From elsewhere: Tech board puts off tuition discussion. 603-acre solar farm eyed in Halifax County. Bristol casino sets hiring events. Henry County polygamist pastor dies.

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Youngkin signs Stanley’s animal bills
The bills prohibit the sale of dogs or cats for experimental purposes and penalize animal cruelty.
Forest Service to conduct prescribed burn near Hot Springs
Flames and smoke may be visible for several days.
Miyares will be graduation speaker at Appalachian School of Law; more . . .
Briefs: Construction to start on science lab at Virginia Tech. Roanoke announces fund for small businesses. Roanoke College professor to speak on Ukraine’s history. Roanoke Regional Partnership names marketing director.
More doubt rises over Mountain Valley Pipeline; more . . .
From elsewhere: Campbell County rolls out electric buses. Pittsylvania County deals with illegal skill games. Covid numbers in Southwest lowest in a year.
First candidate announces for new Montgomery-Roanoke County House district
Chris Obenshain is seeking the Republican nomination in what is rated as the most competitive district in the western third of Virginia.
Youngkin signs 4-H bill inspired by Wise County teenager
Governor also signed bill designate part of U.S. 220 in Botetourt after Olympic gold medalist and civil rights champion Norvel Lee.
Distillery to open in Prince Edward County; more . . .
Briefs: Canadian company buys Amherst manufacturer. Va. Department of Energy accepting applications for abandoned mine land work. Emory & Henry professor elected to association post. ABC accepts enrollment for youth program.
Fralin Biomedical Institute receives $3.5 million grant; more . . .
From elsewhere: Warner, Kaine urge feds to revoke license for Cumberland County dog breeder. Cline faces primary opponent. Farmville prepares to move Confederate statue. Is Southgate Extension dead?
Historical marker to Korean independence leader dedicated at Roanoke College
It’s one of three proposed by middle school students in Cumberland County.