Some students have brought their own personal carbon monoxide detectors to school.
Steve Hemphill
Steve Hemphill has worked for more than 30 years as both a sports reporter and editor. He is the former sports editor of The Roanoke Times and Longmont (Colo.) Times-Call, both of which earned national recognition under his watch. He grew up on the Eastern Plains of Colorado and is a graduate of Colorado State University.
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Youngkin ‘extremely disappointed’ Covington Middle School closed so long, says his administration helped reopen it
The governor said the school’s six-week closure was a “disturbing interruption” of in-person instruction. Meanwhile, parents and teachers say the local school administration did not communicate well during the shutdown.
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Covington students are returning to school 6 weeks after a carbon monoxide leak sent them home. But questions remain.
A number of students and staff reported feeling sick, and six were diagnosed with elevated levels of carboxyhemoglobin, which can occur when someone is in a poorly ventilated place that might have higher than normal amounts of carbon monoxide.
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His mom once wrote notes to excuse him from school during the World Series. He went on to coach in one.
Terry Collins played on Salem’s 1972 championship minor league team. This weekend, he was inducted into the Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Taylor elected Lynchburg mayor on 4-3 vote
The vote ends Stephanie Reed’s tenure as mayor. The council also elected Curt Diemer as vice mayor. The vote follows two years of factional infighting among Republicans on council.
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Former Del. Fariss pleads guilty to drug and gun charges, will avoid additional jail time
The former Campbell County legislator pleaded gulty to possession of methamphetamine and possession of a firearm while in possession of methamphetamine.
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5th District: McGuire pushes Trump, Witt warns against MAGA
With Bob Good’s defeat in the Republican primary, the 5th District will get a new member of Congress.
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Radford, set to pick two council members, faces financial challenges
The city borrowed $4 million to cover expenses and now must pay off that loan. It’s also set to hire a new city manager.
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No matter who wins, Radford school board election will complete turnover on board
Five candidates are seeking two seats. Four of them are endorsed by political parties.
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Salem candidates talk HopeTree, infrastructure and transparency ahead of council election
Four candidates are vying for three open seats on the Salem City Council.