From elsewhere: South Boston Speedway exploring options to sell venue. Virginia Tech responds to Amazon headquarters delay. Virginians will soon lose temporary COVID food, medical aid.
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UVA Wise, W&L mark Women’s History Month; more …
Education briefs: Virginia Tech to partner on India’s first dual-degree master’s program in economics. Mountain Gateway’s Worth honored as PTK distinguished college administrator. Schewel Lecture at University of Lynchburg explores equity, belonging in education, community.
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Youngkin signs bill to make it easier for workers licensed elsewhere to work in Virginia; more …
From elsewhere: Amazon says it is pausing construction at HQ2 in Arlington. Lynchburg Regional Airport director talks capital improvement projects. $161 million Powerball winning ticket sold in Pulaski County.
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Bland County water company announces expansion; more …
United Way of Southwest Virginia expands online child care tool. Luna Innovations to provide monitoring services for Dominion offshore wind project. Wise County eatery receives $10,000 VCEDA grant.
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New Ferrum College leader aims to boost fall enrollment; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s new cannabis authority faces more responsibilities, possible budget cuts. Bristol Casino announces partnership with the Cameo. Hemp businesses fear fallout from potential new legislation.
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Sarker named dean of Pamplin College of Business at Virginia Tech; more …
Education briefs: Grant will fund undergraduate scholarships at Emory & Henry. Ferrum College conducts opioid overdose prevention training. Virginia Tech researcher receives National Science Foundation award to study wildlife disease.
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Floyd Country Store’s March lineup features John Hartford Project, Special Consensus
Entertainment briefs: University of Lynchburg presents free concert. NRCC Library holds book talk and Q&A with local author. Taubman Museum hosts Roanoke Arts Pop!
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Mecklenburg planners call for cap on solar panel acreage; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia State Superintendent Jillian Balow resigns. Visitors to Blue Ridge Parkway topped 15 million last year. Virginians bet $513 million on sports in January.
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Steep Canyon Rangers, Amythyst Kiah, Sam Bush highlight Blue Ridge Music Center season; more …
Roanoke County residents may be eligible for free septic tank pump-out. Birthplace of Country Music Museum named a Top 10 music museum by USA Today readers. Richmond Fed president to speak at SWVA Economic Forum. Prescribed burns set in Botetourt and Smyth counties
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Blacksburg-based autonomous vehicle firm Torc to acquire Canadian company; more . . .
Janet Howell joins legislators who are retiring. Montgomery County approves cigarette tax. Pilot dead in Carroll County air crash.