New dorms and renovations to existing ones will be completed over the next nine years, according to the school’s schedule.
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Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: As Salem City Council mourns Saunders, it is tasked with filling his seat
Plus: You can catch Roanoke City Council candidates at forum Thursday.
Posted inMartinsville area
Stricter data center regulations approved in Henry County
There is currently no property in the county zoned for a data center.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: Miller Park Pool renovation enters next phase
Also, learn about the Community Access Network’s expanded services and grants awarded across the region for mental healthcare and food and farming programs.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Virginia Tech: Sale of Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center ‘best positioned’ with current use
The university responded to a question about speculation over a casino.
Posted inDanville area
Danville Field Notes: Solar facility guidelines in Pittsylvania are now in line with new state regulations
Plus: Danville celebrates construction progress at new hotel, and a Dry Fork nonprofit will participate in a national rural health program.
Posted inMartinsville area
Special prosecutor: Martinsville investigation is ‘trudging along’ as interviews bring more details
Meanwhile, there are updates with three lawsuits prompted by the situation.
Posted inDanville area
‘The Black Belt of Virginia’ details untold African American history
Author Jeff Bennett, a Danville native, writes about the Black history that he didn’t learn in school.
Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville Field Notes: Henry County data center changes to be discussed again Tuesday
Plus: West Piedmont Higher Education Center gets testing certification, and clean-up hailed ahead of Smith River Fest this weekend.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Williamson Road lane reconfiguration changes to be permanent, data shows major crash reduction
Plus: Popular trail leading to Tinker Cliffs on the Appalachian Trail reopens.
