Governor makes board appointments. UVA Wise breaks ground on new turf softball, baseball fields. Appalachian warns of rising river levels.

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Four new casinos could be on horizon in North Carolina, one just 25 miles from Danville; more …
From elsewhere: Four banned from Pittsylvania County GOP. Virginia Democrats seek to boost early, absentee voting. What it cost to bring the Ironman 70.3 to Roanoke.
Interim Roanoke police chief reports decrease in shootings, gang involvement; more …
From elsewhere: Bid to add more long-distance flights at Reagan National fails. Youngkin makes final budget push with strong revenue report. Virginia’s 2023 rabies numbers are looking normal.
2023 Cumberland Forest Community Fund award recipients announced; more …
RAMP accepting application for fall cohort through Aug. 13. New River Valley candidate forums announced.
PRA Group to close Danville call center, affecting 123 employees; more …
Rail equipment manufacturer to expand in Salem. New director named for Mount Rogers Health District. New scholarship fund will help Hampton Roads students attend rural colleges.
Dino Festival at Virginia Museum of Natural History; more …
A roundup of events in Southwest and Southside over the next week.
As temperatures rise in Virginia, researchers report sparsely located cooling centers; more …
From elsewhere: Montgomery County GOP chairwoman to resign, cites issues with party. Absenteeism surge persists in Mecklenburg post-pandemic. Roanoke’s equity board regroups after departures, controversy left it flailing.
Youngkin implements K-12 transgender policy that emphasizes parents’ rights; more …
From elsewhere: Priest who worked in Southwest Virginia accused of child sexual abuse. Overturned barge sends dangerous debris into Smith Mountain Lake. Youngkin offers some clarity on rights restorations, NAACP wants more details.
WestRock’s Covington plant temporarily lays off 25; more …
Roanoke River flows will increase temporarily due to Leesville Dam test. Deadline to apply for MECC Promise tuition program is Aug. 1.