Roanoke College and the University of Lynchburg are launching cannabis programs, but a community college at Charlottesville started its certificate-level program in 2022.
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Charlotte Matherly is a freelance reporter with Cardinal News. She graduated from James Madison University in May 2023 and has previously written for The Harrisonburg Citizen, Richmond BizSense and The Chronicle of Higher Education. Got a story pitch or gluten-free restaurant recommendations? Contact Charlotte at matherlycgm@gmail.com.
Jury rules government can keep 71 animals, 29 to be returned to Natural Bridge Zoo
A hundred animals were seized from the Rockbridge County zoo in December. A weeklong trial was held to determine where they end up.
Lawyers clash over care of Natural Bridge Zoo’s giraffes
Fifth day of trial over whether state can seize the zoo’s animal focuses on whether the giraffes are kept “in prison” or whether they’re well cared for.
Trial testimony discusses animal welfare, living conditions at Natural Bridge Zoo
The trial, which will determine the fate of nearly 100 animals, was scheduled to end Thursday but will now extend through Friday and likely into the first week of March.
Planned prison closure puts the squeeze on a small town in Augusta County
The Augusta Correctional Center is one of four state prisons set to close this year. Its 200-plus employees can request reassignment at other correctional facilities, or opt for retirement or severance.
At Wintergreen, a gravel road to nowhere prompts a bill in Congress
The resort wants an emergency access road to connect to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Rep. Bob Good has introduced a bill to make this happen.
Lynchburg Republicans to test Virginia’s new law on primaries
A new Virginia law makes it difficult for parties to use anything other than a state-run primary. Lynchburg Republicans are going to try anyway. The law’s sponsor says he’ll encourage a lawsuit.