Largely rural Pittsylvania County recently approved a new 1,900-unit housing development. But volunteer fire and EMS ranks are already dwindling.
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Virginia’s presidential primary is Tuesday. Here’s what to look for.
Donald Trump is in Richmond Saturday. Will he use the occasion to make an endorsement in the 5th District Republican contest?
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Trial testimony discusses animal welfare, living conditions at Natural Bridge Zoo
The trial, which will determine the fate of nearly 100 animals, was scheduled to end Thursday but will now extend through Friday and likely into the first week of March.
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Stewartsville parents voice concerns over possible school closure
Bedford County is weighing four options, all of which involve closing Stewartsville Elementary.
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Strengthening Virginia agriculture for a prosperous future
The recently released 2022 agricultural census highlighted some startling results about current trends.
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49 Winchester, Wallflowers among Rhythm & Roots headliners; more …
Roaring Run to close for a month for maintenance. McAfee Knob trailhead shuttle service resumes, expands into Salem. Salem police chief announces retirement.
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As student numbers rise, attendance zones may shift in Mecklenburg; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia senator who does legal work for skill game industry will help write skill game bill. Proposals target “zombie” mines. Danville Dairy Daddies will be city’s second baseball team.
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Budget negotiators named; will start work Sunday to resolve differences
The House and Senate are nearly $1 billion apart on school funding.
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Shared solar bills clear General Assembly
The legislation would establish a program for Appalachian Power customers to buy solar energy without needing their own panels, and it would expand an existing Dominion Energy program.
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Rep. Good says ‘the other side is pure evil.’ It doesn’t seem that way in Richmond, though.
He says Democrats are Marxists. Some say Republicans are fascists. Legislators in the General Assembly don’t act that way, though.
