News Briefs

Ballad opens urgent care clinic in Marion. Roanoke Women’s Foundation hosts 2023 grants information forum. Southern Gap Mountain Mayhem returns to Grundy. Bristol resident to be Kaine’s guest at State of the Union.

Education briefs: Experimental print collection comes to Radford University. VTC School of Medicine to host Black History Month panel on family health. New River CC to host Black History Month speaker. Giles announces changes to ACCE community service program.

From elsewhere: Solar farms proposed in Montgomery and Pittsylvania counties. Roanoke County schools scrap equity position. Roanoke County eyes more funding for shuttle to McAfee Knob.

Eight projects tapped for Opportunity Appalachia investment program. Appalachian Power warns of rising water levels on New and Roanoke rivers. Opera Roanoke presents ‘Glory Denied,’ based on true-life story of Vietnam POW.

From elsewhere: Education board advances Youngkin’s history standards. House Republicans won’t take up constitutional amendments. Nikki Giovanni documentary wins at Sundance.

Patrick & Henry Community College Foundation opens applications for scholarships. Liberty University reopens Chaplains Museum at new location. Roanoke library hosts HBCU college fair.

From elsewhere: Youngkin asks General Assembly to make up school aid gap after state funding error. Mecklenburg planners eye solar permitting changes. Billy Idol, Bret Michaels to perform in Bristol.

Four-month dredging ban at Smith Mountain Lake begins Feb. 15. Sam Bush to headline ‘Farm and Fun Time’ show in March. UVA Wise, Nature Conservancy launch new round of grant funding.

From elsewhere: Most gun storage bills appear doomed in Virginia General Assembly. Blue Ridge Parkway planning partnerships with neighboring communities. Dominion disputes SCC analysis of its regulatory change proposal.

VCEDA awards grant to Norton wig store. Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation names new officers, Virginia development director. VCEDA awards grant to Russell County internet firm.