Cardinal Staff

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.

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.

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.

Ideas sought for new Uptown Martinsville mascot. Alleghany County honored for schools merger.

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.

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.

Lynchburg announces unveiling of Thornhill statue. University of Lynchburg to offer outdoor leadership program. Moss Arts Center announces 2023-24 season performances.

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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