That office is leading the case against the Natural Bridge Zoo. A scheduled four-day trial over the state’s seizure of some animals begins Monday.
Mark D. Robertson
Mark D. Robertson began writing for VirginiaPreps.com in 2006 and since has covered news and sports in the Commonwealth and beyond. He won awards while on staff at the Lake County Leader and Great Falls Tribune in Montana and with The News & Advance in Lynchburg. Robertson was the director of sports information at University of Lynchburg from 2017 to 2023. A Roanoke native, Robertson is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School, the Roanoke Valley Governor's School, and Emory & Henry College. He lives in Moneta.
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Lynchburg Republicans reluctantly vote to hold a primary but vow fight against new state law
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Wasena Bridge groundbreaking set for Wednesday
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Lawsuit over access to Craig Creek ends abruptly over question of deed
The suit sought to clarify ownership of the creekbed under Craig Creek. A ruling in the landowners’ favor could have allowed property owners to restrict public access to streams throughout Virginia.
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Tazewell’s Billy Wagner remembers the people who helped him get to the big leagues
The former Ferrum College star finished five votes short of making the Baseball Hall of Fame. On Sunday, he was in Salem for a speaking appearance.
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Attorney general files antitrust lawsuit against NCAA’s name, image and likeness rules
Jason Miayres says the NCCA violated the Sherman Antitrust Act with its regulations on how student-athletes can profit from endorsements and public appearances.
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New River Valley gets a look at Amtrak options
There are three options for locating a station in Christiansburg. However, the cost of extending passenger rail to New River has risen, and some legislators worry that endangers a future extension to Bristol.
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State seeks physical custody of 4 giraffes seized at Natural Bridge Zoo
Both the state and the zoo’s owners are appealing a judge’s decision that upheld the seizure of some animals from the Rockbridge County attraction but returned others to the zoo.
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Judge upholds seizure of 56 animals from Natural Bridge Zoo, orders return of 39
The decision did not specify when or how the 39 animals, which have been housed by the state at zoos and wildlife facilities around the country, will be returned to Natural Bridge Zoo.
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Witnesses for Natural Bridge Zoo describe vibrant facility
The judge indicated he may rule next week on the fate of the 95 animals seized during a state raid in December.