From elsewhere: Reed elected Lynchburg mayor, Pillion elected Abingdon mayor. LaCrosse mayor dies. For-profit nursing school to open in Roanoke Valley.
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COVID cases are rising; more . . .
From elsewhere: Judge orders mediation over stinky Bristol landfill. Hamlin case recalls death of Pulaski County football player during game in Roanoke in 1997. Two Lynchburg schools closed because of heating and plumbing problems.
Floyd County manufacturer to expand, add 25 jobs
The new jobs will pay about $55,000, higher than the county’s average of $36,000.
‘Catfishing cop’ had gun rights revoked after 2016 mental health crisis; more . . .
From elsewhere: Good hints that “true” conservative alternative to Kevin McCarthy will emerge. Roanoke County gets new police chief. School renovations begin at Danville high school.
Clifton Middle School will reopen Tuesday
The school in Alleghany County suffered burst water pipes during the deep freeze on Christmas Eve.
Youngkin announces ag grants; list includes farmers markets, meat and vegetable processors
Recipients are in Albemarle County, Bedford County, Carroll County, Charlottesville, Culpeper County, Franklin County, Galax, Nelson County, Prince Edward County and Roanoke.
Grant will expand satellite internet to 60 households in Dickenson County
The grant for $144,400 is part of the $1.5 million the state has appropriated for Starlink internet in mountainous Southwest Virginia.
Lynchburg developer proposes 768-unit apartment complex in Roanoke, biggest in city’s history; more . . .
From elsewhere: Farmville Town Council OKs sale of municipal golf course. State health department revamps COVID reporting. Departing Lynchburg council member looks back on service.
Gretna manufacturer to add 60 jobs; more . . .
Deadline for Washington County Business Challenge is January 5. Smith Mountain Lake Newcomers elect new board members.
State report makes case for using Catawba Hospital as substance abuse treatment center; more . . .
From elsewhere: Some employees of Del. Marie March’s restaurant learned it had closed from Facebook post. Details on Virginia’s first elk hunt released. Fries Theatre damaged by burst water pipes.