Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation leaders see the money as a “catalyst” for growth in Southwest and Southside.
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As options grow for in-state gambling, so does need for more prevention and treatment of problem gamblers
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
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Virginia dedicates more money to rail assistance program; more …
From elsewhere: Smith Mountain Lake groups form alliance to protect against harmful algal blooms. Future rezoning plans will move 100 plus Mecklenburg students. Roanoke bus system has major financial control issues, audits find.
Posted inPolitics
The state’s first small modular nuclear reactor likely won’t be built in Southwest Virginia after all, Youngkin says
In October 2022, Youngkin pledged to deploy the state’s first commercial SMR in Southwest Virginia. This week, he said other sites are better suited.
Posted inWeather
Fiery intro to spring, but another Saturday soaker will quell risk
Chilly gusts spreading both fire and snowflakes greet official arrival of spring following historically warm first half of March.
Posted inHealthcare
Foresight sells Patrick County hospital site; plans behavioral health center instead
Foresight Health purchased the shuttered hospital in 2022 with a promise to reopen it, but little work was ever done on the building.
Posted inOpinion
Some advice for Gov. Youngkin as he tries to pitch the Alexandria arena
Maybe he shouldn’t be calling this deal “unprecedented.” Here’s why.
Posted inEconomy
Proposed Danville budget projects $25 million in casino gaming revenues
The next fiscal year in Danville will see continued operation of the temporary casino and the opening of the permanent Caesars Virginia resort.
Posted inOpinion
Should we stick with a system that is great?
Roanoke should not change its funding formula for schools.
Posted inNews Briefs
Bills to help conserve agricultural land amid development pressures will become law; more …
From elsewhere: Wise County eyes $3 million courthouse upgrade. Advance Auto to pay $1.7 million in retirement plan settlement. Judge rules suit against Virginia felon disenfranchisement rule can proceed.
