From elsewhere: Electoral college reform group eyes Virginia’s elections with hope. Warner, 21 other senators call for limits on Insurrection Act. Bluefield town officials seek resolution to stadium impasse.
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Lynchburg, Roanoke open cooling centers as temperatures expected to soar
Libraries and other public spaces will welcome residents who need to cool down this week.
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Head of failed bid to reopen Patrick County hospital has left the country; more …
Construction begins on Christiansburg passenger rail station. Barbara Johns statue gets unanimous approval from federal commission.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia professors warn against governance boards politicizing tenure processes; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia Bar Association cancels gubernatorial debate after candidates don’t RSVP. State agencies begin moving out of James Monroe Building. Axton solar project granted extension as Pittsylvania County cashes in.
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Warner, Kaine criticize Trump for bombing Iran; Republicans offer support
Here’s a roundup of what members of the Virginia congressional delegation have said about President Trump’s decision to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia advocates, officials push for worker protections from heat; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia Board of Education approves $83.4 million allocation for infrastructure grants. Local authors release book about 1983 McClure mine disaster. Halifax County Board of Supervisors reverses course, decides against raise.
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As flood debris cleanup continues on Creeper Trail, visitors warned to use caution; more …
Also: Appalachian Power warns that rising temperatures could bring rapidly changing water levels on New and Roanoke rivers.
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Headlines from across the state: Data center projects in Chesapeake, Chester hit roadblocks; more …
From elsewhere: Lynchburg City School Board lifts ban on outspoken advocate. Virginia Tech students work with Pulaski’s Calfee Center to celebrate people who stood up against injustice.
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Roanoke’s Lucy Addison school is among 9 new Virginia landmarks
Also named were sites in Louisa, Mecklenburg, Frederick, Halifax and Nelson counties, and in the cities of Charlottesville, Newport News and Staunton.
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Headlines from across the state: Louisa County landowner caught up in solar farm regulation debate; more …
From elsewhere: Proposed data center project in Chesapeake could get deferred by city council. Officials: Henrico increased water outtake during May water crisis — potentially worsening it. Courses revealed for USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships in Roanoke Valley.