News Briefs

News briefs: 2023 Recreational Trails Program grant round opens. Outdoor sculpture installed along Blue Ridge Parkway near Fancy Gap.

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.

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.

News briefs: TAP in Roanoke announces workshops, classes. Hurley remodeling company awarded $10,000 grant by VCEDA.

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.

Ferrum College to host evening with Mark Twain actor. Franklin Graham will be Liberty commencement speaker. Radford names new provost, senior VP.

Gate City restaurant receives $10,000 VCEDA grant. Coalition funds expanded behavioral health training that focuses on children.

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.

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.

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.