Mining ended at the site in the early 1980s.
News Briefs
Stay informed with the latest headlines from across Southwest and Southside Virginia with Cardinal News Briefs. This category features fast, essential updates from the trusted journalists at Cardinal News, covering breaking news, local government, education, business, public safety, weather, health, transportation, community events and more.
From the New River Valley and Roanoke Valley to Southside Virginia, the New River Highlands and beyond, Cardinal News Briefs delivers timely reporting and quick-hit stories that keep readers connected to the issues shaping Southwest and Southside Virginia communities. Whether you’re looking for developing news, regional updates, statewide policy impacts or local stories that matter to Virginians, this page offers concise, reliable journalism rooted in the region.
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Emory & Henry welcomes inaugural class of nursing students; more . . .
Briefs: Vaccination available at Chatham McDonald’s on Thursday. Park Service seeks feedback on closing Blue Ridge Parkway for triathlon event. Liberty students to present at Harvard research conference.
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Tech lifts vaccine mandate, Ballad sets deadline; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside.
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Liberty celebrates first master’s graduate from School of Engineering
School also expects to graduate its first PhD in engineering in May.
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Youngkin names two from Southwest to new parole board; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside.
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Spearhead Trails rec center in Coeburn planned; more . . .
Briefs: UVA-Wise band members attend clinic in Chicago. Radford University’s Smith co-authors chapter. Roanoke College names two to Board of Trustees.
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Miyares fires 30 from attorney general’s office; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside.
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Alexandria has highest COVID rate; Covington the lowest
The highest rates are now in metro areas while six of the 10 lowest are in Southwest Virginia.
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Northam announces final phase of 460 construction in Buchanan County
Construction won’t be completed until 2026.
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Eight business sites in Southwest, Southside receive funding; more . . .
Briefs: Companies in Roanoke County, Tazewell graduate from export program. Bluefield University extends remote learning.
