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.

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Southwest, Southside broadband projects receive $36 million in state grants; more …
University of Lynchburg offers half-day Heart of the Art workshop for students. Richmond Ballet to perform in Covington.
Energix withdraws second solar farm proposal in Franklin County due to public outcry; more …
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.
IALR hosts hiring fair for defense manufacturing program; more …
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.
Bristol asks President Biden for help regarding landfill; more …
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.
Moss Arts Center announces 2023-24 season performances; more …
A roundup of events in Southwest and Southside this weekend and into next week.
Ironman supporters ‘disappointed’ after Blue Ridge Parkway work derails event beyond 2023; more …
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.
Youngkin announces tourism grants for Southwest, Southside; more …
People Inc. to host community forums on bridging the digital divide. TAP hosts free classes, programs in Roanoke.
Bristol city leaders to talk budget, proposed tax rate increases; more …
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.
Carroll County student takes top prize in Ninth District’s Congressional Art Competition; more …
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.