From elsewhere: Bristol casino chief named. Gate City preps for casino’s arrival. Danville baseball roster announced. Henry County goat chases down fugitive.
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Public meetings set on NRV passenger rail station; more . . .
Briefs: Emory & Henry and Tennessee school sign free tuition agreement for eligible employees. Virginia Tech professor elected fellow.
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Tuition might rise again; more . . .
From elsewhere: Singer Nightbirde, Liberty grad, and former Salem baseball owner Kelvin Bowles pass away. Robertson memoir coming next week.
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The Wallflowers to headline Roanoke festival April 16
The band, led by Bob Dylan’s son Jakob, will headline the Down by Downtown festival.
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Liberty to begin construction on art museum; more . . .
Briefs: VCEDA announces economic development projects. Macy to be Ferrum’s graduation speaker.
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Mountain Valley Pipeline investor re-evaluating project; more . . .
Blue Ridge Rock Festival moves from Pittsylvania County to Halifax County. Memorial fund set up for slain Big Stone Gap officer’s daughter. Former Roanoke Times press building to become apartments.
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Blue Ridge Parkway visitors up 21%; more . . .
Briefs: VCEDA awards grant to data analytics firm in Richlands. Repairs coming to Troutville rest stop on I-81. Emory & Henry names new CIO. Roanoke arts group gets grant. Junior Achievement seeks volunteers.
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Covid cases decline but Southwest still higher than state rate
From elsewhere: Longtime Roanoke journalist George Kegley passes away at 93. Halifax adds officers are guns found at school. Gin Blossoms to play Bristol Feb. 22.
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Covington and Sussex have zero covid cases, but far Southwest still has high rates
The 11 localities with the highest rates are all west of the Blue Ridge; 10 of those 11 are in Southwest Virginia.
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Averett opens center for nursing program in Norfolk; more . . .
Briefs: Applications now being accepted for abandoned mine projects. Averett presents ‘Peter and the Starcatcher’ Thursday-Saturday. Virginia Western adds grants administrator.