Plus: First responders are honored for their bravery during Christiansburg fire.
Local
Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville Field Notes: Henry County schools launch book vending machines to promote literacy
Plus: Local and state incentives will provide $1.55 million to Rural King, and Dino Fest brings in an all-time high in revenue.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: You have 1 week left to fill out a survey on the possibility of bringing nuclear to Wise County
Plus: Two ways to spend the weekend in the heart of Appalachia.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Commission agrees to sell Hotel Roanoke’s adjacent conference center to Virginia Tech Foundation subsidiary
The vote was unanimous after a closed session. The commission includes three city of Roanoke members and three from Virginia Tech.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Rasoul endorses 2 of 5 Democrats running for Roanoke City Council
Plus: The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation is looking for Cave Spring stories, and Roanoke Police Department launches equitability project.
Posted inLocal
Crowd packs hearing as Henry County goes ‘back to the drawing board’ on data center regulations
Data centers were removed from zoning amendments but a solar project cap was approved.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Equipment donations from Northern Virginia are making a difference at Southwest fire departments
Minimal state funding for fire and emergency services in Virginia means rural localities must rely on grants and donations.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Mural planned to give 12th Street corridor a makeover
Also in this edition, get updates on Framatome’s redevelopment of a former city property and mark your calendars for an upcoming bookmobile event.
Posted inLocal
Seeking ways to ‘make them notice,’ Henry County waives residential building fees
More housing incentives are planned over the next six to 12 months.
Posted inLocal
Danville Field Notes: Gilbert’s Restaurant in Chatham, once a safe haven for Black travelers, is receiving a historic marker
Plus: Homeward Trails Danville shares two-year update, and school supplies giveaways are scheduled.
