The awards are in conjunction with the foundation’s 25th anniversary.
News Briefs
Red flag laws rarely used in Roanoke, New River valleys; more . . .
From elsewhere: Third member of Richlands Town Council quits. Liberty mourns death of longtime educator. Music store in Vinton burns.
Roanoke County economic development director to retire; more . . .
Youngkin announces GO Virginia grants. Road in Roanoke County will be closed starting July 5.
Virginia Tech now has a School of Animal Sciences; more . . .
Education briefs: Emory & Henry officially joins new conference. Danville Community College completes building renovation. Tech names new director for School of Communication. Vet school is re-accredited.
High Knob Recreation area now fully open; more . . .
Briefs: Roanoke group gets federal grant for job training with inmates. Salem Museum offers two programs on Roanoke’s Gainsboro neighborhood. Salem Rotary honors 36.
Tech alumnus endows engineering profesorship; more . . .
Education briefs: Community School wins national recognition. Danville Community College group wins honor. Lynchburg establishes scholarship for family members of graduates. Tech, JMU, VCU enter into mental health partnership.
Youngkin recommends 18 projects for Appalachian Regional Commission funding
The commission will act later this year.
VDOT says cost of Coalfields Expressway might come down; more . . .
From elsewhere: At least 10 state colleges to freeze tuition. Richmond Fed chief visits Southside. LIberty U blasts Falwell. Russell County woman becomes internet sensation.
Hannah Dasher to appear in Bristol July 23
She will perform at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum.
Former St. Albans hospital sold to behavioral healthcare firm; more . .
Appalachian warns water levels may rise rapidly. VCEDA awards grant to Gate City salon. NRV Giving Day raises $508,531.

