Businesses and tourists alike will benefit from expanded internet access on the Virginia Creeper and Mendota trails, according to the commission and U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith.
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$1 million secured to develop Wise County’s Elam Farm property
The money was approved by the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority. Work is underway and the site will be an expansion of the Lonesome Pine Regional Business and Technology Park in Wise.
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Bedford supervisors talk ‘preemptive strike’ against state on solar control; more . . .
From elswhere: Roanoke board plans apology for urban renewal impacts. Youngkin concerned about online tutoring service used in Roanoke County. Democrats criticize health board pick.
Posted inEconomy
$7 million in federal funding for Coalfields Expressway project is well-timed, official says
The highway will be expanded from two to four lanes between Grundy and Southern Gap in Buchanan County.
Posted inOpinion
Freedom of Information Act doesn’t always reveal government malfeasance. In Patrick County, it showed a government looking out for taxpayers.
Here are six ways we at Cardinal have used the Freedom of Information Act in our reporting.
Posted inPolitics
Martinsville police expand their crime-fighting arsenal with new technologies
License plate cameras, narcotics analyzers and a crime-scene laser camera were among the items the department purchased with the help of a state grant.
Posted inOpinion
Roanoke should not decrease school funding
There’s a proposal to change the formula by which Roanoke allocates school fundng.
Posted inNews Briefs
Amendments establishing single Virginia Medicaid pharmacy benefits manager die in conference; more …
From elsewhere: Christiansburg lawyer Ryan Hamrick tapped for judgeship. Blue Ridge Rock Festival organizers trying to clear up ticket sale confusion. Veterinary professionals seeking to open Cat Café in Roanoke.
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Mountain Gateway, UVa lab schools get preliminary approval; more …
Artisan conference scheduled for April 25-27 in Abingdon. Legislation would rename Lynchburg VA clinic for WWII soldier.
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Youngkin won’t rule out budget veto
He vowed to cut tax increases from the spending plan and made it clear he wants to see the proposed sports arena in Alexandria.
