As utility-scale solar projects spread across central and Southside Virginia, local governments and residents have been wrestling with how to balance the sometimes competing goals of preserving farmland and reducing carbon emissions.
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Lynchburg metro grows, Roanoke metro shrinks
Another look at the latest census estimates, which show some potentially important new population trends.
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Danville institute awarded grant for public health; more . . .
Briefs: Carilion says Montgomery County solar farm has generated $113,633. Renaissance ensemble performs at Virginia Tech. Bluefield University sets Community Day for April 30.
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Blue Ridge Music Center to host free online program on roots music
The Galax performance venue will host program on diversity in American roots music on Thursday.
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200 3D-printed houses coming to Pulaski County; more . . .
Briefs: SCompany withdraws offer to buy Bedford nursing home. en. Tim Kaine visits Giles and Tazewell. Ballad Health closes covid war room. Halifax holds hearing on big solar project.
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Parker calls it quits
After a forensic audit of rejected petitions, the Democrat concedes to Throneburg, the party’s nominee in the 5th district.
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How Morgan Griffith became a medical marijuana advocate
He was the first Republican in Congress to introduce legislation to legalize marijuana for medical purposes. Now he’s behind a bill that would accelerate research into cannabis.
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Solar fund for Appalachia to hold webinar; more . . .
Briefs: Parkway foundation honors Hoell, Fitzpatrick, Kegley. Tech professor receives Fulbright. Washington County library hosts talk by former CIA officer.
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Danville hospital now has 0 covid patients; more . . .
From elsewhere: Washington County official objects to library book. Bristol chef competes on Food Network. Danville restricts skill games.
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Vaccine mandate prompts Bedford County to consider selling county nursing home
Bedford is just one of five Virginia localities with a municipally-owned nursing home.