Jo Wimbish Memorial Scholarship established at Danville Community College. Grants will provide farmers market vouchers to kids across Virginia.

Cardinal Staff
Roanoke school officials, city planners debating new Preston Park Elementary location; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s mental health hotline one year later. Martinsville and Henry County to host special joint meeting to determine revenue agreement. Virginia Highlands Festival keeps focus on arts with local flavor.
Wytheville Community College, Lincoln Memorial partner for guaranteed transfer admission; more …
Martinsville-Henry County CarePortal program receives Harvest Foundation grant. Roanoke County hosts greenway community meetings. Roanoke-based TAP offers free help with back taxes.
Most of $60 million in Youngkin’s learning recovery grants went to higher income households; more …
From elsewhere: Swim advisory ended for portion of Smith Mountain Lake previously impacted by harmful algal blooms. Botetourt County Planning Commission to take up another major development proposal. Bedford mural honoring soldiers in the planning stages for Centertown location.
State approves 7 new historical highway markers; more …
New agreement allows Mountain Gateway CC students to continue cybersecurity studies at Old Dominion. Mountain Empire CC Foundation receives matching grant for Appalachia Alumni Endowed Scholarship.
Coalfields Expressway funding options are explored; more …
From elsewhere: Earthquake confirmed Thursday morning in Carroll County. Virginia Court of Appeals says probable cause alone isn’t enough for warrantless search. Youngkin administration removes webpage on LGBTQ resources for youth.
Paramont Contura takes top award at Overmountain Mine Rescue Competition; more …
State opens application window for cooling assistance program. Mountain Gateway CC’s Shofstahl honored by national organization.
With court case stalled, skill-game industry keeps cash flowing to Virginia politicians; more …
From elsewhere: Date set for unveiling of statue honoring Lynchburg’s first African American mayor. After two decades in Danville area, AAF Tank Museum announces closure. Dominion power line routes stir opposition.
New exhibits at O. Winston Link Museum in Roanoke; more …
A roundup of events in Southwest and Southside over the next week.
Virginia Tech benefactor creates health science fellowship at Fralin Biomedical Research Institute; more . . .
Water may rise suddenly below Claytor and Leesville dams. Niagara portage on Roanoke River closed through August. Bedford chamber accepting nominations for business awards.