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Skill games stir controversy in Danville, Pittsylvania; more . . .
From elsewhere: Prince Edward looks for new ‘legal levers’ for state funding for school construction. Stalled Mountain Valley Pipeline looks to other legal options. New area code coming to 540.
Vet school in Lee County gets federal grant for expansion; more . . .
Briefs: GO Virginia awards two grants in Southside. Sites in Covington and Wythe County named to Virginia Landmarks Register. Warner, Kaine propose Galax amphitheatre be named for Boucher. Forest Service delays opening of Bolar Mountain rec area.
Covid cases continue to fall
Much of Southwest and Southside now rank in lowest infection category, but other localities nearby still rank among highest in the state.
New community college chancellor named; more . . .
From elsewhere: Roanoke councilman pleads guilty. Montgomery County ousts superintendent. Jury boosts landowners’ compensation for pipeline.
ODU to add manufacturing engineering technology degree in Danville
Patrick & Henry Community College will launch a corresponding associate degree in manufacturing engineering technology.
University of Lynchburg lowers tuition for adult learners; more . . .
Briefs: LewisGale in Salem names new COO. CNA scholarships available. Bluefield presents ‘Philemon.’ Forest Service works on water quality in Augusta.
SCC approves rate increase for Appalachian; more . . .
From elsewhere: Limp Bizkit to play Roanoke. Montgomery County debates pride flag. Wise County schools go solar in May. Virtual reality technology in Bristol.
Supply chain company to create 20 jobs in Roanoke; more . . .
Briefs: Biochemical firm brings 15 jobs to Mecklenburg. Danville schools win award. Ukraine benefit concert to be held in Danville. UVA Wise names police chief. Virginia Tech student rescue squad wins award.
Third cohort of students begin blockchain work in Wise
Wise County clerk’s office is believed to be first in nation to put land record on blockchain.