A historical marker will commemorate the life and death of Joseph Holmes, who rose from slavery to elected office.
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Four questions for the next governor
Or, in the meantime, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce.
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Good urges students to defy mask rules; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Posted inOpinion
A real solution to coal waste reclamation & repurposing
Here’s how Southwest Virginia can rid itself of waste coal that’s polluting streams.
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Six things wrong with the proposed congressional map
The biggest problem is that it would reduce the influence of Southside Virginia by making the Richmond suburbs the population center of the district.
Posted inPolitics
Split decision
A bipartisan congressional map would split Lynchburg’s majority Black neighborhood between the 5th and the 6th Districts.
Posted inNews Briefs
Virus rates decline nationally but rise in Southwest and Southside
Generally speaking, virus rates are rising where vaccination rates are lowest.
Posted inOpinion
A bold, generational bet in Martinsville and Henry County
And what does The Harvest Foundation get for this? Criticism on social media.
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Bedford looks to fast-track broadband; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Posted inPolitics
How the 5th, 6th and 9th might change
A game of give and take: Virginia Redistricting Commission moves onto congressional maps with a first compromise