A roundup of events in Southwest and Southside over the next week.
Cardinal Staff
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FloydFest co-founder and event ‘part ways’; more …
Firm hired to conduct air quality testing at Bristol landfill. Suspect in Richmond mass shooting appears in court. Harmful algal bloom advisory issued for part of Smith Mountain Lake.
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Marsden drops out of Southside race; Del. Wright now unopposed for renomination
The Farmville attorney said that he “cannot in good conscience serve alongside certain individuals” who have won Republican nominations elsewhere.
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Gov. Youngkin speaks at 79th anniversary of D-Day commemoration; more …
From elsewhere: Plane that crashed in Virginia lost contact with air traffic controllers during ascent, feds say. Mountain Valley Pipeline seeks dismissal of remaining lawsuits. Michael Vick, Herman Moore on 2024 College Football Hall of Fame ballot.
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Theatre Guild of Buchanan County receives $50,000 grant for building work; more …
Grow Martinsville-Henry County announces business plan awards. American flag repository now available at Smith Mountain Lake. Lumos makes $5,000 donation to Mountain Gateway CC eSports team.
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Democrats nominate candidate to oppose Sen. Stanley
Democrats have nominated Renie Gates of Floyd County to run for the District 7 Senate seat. Gates’ mother, Patty Quesenberry is the Democratic candidate for a House seat in District 47.
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After Buckingham, more Virginia registrars find themselves on chopping block; more …
From elsewhere: Roanoke City Council approves youth curfew. Augusta County native has drawings featured in “Spider-Verse” movie. F-16 pilot saw Cessna pilot slumped over.
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Norton music shop receives VCEDA grant; more …
Governor makes board, council appointments. 8 businesses win funding in Danville Pittsylvania chamber competition. Virginia Museum of History and Culture seeks input on Vietnam exhibit.
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Botetourt Circuit Court staff move out ahead of courthouse’s demolition; more …
From elsewhere: Cessna crashes in Nelson County after F-16 jets scramble to intercept plane, causing sonic boom in D.C. Virginia’s Guard deployment to Texas to cost $3.1 million for 30 days. Generations travel to Roanoke to admire 611 locomotive, blow the whistle.
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Wellmore Coal team wins Governor’s Cup at mine rescue and safety competition; more …
IALR in Danville announces new EVP of operations. Mountain Gateway CC hosts cybercamp for high schoolers. Emory & Henry names VP for advancement.