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Wood Haven project in Roanoke County confirmed as potential data center, will use Spring Hollow water
More specific details continue to be negotiated for technology park site.
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Virginia sought search warrants in Florida in the Natural Bridge Zoo case involving Asha the elephant; an unidentified prosecutor said no
A Florida document says a prosecutor there found the Virginia request “insufficient” but does not elaborate. No one is saying, either, although it’s unusual for one state not to recognize another state’s warrants.
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Local leaders explore the idea of an AI-ready Roanoke region
A group drawn from cities, counties, businesses and higher education is seeking a consultant to study market demand and feasibility of a regional AI center of excellence.
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Roanoke mayor: McGuire and Nash violated city council’s code of conduct over comments about land sale some believe to be for a data center
The matter stems from a vote by the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Authority on Friday.
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Remembering Annie Dillard in the valley that formed ‘Pilgrim at Tinker Creek’
A Hollins alumna reflects on the Pulitzer-winning author, who died last week at 81, and the ways, large and small, that her impact lingers.
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Field Notes are a collection of weekly short news updates and future events to look out for.
The latest field notes from the Roanoke Valley
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke data breach caused by phishing email
Plus: Salem’s first State of the City address set for later this month.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Google gets permit to begin grading for Botetourt County data center
Plus: Salem Area Ministries launches program providing bicycles to elementary students.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: As Salem City Council mourns Saunders, it is tasked with filling his seat
Plus: You can catch Roanoke City Council candidates at forum Thursday.
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