Education briefs: Roanoke College researchers lead digital preservation project for LGBTQ+ history archive. NRCC student named 2023 New Century Workforce Scholar. Commonwealth Alliance for Rural Colleges adds Christendom to membership.
News Briefs
Marty Stuart, Sierra Hull added to Bristol Rhythm & Roots lineup; more …
Southwest Virginia Cultural Center honored for concert series. Forest Service to close Craig Creek bridge on Appalachian Trail.
Supporters of the Coalfields Expressway request $7 million federal earmark; more …
State employees’ share of health insurance costs rising. Danville announces results of organization-wide pay study. With college enrollment dropping, could 529 savings plans help cover workforce credentials?
Here are the 3 bills Youngkin vetoed; more …
From elsewhere: FloydFest ‘exploring all options’ as new site ‘not viable’ for 2023 event. Federal court upholds stream crossing permit for the Mountain Valley Pipeline. Homeless issue worsens in Southside; yearly count doubles as agency fields more requests for help.
Verch and Walters bring traditional music to Southwest Virginia venues; more …
Event briefs: NRCC holds Campus Cruise-In in April. Roanoke County’s Explore Park opens for the season this weekend. Floyd Country Store’s April lineup includes Wayne Henderson, The Malpass Brothers.
Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center announces first cohort for JLABS virtual residency; more …
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority to host town halls in Roanoke, Abingdon. $50,000 grant approved for entrepreneurial skills training for high school students. Roanoke College hosts Virginia Conference on Race.
Youngkin gives go-ahead on Dominion legislation that could lower monthly bills; more …
From elsewhere: Solar farms in southwest and central Virginia cited for environmental violations. Public hearing on affordable financing options slated for Thursday in Martinsville. Radford University Carilion plans for new Roanoke facility by 2028.
Cardinal News adds new business reporter
Matt Busse starts today. He brings our reporting staff to six, triple its original size.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors approves new master’s degree in applied data science; more …
Education briefs: US Cellular announces winners of Black History Month art contest. Ferrum nursing students collect personal care items for Franklin County Public Schools. Four Martinsville teams advance to state competition in Odyssey of the Mind.
Sweet Briar College announces $1.9 million raised in 10 days; more …
From elsewhere: Governor approves compensation payment for wrongfully convicted Montgomery County man. Caesars casino sponsoring the Danville Otterbots for 2023 season. Southwest Virginia mayor indicted on charges of violating Clean Water Act.