Plus: U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, files birthright citizenship bill and Democratic candidates respond.
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Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Buchanan County schools targeted by school construction scam
Local officials have not said how much money was targeted or how much was ultimately recovered.
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Residents share data center concerns with state senators during listening tour stop in Danville
Sens. Lucas and Locke said they are working to ensure that data centers “pay their fair share.”
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Martinsville Field Notes: Data centers, solar projects on Henry County agenda
Plus: What Martinsville’s superintendent says about the sales tax referendum for school improvement projects, and Dino Fest returns!
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Amid a late accusation, apology and a response to an assault charge, Roanoke’s Democratic city council primary to be decided on Aug. 4
Voters have plenty to consider as five candidates seek three party nominations.
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Dickenson County drug treatment center administrator hired, staff hiring begins
Center officials say hiring and insurance contracts are the final pieces before an opening date is set.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Police department touts drop in Roanoke crime
Plus: There’s an opportunity Thursday night to get a last look at Roanoke’s Democratic city council candidates before the Aug. 4 primary.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: Main Street reopens following years of construction
Also in this edition, get updates on Lynchburg’s new data center zoning rules, the region’s efforts to conserve water and an ongoing transportation survey that you can weigh in on.
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Bestiality porn charges against former Patrick County board candidate dropped
All 10 felony counts of attempting to possess bestiality materials were dropped after a judge found that the warrant used to seize Malcolm Roach’s computer was invalid.
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Roanoke Councilman Volosin: Comment to Black colleague about being ‘owned’ by another member ‘landed differently than intended’
After an argument following a recent audit committee meeting, Volosin addressed the comment Monday.
