One member said she thought it was an effort to try to sway the group toward a casino.
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Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inDanville area
The 150-year-old Danville Elks Lodge is ‘waking up and coming alive’ with renovation project
The organization’s membership and community engagement stalled years ago; a handful of members are working to change that.
Posted inDanville area
Danville Field Notes: Historic marker recognizes first Black theater in Danville
Plus: Rivermont Schools opens in former furniture store and street resurfacing on North Main Street begins Monday.
Posted inDanville area
State levies $179,000 penalty over Transco work in Pittsylvania County
The civil penalty stems from violations of environmental regulations at a Transcontinental Gas Pipeline expansion project.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: A final reunion in Big Stone Gap
Plus: Lee County’s bringing back its chamber of commerce, and Russell County has a new top dog.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
‘A beautiful tradition’: What goes behind the upkeep of the Appalachian Trail
The Konnarock Crew just finished its 44th season building and maintaining the Appalachian Trail from Virginia down to Georgia — a task that volunteers say is sweaty and laborious, but rewarding.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke school leaders talk budget again, get less state money
Plus: Darlene Burcham is returning to a city of Roanoke role.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
New Roanoke County superintendent lays out his vision at start of school year
Jamie Soltis talks about teacher pay, AI, student mental health and more in a Q&A with Cardinal News.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Redevelopment begins for Appomattox workforce housing
Also in this edition, learn about Framatome’s new health center and Peaks View Park’s new lighting system.
Posted inMartinsville area
Road to a deal: Patrick & Henry Community College, Rural King team up on truck driving need
A program will help Rural King distribution and put more licensed operators on the roads.
