The Hill City will have a June 18 Republican primary for the Ward IV council seat while the Star City will have a Democratic primary that day for three at-large council nominations.
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Wildlife officials propose regulations to manage hunting dogs
One proposal would require use of GPS dog collars for any dog used in deer or bear hunting, if the animal is not already restrained.
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Gov. Youngkin vetoes cannabis bill, minimum wage hike
The governor rejected legislation that would have created a legal, adult-use retail marijuana market by 2025.
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Danville, Roanoke named All-America City finalists
Danville has received the award twice, Roanoke six times. This year’s 10 winners will be named in June.
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Fariss bond set at $5,000, preliminary hearing set for June
The judge also ordered the former state legislator to seek drug abuse treatment.
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Sen. Warner talks technology and intelligence in swing through Western Virginia
His visits to Roanoke and Buena Vista were part of a five-city swing of information-gathering and discussions.
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Martinsville embarks on study of its budget process
Changes could be on the way to how Martinsville handles its budget, thanks to an ongoing outside audit.
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Bond hearing delayed again for Fariss
Matt Fariss, a former state delegate from Campbell County, remains jailed on gun and drug charges after his arrest Saturday night.
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Youngkin vetoes 30 gun bills, signs 4, amends 6
The governor’s veto count now totals 121 — the same number that Democrat Terry McAuliffe signed during his entire four-year term.
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Fariss had meth in his pocket at his arrest, records show
The former Republican lawmaker has remained behind bars in Amherst County, but he is due to appear in court for a bond hearing Tuesday.