A special election is expected to be held in November.
News Briefs
Tobacco Commission approves grants for 16 projects
The biggest is to expand rail service in Wythe County; the smallest is a sheep wool baler in Grayon County.
Roanoke Regional Partnership exceeds fundraising goal; more . . .
Briefs: Four localities in Southwest get federal grants. Roanoke theater delays show due to covid. UVA Wise to hold summer band camp. Virginia Western student wins prestigious scholarship.
Southwest residents tell VDOT that Coalfields Expressway is key; more . . .
From elsewhere: Activists want Farmville immigrant detention center shut down. Youngkin wants faculty with diverse views. Patrick County excited by hospital plans.
Biden signs bill that gives National Park Service status to Farmville site
The Moton Museum will now be a National Park Service Affiliated Area.
Nebraska educator named president of Danville Community College
Jerry Wallace will take office in July.
Youngkin announces GO Virginia grants
Four grants go to groups in Southwest and Southside to promote talent pipelines.
Blue Ridge Parkway seeks volunteers; more . . .
Popular trail in Montgomery County will be closed this weekend. Mountain Empire to hold teacher training in STEM.
Settlement notice filed in ‘Jane Doe’ lawsuit against Liberty; more . . .
From elsewhere: Roanoke gun violence commission looks for solutions. Good holds fund-raising advantage over Moy. Nottoway registrar welcomes AG’s investigation.
Bedford County company to expand, add 30 jobs; more . . .
Briefs: UVA Wise names student speaker for graduation. VCEDA approves grant for restaurant in Pocahontas. Smith Mountain Lake marina raises $100,000 for charity.