Recently obtained documents show that a veterinarian said the move was an emergency, but subsequent examination found nothing wrong with the pachyderm. This fuels speculation that the Rockbridge County attraction moved the animal to avoid an impending state raid.
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Posted inCulture
Virginia sought search warrants in Florida in the Natural Bridge Zoo case involving Asha the elephant; an unidentified prosecutor said no
A Florida document says a prosecutor there found the Virginia request “insufficient” but does not elaborate. No one is saying, either, although it’s unusual for one state not to recognize another state’s warrants.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Remembering Annie Dillard in the valley that formed ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek’
A Hollins alumna reflects on the Pulitzer-winning author, who died last week at 81, and the ways, large and small, that her impact lingers.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Businesses and vibes thrive during Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
Downtown Bristol, in both Virginia and Tennessee, has grown along with the 25-year-old festival.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Salem native PJ George is ‘super grateful’ for his role with Old Crow Medicine Show
The band that first made “Wagon Wheel” famous returned to Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion on Sunday.
Posted inLynchburg area
Sweet Briar land sale will return remainder of Bear Mountain to Monacan Nation
The Amherst County site has long been important to the tribe, which currently owns a portion of the property. The college will transfer the remaining 400 acres.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Getting ‘Laid Back’ with a hard rock-slinging Country Picker at Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion
The unique duo from Eastern Kentucky was part of a diverse Friday lineup at the 25th version of a Bristol tradition.
Posted inPodcast
Grooves & Grub Ep. 1: Bristol Rhythm & Roots Preview, Live Music and Late-Night Pizza
What do a 25th-anniversary music festival, a 50-acre nonprofit paradise and a giant slice of late-night pizza have in common? They are all setting the stage for Grooves and Grub, a brand-new Southwest Virginia culture podcast powered by Cardinal News! Join your host, Tad Dickens, for an action-packed premiere featuring an exclusive studio interview and […]
Posted inDanville area
A Catholic school was the first to integrate in Danville. A new plaque will commemorate its history
Sacred Heart opened in 1953. Six years later, Black students were enrolled.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion’s new festival director has a FloydFest connection
The event celebrates 25 years this week with Sierra Ferrell, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, Old Crow Medicine Show and more.
