News briefs: 2023 Recreational Trails Program grant round opens. Outdoor sculpture installed along Blue Ridge Parkway near Fancy Gap.
News Briefs
Jody Pyles announces Republican challenge to Del. Jason Ballard; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin says he will sign legislation ending higher insurance premiums for tobacco users. Worries voiced over proposed travel center, truck stop in Montgomery County. Virginia Tech hosts mock European Summit for local students.
Virginia Tech associate professor receives Fulbright scholarship to study in the Amazon rainforest; more …
Education briefs: Virginia Tech institute partners on national security initiatives. Virginia Museum of History and Culture offers workshops for teachers. Faculty at Tech, VMI win awards. Botetourt offers scholarship. Entrepreneur director named at W&L.
Darius Rucker to play downtown Roanoke summer concert series; more …
News briefs: TAP in Roanoke announces workshops, classes. Hurley remodeling company awarded $10,000 grant by VCEDA.
Sovah Health eliminates administrative positions in Danville and Martinsville; more …
From elsewhere: Trees come down as site work kicks off for new Halifax County High School. Virginia has rolled out its third version of history standards. Critics say problems remain. Virginia banks don’t face same risks as failed institutions.
Virginia Board of Education to hold hearings in Roanoke, Abingdon, Farmville on new SOL standards; more …
Ferrum College to host evening with Mark Twain actor. Franklin Graham will be Liberty commencement speaker. Radford names new provost, senior VP.
Virginia to receive $11.7 million to reclaim abandoned mine lands; more …
Gate City restaurant receives $10,000 VCEDA grant. Coalition funds expanded behavioral health training that focuses on children.
Residents question two proposed solar farms in Southside; more . . .
From elsewhere: Airport at Hot Springs to get new terminal. Fifth craft brewery headed for Roanoke’s “beer alley.” Falwell sues Liberty University. Dept. of Forestry official dies fighting Buchanan County fire.
RAMP welcomes 5 startups into spring 2023 cohort; more …
News briefs: VCEDA approves funds for Breaks Interstate Park projects. Roanoke College to host national leader in reparations movement. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Viet Thanh Nguyen to speak at Moss Arts Center in Blacksburg.
Virginia towing companies could gain the right to impose $20 fuel surcharge; more …
From elsewhere: Christiansburg’s Due South BBQ closes in latest business move by Del. Marie March. Former professor settles racial discrimination lawsuit against VMI. Federal funds to aid Creeper Trail work.