News Briefs

Patrick County cleanup event scheduled for April 22. Roanoke County invites Hollins residents to participate in library design. Franklin County hosts community input session for economic development strategic plan.

From elsewhere: Virginia plans rules for electronic, Texas Hold ’Em gaming. Virginia Tech students celebrate as team dances to the Elite Eight. Broker: Roanoke region’s restaurant business on upswing.

Education briefs: Labor Secretary Slater announced as Ferrum commencement speaker. Ninth District student art competition open for entries.

From elsewhere: New Belgium Brewing acquiring Botetourt County facility. Halifax County planners back fees for small-scale solar. Virginia policymakers consider changing hemp bill to reduce impact on CBD products.

Event briefs: Roanoke celebrates World Art Day with art parade. The Slackers and the Pietasters coming to The Lyric. Lime Kiln 2023 lineup features Sam Bush, Dan Tyminski, Garrison Keillor.

From elsewhere: Youngkin appoints Tennessee schools official as new state superintendent. Lynchburg native hired as new Pittsylvania County administrator. Job growth stalls as unemployment rises in Southside region.

News briefs: Google, Downtown Wytheville partner to offer digital training for small businesses. Wythville creative writing contest open for entries. Montgomery Museum recognized with statewide innovation award.

From elsewhere: Report says black lung benefits don’t keep up with need. Recycling programs across Southwest Virginia finding new solutions after massive fire at RDS warehouse. Carroll Circuit Court awarded grant to preserve local records.

News briefs: Southwest Virginia Museum to host master plan meeting. Fralin, Friedlander honored for work with Roanoke biomedical institute. TSA recruiting officers for Roanoke airport.

Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Virginia: Politics: State Sen. John Cosgrove is ninth senator to retire. — Richmond Times-Dispatch. Judge dismisses Martinsville’s filing over water plant. — Henry County Enterprise. ‘It’s been a road that I have learned from’: First African American judge chosen in 24th District. — […]