Plus: A stuff-the-bus effort to collect school supplies, and spraying for invasive moths.
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Martinsville mayor, ex-city manager file federal lawsuits
Mayor L.C. Jones has sued the law firm Sands Anderson and council member Aaron Rawls on counts including defamation. Aretha Ferrell-Benavides’ suit against the city of Martinsville, Sands Anderson and Rawls includes allegations of discrimination, hostile work environment and retaliation by the city, and defamation against Rawls and Sands Anderson.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Google and Botetourt County announce open house for data center project
Plus: Roanoke announces completion of its Eureka Recreation Center redevelopment project and more.
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Roanoke Parks Foundation says it will no longer work with city
This comes after the city made a decision to cut its own park maintenance funding.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: New fire chief tapped from state agency
Also, a look at how two Lynchburg area governments are shaping the data center debate with zoning changes, and a way for you to weigh in on Forest Road safety improvements.
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$14 million of budget cuts approved by Roanoke School Board
The school plan may require additional amendments once the state approves its final budget.
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With one of the oldest water systems in the country, Lynchburg digs deep to upgrade infrastructure
A proposed increase in water and stormwater rates, which the city council will discuss on Tuesday, would help fund ongoing replacement of the city’s aging pipes.
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Danville Field Notes: U.S. Navy shipbuilding program expands in Danville
Plus: Ladybug release events are coming to the River District, and Danville Public Schools will offer summer meals
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Martinsville school board to consider weapons policies, summer meal programs and more
Other policies up for discussion deal with extracurriculars and college planning. The board meets Monday evening.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Patrick Jensen to run for Montgomery County commonwealth’s attorney
Patrick Jensen will seek to succeed Mary Pettitt in Montgomery County.
