From elsewhere: Roanoke councilman pleads guilty. Montgomery County ousts superintendent. Jury boosts landowners’ compensation for pipeline.
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University of Lynchburg lowers tuition for adult learners; more . . .
Briefs: LewisGale in Salem names new COO. CNA scholarships available. Bluefield presents ‘Philemon.’ Forest Service works on water quality in Augusta.
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SCC approves rate increase for Appalachian; more . . .
From elsewhere: Limp Bizkit to play Roanoke. Montgomery County debates pride flag. Wise County schools go solar in May. Virtual reality technology in Bristol.
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Supply chain company to create 20 jobs in Roanoke; more . . .
Briefs: Biochemical firm brings 15 jobs to Mecklenburg. Danville schools win award. Ukraine benefit concert to be held in Danville. UVA Wise names police chief. Virginia Tech student rescue squad wins award.
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Third cohort of students begin blockchain work in Wise
Wise County clerk’s office is believed to be first in nation to put land record on blockchain.
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Roanoke councilman found guilty of two felonies; more . . .
From elsewhere: 82 laid off at Pulaski plant. Southwest covid rate lowest since July, but has state’s highest death rate. Halifax picks site for Henrietta Lacks statue.
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Fish and Wildlife Service designates streams in 3 counties as critical habitat; more . . .
Briefs: VCEDA awards grant to Pennington Gap business. Opal Lee, ‘grandmother of Juneteenth,’ to speak at Virginia Tech. More . . .
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Free virtual session on local journalism March 17
Virginia Festival of the Book invites public to this session on the demise of local news coverage.
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Indigo Girls coming to Roanoke; more . . .
From elsewhere: Old mill comes down in Danville to make way for casino. Five hate groups identified in western Virginia. Buckingham approves solar farm.
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Cardinal granted tax-exempt status
The tax-exempt status is retroactive to organization’s founding.