The Omni Homestead has spent $4.6 million reconstructing the pool houses over the famous warm springs where presidents and others have “taken the waters.”
Megan Schnabel
Megan Schnabel is managing editor for Cardinal News. Reach her at megan@cardinalnews.org or 540-819-4969.
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Gov. Youngkin calls for another $11 million in flood relief for Buchanan County
The governor rolled out his proposed amendments to the biennial state budget Thursday. Local lawmakers applauded Youngkin’s proposal to set aside more emergency funds for Buchanan County flood victims.
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Landlords sue to break contract with Bristol Women’s Health clinic after learning it performs abortions
The building owners are represented by Del. Jeffrey Campbell, R-Smyth County.
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Virginia is studying whether to open a second inland port. Here’s what inland ports are and why they matter.
In the three-plus decades since the Virginia Inland Port opened in rural Warren County, economic development has followed. A study underway right now will look at whether it makes sense to open a second inland port near Lynchburg or Bristol.
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Five months after the Dobbs decision, Bristol has become a microcosm of the national abortion debate
Bristol is split between Tennessee, which has a near-total ban on abortion, and Virginia, where it remains legal. Anti-abortion activists are proposing changing city code for Bristol, Virginia, to bar future abortion clinics from opening.
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Grant will pay for additional caseworker to help flood victims in Buchanan County
The Appalachian Regional Commission has made a $100,000 grant related to the July flooding in Whitewood.
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Shared solar is coming to Virginia. Just not all of Virginia.
Here’s why some parts of the state are being left out of a new program to enable low-income residents to take advantage of less expensive energy.
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Democrats hold Roanoke City Council seats
Roanoke voters haven’t elected a Republican in a local race since 2000.
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Republicans sweep Lynchburg City Council races
Tuesday’s results give the GOP a 5-2 majority on the council.
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A flood took their homes. Three months later, some in the community are frustrated by the pace of recovery.
Three months after a flash flood devastated parts of Buchanan County, winter looms for residents who lost homes.