Five airports receive federal funding. Appalachian to issue RFP for battery storage in Washington County. BWX names new president in Lynchburg. Richmond Fed president to speak in Lexington.
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More flooding in Buchanan County; more . . .
From elsewhere: Warner hails Senate passage of microchip legislation. Lynchburg council rejects resolution to condemn vandalism. FedEx center in Washington County to create 250 jobs.
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Harvester books Nikki Lane, John Morefield
Morefield will perform Nov. 6, Lane on Nov. 30.
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Covid hospitalizations rise; more . . .
From elsewhere: Patrick County to open business developement center. Gabe’s and Big Lots coming to Lynchburg. Fund-raising kick-off set for Henrietta Lack statue in Halifax County.
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Opioid authority names its first executive director
Henrico County’s deputy county manager will lead the state’s new authority.
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Bristol event to mark premiere of docudrama on Bristol Sessions; more . . .
Forest Service road in Amherst to close Tuesday. Lonesome Pine Airport, Lebanon and Henry county get federal grants. Mary Draper Ingles Festival in Radford this week.
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$129,000 raised for Buchanan County flood relief; more . . .
From elsewhere: Marion library to offer space for telehealth appointments. All of Southwest now in “high” or “medium” transmission zone for covid. Lindsey Buckingham coming to Roanoke.
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Cardinal News adds reporter in Danville
Grace Mamon starts today as our staff expansion continues.
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Virginia Private College Week is this week; more . . .
Education briefs: Ferrum College holds summer open house on Thursday. Averett University sets special tours. Giovanni to headline conference at University of Lynchburg. Virginia Tech receives grant for data analytics in agriculture.
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Sweet Briar exceeds alumnae donor expectations; more . . .
From elsewhere: Mexican restaurant chain in Lynchburg closing. Flood relief continues in Buchanan County. Volunteers sought for Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival in Bristol.