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.

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Success Mindset program graduates 6 startups in Southside; more …
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.
Goodwill hosts community fun day in Roanoke; more …
Event briefs: A roundup of events in Southwest and Southside this weekend and into next week.
Though critiques persist, many agree Virginia’s new political maps are ‘quite balanced’; more …
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.
Carilion promotes Steve Arner to president and chief operating officer
Nancy Agee will continue as CEO of the Roanoke-based health system.
Southern Culture on the Skids to return to the Harvester; more …
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.
Three Virginia electric co-ops ask to make community solar programs permanent; more …
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.
Virginia, Virginia Tech among seven ACC schools examining grant of rights agreement, per reports; more …
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.
New Scott County campground receives $10,000 VCEDA grant; more …
NRV Food Assistance Directory now available. Clean Valley Council hosts free talk about forest management. Crooked Road announces youth music festival winners.
Cardinal News wins award in national contest
The award was for the Cardinal News Speaker Series, which brings in prominent figures to address issues.