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Democratic candidate emerges for special election in Southside House district
Melody Cartwright of Martinsville has declared her candidacy to oppose Republican Eric Phillips in the Jan. 9 special election.
Posted inWeather
Passing coastal storm to bring another windy, rainy Sunday to much of Virginia
The storm doesn’t have enough cold air to cause a winter storm but will bring down some colder air behind it to briefly chill what would otherwise be a mild pre-Christmas week.
Posted inHealthcare
Youngkin proposes budget boost for children’s mental health services
The governor’s proposed budget includes $500 million for behavioral health as the state’s Right Help, Right Now initiative enters its second year.
Posted inEducation
OpenAI teaming with Virginia Tech’s Rishi Jaitly to make headway in India
Jaitly said he isn’t leaving the university, where he leads the Institute for Leadership in Technology.
Posted inPolitics
Sen. Ruff to resign for health reasons; Youngkin sets special election for Jan. 9
The veteran senator says he is leaving to focus on cancer diagnosis. He was set to be the senior Republican on the Senate Finance Committee. Four candidates have now announced for the seat.
Posted inHealthcare
Treatment center for women with substance-use disorder to open in Dickenson County
It will join another residential treatment center, this one for men, that’s expected to open next year. County officials say Southwest Virginia has been hit hard by addiction, and the facilities are part of their economic development plan.
Posted inOpinion
Excited about Youngkin’s deal to bring 2 major league teams to Virginia? We’ve been here before.
No previous attempt to bring a franchise to Virginia has been successful — and there have been quite a few.
Posted inNews Briefs
Charley Crockett, Shawn Mullins and more added to FloydFest lineup; more …
Roanoke launches greenway information system. Downtown Farmville facade grants program now accepting applications.
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Virginia ABC official files whistleblower suit, alleging retaliation for reporting millions in losses; more …
From elsewhere: Lynchburg City Council OKs additional $3 million to amphitheater project. Data breach at Berglund Automotive affected 51,000 customers, lawsuit claims. Virginia Tech’s gamble in Northern Virginia is paying off.