A memo sent by the Virginia Department of Emergency Management to localities affected by Hurricane Helene outlined a lack of communication from the federal agency to the state.
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How statistics cover up the surge of newcomers moving into Mecklenburg County (and other rural counties, too)
New census data helps show what’s happening beneath the surface of population trends: Some rural counties have a surprisingly high number of newcomers.
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Disaster declaration covers 17 Virginia localities, with 16 more still under review
The declaration opens up federal aid for recovery efforts. But so far, only money for repairing public facilities and infrastructure has been approved.
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Trump approves disaster declaration for Southwest Virginia communities hit by February flooding
Some areas received as much as 7 inches of rain, resulting in flash flooding, blocked roads, mudslides, and damaged and destroyed bridges, homes and businesses.
Posted inOpinion
Is Martinsville really ‘a dying town’? The data shows quite the opposite.
Here are three measures that show how Martinsville has turned itself around.
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Roanoke looks to build a school. Lynchburg eyes closing one. A demographic tale of two cities.
Here are the numbers that are driving school decisions in both communities.
Posted inWeather
Repairs to section of U.S. 58 destroyed by Hurricane Helene are expected to be completed 6 months ahead of schedule
In a trip back to Damascus to check on storm repairs, U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine called what’s been accomplished “impressive.”
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One month after catastrophic flooding in Southwest Virginia, still no word on requests for a federal disaster declaration
Eleven counties are included in the request. A declaration from the president would open up access to federal funding for recovery efforts.
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Roanoke and Lynchburg are rising as destinations for people moving out of Washington metro. Will Trump’s cuts accelerate that?
An analysis of Census Bureau data shows that D.C.-area expatriates are more likely to move to the western part of the state now than they were a dozen years ago.
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90 homes sustained major damage and 18 were destroyed in February flooding in Southwest Virginia, preliminary estimate finds
The state is still awaiting an expedited major disaster declaration from the president. Gov. Glenn Youngkin has expanded the number of counties included in his request from three to 11.
