St. Paul film festival seeks submissions. $25,000 grant will fund Laurel Bed Lake road study. Virginia Energy seeks public comment on potential AML projects.

Cardinal Staff
Coronavirus rates in Roanoke area increasing slightly; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s public health leaders monitoring cases of invasive meningococcal disease. Coal company files WARN notices to lay off 135 in Southwest Virginia. TV and movie strike ignites calls for greater Virginia film incentives.
Harvester announces free concert series; more …
Alleghany Highlands trail projects get federal funding. Danville speaker series will celebrate the economic and community impact of Black businesswomen. Bedford County launches communication-focused public survey.
611 steam locomotive returns for passenger excursions this fall; more …
Ideas sought for new Uptown Martinsville mascot. Alleghany County honored for schools merger.
Utilities ducking on EV plans, Sierra Club says; more …
From elsewhere: Southside counties ask FCC’s help on stalled broadband. Trans youth advocates rally as Roanoke County school board meeting arrestees arraigned. ACLU of Virginia sues ICE, saying immigrants unlawfully detained.
4,000 rescued beagles, bred for research, found homes and best friends; more …
From elsewhere: Roanoke County, UVa standout Ronde Barber inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame. Ex-DeSantis backer gives Youngkin’s PAC another $1 million donation. Another delay for wind farm in Botetourt County.
Youngkin sets special election for House seat in Southwest Virginia for Aug. 29
Del. Jeff Campbell, R-Smyth County, resigned earlier this summer to take a judgeship.
Southwest Virginia tourism awards announced; more …
Lynchburg announces unveiling of Thornhill statue. University of Lynchburg to offer outdoor leadership program. Moss Arts Center announces 2023-24 season performances.
Virginia Senate working on response to latest House budget proposal; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia trans students, parents speak out against new Youngkin K-12 policies. Opioid company may back out of “pill mill” settlement, including $21 million owed to Virginia. Lynchburg City Schools releases price estimates of master plan scenarios ahead of joint meeting.
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