The days leading up to Thursday’s Republican mass meeting were contentious, as Eric Phillips accused his opponent, Will Pace, of orchestrating the time, place and method of the nomination to his own advantage.
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Posted inEconomy
Framatome to invest $49.4 million in Lynchburg-area facilities, add 515 jobs
The nuclear-energy firm, whose North American headquarters are in the Hill City, will upgrade its three area facilities and add hundreds of new engineers and support staff through 2027.
Posted inSports
‘Virginia’s Championship City’ marks a major milestone with Stagg Bowl
Salem on Friday hosts the 50th Stagg Bowl — and the city’s 102nd NCAA championship.
Posted inPolitics
State police, special prosecutor investigating threats against Lynchburg-area Republican officials
A social media post made threats against elected officials, police said. This follows political turmoil in Lynchburg.
Posted inEducation
Henry County adds metal detectors to schools for after-school activities, including athletics
Detectors have been installed at Magna Vista High School, Bassett High School, Fieldale-Collinsville Middle School and Laurel Park Middle School at a cost of $75,000.
Posted inOpinion
About 40 colleges across the U.S. now offer programs in cannabis studies
The growth of a legal marijuana industry has prompted schools to launch academic studies, covering crop management, chemical extraction and management of cannabis businesses. Will any in Virginia follow?
Posted inNews Briefs
‘A Stanley Country Christmas’ comes to Marion; more …
A roundup of events in Southwest and Southside over the next week.
Posted inNews Briefs
Wizards, Capitals would move to Virginia in tentative deal, Youngkin says; more …
From elsewhere: Judge finds for Youngkin administration in NAACP’s FOIA case. Lynchburg Republican City Committee passes resolution of confidence in Misjuns after council censure. Stuart town cat found safe and sound.
Posted inPolitics
Political intrigue swirls around Republican nominating method in Southside district
The nominating convention has been set for Thursday in Chatham, hometown of one of the two candidates.
Posted inCulture
Its building failing and its caseload growing, a Wise County crisis support nonprofit launched a bold expansion plan
Family Crisis Support Services helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, trafficking, homelessness and other issues in five counties in the coalfields of Southwest Virginia. It celebrates the opening of its new center on Wednesday.