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Salem City Council to consider appropriation of $1.5 million from VDOT for downtown improvements

by Samantha Verrelli February 9, 2026February 8, 2026

The city would need to provide a 100% match to the award funding.

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Roanoke school budget cuts to be discussed at virtual town hall Thursday

by Samantha Verrelli February 4, 2026January 30, 2026

RCPS Chief Financial Officer Kathleen Jackson shared a presentation with the board Tuesday evening that shed light on cuts that the division is considering, including cutting the new Community Empowerment Center.

Whitney Rankin, a Caesars Virginia roulette instructor, demonstrates how to deal a blackjack hand. Photo by Grace Mamon.

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Casino revenue to exceed expectations in Danville. City council will consider putting excess toward economic development

by Grace Mamon February 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The city budgeted for an expected $35 million in gaming tax revenue from Caesars Virginia. That amount is trending higher “by several millions.”

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3 public meetings in the New River Valley address proposed housing projects and a new medical education building

by Abby Steketee February 2, 2026February 1, 2026

The Christiansburg Planning Commission meets on Monday; Christiansburg and Blacksburg town councils meet on Tuesday.

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Blacksburg, Radford councils meet Tuesday; Christiansburg rescheduled to Feb. 3

by Abby Steketee January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

One might ask why wings need to be flown around. One wanting the answer should look no further than Christiansburg Town Council.

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Postponed Montgomery county board meets Wednesday to consider rezoning requests, more

by Jeff Lester January 26, 2026January 24, 2026

Montgomery is the largest county in Virginia that still reassesses property values every four years, according to a presentation prepared for the meeting.

a map graphic of Hurt in Pittsylvania County with parcels outlined in orange that are under consideration for rezoning

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Pittsylvania supervisors to vote on rezoning 200-plus acres in Hurt for industrial use

by Grace Mamon January 19, 2026February 17, 2026

The planning commission unanimously recommended approval for the rezoning, which pertains to residential and agricultural parcels adjacent to an industrial park.

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Pittsylvania holds joint public hearing on new zoning designation at megasite

by Grace Mamon January 15, 2026February 17, 2026

The county’s planning commission and board of supervisors are jointly hosting the Thursday public hearing, accelerating the pace for approval of this item.