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Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Agenda Martinsville: City to talk Uptown District traffic
Slowing down cars helps make the streets more pedestrian friendly. But how do you slow down the cars?
Agenda Pittsylvania County: Balico, potential data center developer, to hold community meeting for revised project proposal
In November, the company withdrew its initial application after opposition from residents and elected officials.
Agenda Henry County: Engineering report reveals priorities for next year
The final engineering report will include construction updates on Henry County’s various business centers and other projects.
Agenda Henry County: Officials to get YMCA rundown
Project officials continue to raise money for the new Y.
Agenda Montgomery County: Supervisors to vote Monday on censuring one of their own
Supervisor Sara Bohn may be rebuked for missing too many meetings. Supervisors also plan to vote on renewing an agreement for a joint tourism program operated with Christiansburg and Blacksburg.
Agenda Bristol: Developer wants zoning change for vacant property in the Exit 7 area
The city’s planning commission will consider whether to recommend the change during its Monday meeting.
Agenda Roanoke: Council considering 2 more tax exemptions
In late November, the council approved two personal property tax exemptions for nonprofits.
Agenda Lynchburg: City council to hold public hearing, consider Leesville Road townhome plan
Zoning decisions could allow 88 townhomes and parking at 750 Leesville Road in an area designated mostly for institutional use.
Agenda Washington County: Ordinance changes could make ‘small solar’ farms five times larger
Tuesday’s meeting marks the first steps toward an unexplained change in the county ordinance.

