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Morefield to introduce bill for Hurley flood relief

Spurred by August storm in Hurley, legislation would create state flood relief fund .

Since it’s launch in early 2020, Wise County’s partnership with Starlink has brought internet access to more than 360 students.

FEMA had earlier turned down assistance for the Buchanan County community.

Lynchburg Republicans fear that Del. Wendell Walker might not win again in a newly redrawn House district.

Three of the 14 teams will be led by legislators from Southwest or Southside Virginia.

The Democrat denies rumors that he would retire from the state Senate to join a Youngkin administration.

Three health districts in Southwest Virginia have no permanent director, and the state has trouble filling these vacancies.

Kilgore tapped as the new House Majority Leader,

Officials welcome the legislation, but say the state is already on a fast track to universal coverage by 2024.

Of the committee’s 12 members, three hail from Southwest Virginia. Two others are from Lynchburg area.