Cardinal Staff

From elsewhere: Pig-to-human organ center in Christiansburg is $100 million project. Youngkin vetoes five bills he couldn’t get legislature to amend, signs 12 others. Bedford County supervisor asks town council to reconsider land annexation plan.

University of Lynchburg offers half-day Heart of the Art workshop for students. Richmond Ballet to perform in Covington.

From elsewhere: Over 20,000 Virginians lose Medicaid coverage a month into unwinding. Va. Board of Education expedites extension of 15,500 teacher licenses. RISE dispensary opens this month in Bristol.

Danville-Pittsylvania chamber seeks applicants for Leadership Southside. New film highlights regional changemakers. Patrick County nurse named Virginia’s public health nurse of the year.

From elsewhere: Virginia student homelessness numbers near pre-pandemic levels. Roanoke’s iconic neon star may need to be demolished, replaced, city records state. Altria settles most JUUL-related cases for $235 million.

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

From elsewhere: Virginia proposes putting more funding behind ‘whole-farm approach.’ Danville City Council member charged with DWI. Va. housing agency to sell up to $1.75B in bonds to finance home purchases.

People Inc. to host community forums on bridging the digital divide. TAP hosts free classes, programs in Roanoke.

From elsewhere: Fiorina to head Virginia’s effort to plan nation’s 250th birthday. $3 million in funding approved to spur housing development in Smyth County. ‘Godsend’ caregiver program for Virginians with disabilities set to end this fall.

Education briefs: Floyd third graders partner with Habitat to create stepping stones for new homes. Friends of the Blue Ridge awards $30,000 in inaugural Lynn Davis Scholarships.