News Briefs

The bill will make it easier for scientists to conduct research into cannabis, something both marijuana opponents and proponents want.

Since the 1900s, the Floyd Country Store has been a space for traditional Appalachian music and dance. Floyd Country Store TV is a subscriber-based service that shows events from the landmark venue.

Education briefs: Interior Department recognizes Virginia Tech professor. VCOM wins diversity award. Bluefield presents Christmas musical.

Tech council aims to form local chapter of Blacks in Technology. Grandin Christmas parade is Saturday. New River foundation awards $208,000 in grants.

From elsewhere: Jefferson National Forest to again review Mountain Valley Pipeline’s path through forest. Board of Education meeting gets heated over history standards. Larger Delta jets to Tri-Cities could continue past Jan. 1.

Nine of the 10 projects are in Southwest and Southside.

Education briefs: Ferrrum to hold ribbon-cutting for interpretive trail. UVA Wise showcased in documentary on Southwest Virginia.

Woods Brothers to play in Rocky Mount. VCEDA awards grant to Dickenson County auto repair shop. Finley joins board of Brain Injury Services. Damascus sets holiday events.

From elsewhere: New history standards for state schools released. Rep. Bob Good spars with Kevin McCarthy. Satanic Temple to rent school in Bedford to show movie.

The total amount of research at Tech approaches $600 million, the Board of Visitors was told.