From elsewhere: Amherst administrator resigns. Roanoke County police chief retires. Appalachian Power names new COO.
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ESPN broadcaster Lauren Sisler to speak at Radford; more . . .
Virginia Tech office wins award for diversity. Social entrepreneurship expert to speak at Emory & Henry. Tech autism research center wins grant.
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Manchin introduces bill to speed pipeline; more . . .
From elsewhere: Nottoway County registrar says he and staff endure “false accusations.” Danville votes to buy wind energy. 3D-printed houses in Pulaski delayed.
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‘American Idol’ winner Chayce Beckham to play in Rocky Mount
He will appear at the Harvester on Oct. 28.
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Mountain Gateway awarded $3 million; more . . .
Education briefs: Two grants awarded in Southwest. Money raised for scholarship at Virginia Western. Roanoke College professor named for fellowship in D.C.
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ARC gives grant for records project in Wise
GO Virginia grants announced. Film on Joseph Holmes, to be presented in South Boston. Masonic Theatre in Clifton Forge presents travel film.
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New superintendent named in Montgomery County; more . . .
Highway marker in Wise to mark 1920s lynching. Yokohoma, union agree to new contract in Salem. Movie being filmed in Alleghany County.
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15 miles of Blue Ridge Parkway closed until 2023
The section in the Ronaoke Valley has been undergoing repairs, which have been extended.
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Building products company to create 44 jobs in Roanoke County
North American Speciality Laminations will make Roanoke County its eastern and southeastern hub.
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Virginia Tech receives $80 million grant, largest in school history
The grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is aimed at paying farmers to implement climate-related practices.