Cardinal Staff

From elsewhere: Natural gas industry says no need for state methane emission regulation. With federal inmates gone, Piedmont Regional Jail weighs options. What a U.S. debt default could mean for thousands of families in Virginia.

University of Lynchburg program partners with PA Moms, offers tuition discount. Virginia Land Conservation Foundation opens $14.1 million grant round. New River CC announces new dean of health sciences.

Event briefs: A roundup of events in Southwest and Southside this weekend and into next week.

From elsewhere: Energix withdraws permit for Amherst solar facility, will rework request. Ballad unveils trauma care network. Appalachian Trail Days returns to Damascus from May 19-21.

Roanoke’s Link Museum seeks entries for photo exhibit. St. Paul restaurant receives $10,000 grant from VCEDA. UVA Wise associate professor of music named Apple Distinguished Educator.

From elsewhere: Mountain Valley Pipeline regains permit to pass through the Jefferson National Forest. Democrats criticize Virginia’s withdrawal from voter data partnership. Babcock says Virginia Tech moving forward with ACC but has explored potential options.

From elsewhere: Bristol Casino reports $14 million in revenue in April. Search for new Henry County superintendent underway. Naturalization ceremony at Red Hill produces 30 new citizens.

NRV Food Assistance Directory now available. Clean Valley Council hosts free talk about forest management. Crooked Road announces youth music festival winners.

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