News Briefs

University of Lynchburg professor to study spiders in Panama. Smyth County chamber announces scholarship winners. Anthem gives grant for food security for community college students.

From elsewhere: Little appetite in Congress for Manchin’s environmental permitting reform bill. Danville getting boutique hotel. WDBJ’s Robin Reed to retire.

Here are some of the concerts and festivals planned around Southwest and Southside.

From elsewhere: Dominion wants to keep Virginia City plant in Wise County. Construction on Danville’s White Mill project set to begin in December.

Clifton Forge LOVE sign has QR codes. Henry County PSA awarded $6.1 million to modernize water lines in Fielddale. Ag conference to be held at Blue Ridge CC.

Education briefs: Six Virginia Tech researchers named to highly-cited list. Ferrum College receives gift for Appalachian Literature.

From elsewhere: Buchanan County supervisor released on $5,000 bond following arrest on stalking charges. Lord Botetourt HS closed due to carbon monoxide leak. Tobacco museum in South Hill closes.

Education briefs: Two Virginia Tech scientists involved in study on bird feeding. Bluefield University to hold public Christmas music event.

Roanoke County names assistant director of economic development. DePaul Community Services names new CEO. Forest Service seeks concessionarie in Bath.

Youngkin will be in Halifax for economic development announcement. Virginia-Virginia Tech football game cancelled. Suspect in Raleigh parade death is from Bedford County.