A special election is expected to be held in November.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Biden signs bill that gives National Park Service status to Farmville site
The Moton Museum will now be a National Park Service Affiliated Area.
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Nebraska educator named president of Danville Community College
Jerry Wallace will take office in July.
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Youngkin announces GO Virginia grants
Four grants go to groups in Southwest and Southside to promote talent pipelines.
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Blue Ridge Parkway seeks volunteers; more . . .
Popular trail in Montgomery County will be closed this weekend. Mountain Empire to hold teacher training in STEM.
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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.
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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.