The governor’s office said the new designation will help to preserve natural resources across 2,211 additional acres.
Elizabeth Beyer
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Posted inNew River Valley
Virginia Tech alumnus named as university’s new president
Richard Linton is currently president of Kansas State University. He will succeed Tim Sands, who announced in April that he would step down from Virginia Tech’s top job.
Posted inPolitics
If Virginia passes the proposed amendment on reproductive health, what happens to the state’s laws on abortion? Here’s what legal experts say.
Opponents have argued that Ballot Question 1 would invalidate existing state law regarding access to abortion care. Law experts say that it would take a court decision to overturn state statute.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Lawmaker Rasoul has become a licensed lawyer
Del. Sam Rasoul, a Democrat who has represented the city of Roanoke for more than a decade, learned Friday that he passed the bar exam. He’d quietly started attending law school nearly five years ago.
Posted inPolitics
National Democrats say Virginia’s 6th District is now ‘in play’ for the midterm elections
The last Democrat to be elected to the seat was Rep. Jim Olin of Roanoke, who retired in 1993. This year, Democratic challenger Beth Macy faces incumbent Rep. Ben Cline.
Posted inPolitics
Cline and Macy appear aligned on one issue in the 6th District race: the need for a data center moratorium
The two candidates also accused each other of financially benefiting from tech and energy companies, whether through retirement investments or campaign contributions.
Posted inPolitics
Legislators say window has closed to call for a special session to extend review of Dominion-NextEra merger
The two Roanoke Republicans laid the blame for inaction at the feet of Gov. Abigail Spanberger, but the speaker of the House of Delegates or the state Senate Rules Committee could have called for a special session as well.
Posted inPolitics
The Trump administration proposed sweeping changes to Head Start. Advocates in Virginia say they would lead to lower-quality services.
The federal government has said the overhaul would free up $2.2 billion per year while creating 236,000 additional slots nationwide. The final shape of regulations would be up to state officials, who aren’t saying what they would do.
Posted inSports
Inaugural fall free fishing weekend starts Friday across Virginia
Anglers can fish without buying a license from Friday through Sunday. The state’s free fishing weekend typically takes place each June; this is the first year with a second free weekend.
Posted inHealthcare
State program to boost Virginia’s nursing workforce relaunches with $4.8 million to award
High schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, and healthcare providers can apply for funding to support nursing education and retention, with an emphasis on rural areas.
