Briefs: P&H adds tennis program. Carilion seeks Huntington’s patients for survey. Dan River Region Black Chamber of Commerce forms.

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Liberty expects 60,000 in Lynchburg this week for graduation
Ceremonies begin Wednesday and run through Friday. Oldest graduate is 91; youngest is 15.
Three biggest tourism grants go to Salem, Smyth County, Damascus
Virginia Tourism Corporation announces $2.7 million in grants to 259 tourism groups statewide.
Bluefield University celebrates 100 years; more . . .
From elsewhere: Republicans pick nominee for prosecutor in Wise/Norton. Government Mule coming to Roanoke. Finalists in Vinton business competition announced
Tech professor gets NSF grant to study disease spread; more . . .
Briefs: Virginia Western honors two. P&H announces registration for summer leadership camp. NRCC offers free computer help. W&L had podcasts with faculty.
Averett University wins collegiate pitch competition
RISE Collaborative, formed to promote entrepreneurship in southern Virginia, sponsored the competition.
Carilion gets $1 million gift; more . ..
Briefs: Ferrum College dedicates international center. VCEDA approves grant for St. Paul coffee shop. Wise County students plant trees on former coal mine.
Cannabis cultivation event draws 1,800 in Mecklenburg; more . . .
From elsewhere: Highland County seeks remote workers. Food City expands into hardware business. Sweet Briar upgrades athletic facilities.
Bristol Rhythm & Roots festival announces final list of performers
Among those added: The War & Treaty, Sierra Ferrell and Junior Brown, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Dustbowl Revival, and Jim Lauderdale.
Ridership on Virginia Breeze buses rebounds after pandemic closure
The Valley Flyer along I-81 has returned to pre-pandemic levels. Ridership on Bristol route has doubled since launch in November.