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News Briefs
Roanoke County schools invite business community to offer advice on CTE; more . . .
Education briefs: Virginia Humanities names 19 fellows. Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine dean named to national diversity group. Sweet named chair of Department of Medicine.
Crowd wants Russell County declared a ‘pro-life sanctuary,’ more . . .
From elsewhere: Study says Medicaid explansion increased financial security for enrollees. Judge dismisses suit over election dates.
Emory & Henry expects record number of students
Education briefs: Virginia Tech establishes scholarship for Virginia’s recognized tribes. UVA Wise and Mountain Empire partner to raise educational rate in Southwest.
Runnin’ Shine and Calista Garcia to play in Clifton Forge; more . . .
University of Lynchburg hosts meteor shower party Aug. 13. Lynchburg Art Festival will be Sept. 17.
Longtime Franklin County supervisor dies; more . . .
From elsewhere: Judge dismisses lawsuit over Virginia’s ‘bed of last resort” law. Griffith tours flood damage. FloydFest plays original site for last time.
Trail center to open in Damascus; more . . .
Bristol chamber president earns national certification. Salem to host Summer Music Games. Claytor Nature Center to host mushroom event. Salem Museum hosts speaker on ecology.
Lambeth retires from private college group
He was responsible for developing the Tuitition Assistance Grant program.
Governor declares state of emergency for new flooding in Southwest; more . . .
From elsewhere: Ballad Health announces pay increase for nurses. Covid cases rising. FloydFest begins final year at current site.
Steep Canyon Rangers to play near Galax August 6
The band will at the Blue Ridge Music Center.

