburg against Riverheads, Grayson against George Wythe, Grundy against PH-Glade Spring.