VA West, the largest coalition of small businesses in Southwest Virginia, is urging lawmakers to vote against a proposed increase of the corporate tax rate.
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Posted inEconomy
No more going to the cemetery to get wi-fi
Grayson County needed a new state law to extend broadband. Here’s how it’s working out.
Posted inOpinion
What’s wrong with the redistricting map
Too many districts cross mountains when they don’t have to. And it will increase polarization.
Posted inNews Briefs
Small earthquake shakes Montgomery County; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:
Posted inOpinion
Why we’re launching Cardinal News
Today we’re launching Cardinal News, a new nonprofit nonpartisan online news site dedicated to covering in-depth journalism in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Here’s why we’re doing this.
Posted inOpinion
The surprising way both parties agree on redistricting maps
Both Democratic and Republican mapmakers would put the only two Democratic state senators west of the Blue Ridge into Republican districts.
Posted inEconomy
How big will Danville’s casino be? This big.
Danville’s casino would be the tallest building between Richmond and Roanoke. Plus other comparisons.
Posted inNews Briefs
Afghan refugees at Fort Pickett stir controversy in Blackstone; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from around Southwest and Southside:
Posted inPolitics
Back to the drawing board
Districts that are already big will have to become bigger.
Posted inCulture
‘A miracle in the mountains’
The historic Green Pastures, once the only outdoor recreation area for Black Virginians, has reopened in Alleghany County.
