From elsewhere: Raleigh-to-Richmond rail project receives $1 billion federal grant. Work to begin on extension of river greenway to Explore Park in Roanoke County. Virginia agency begins investigation into unauthorized cost-share funding approval in Appomattox area.
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Youngkin proposes increased state support for child care initiatives
The governor wants the state to invest more than $440 million a year for the next two years in the Building Blocks for Virginia Families initiative. It will be part of his proposed budget, which he’s expected to roll out later this month.
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Blacksburg shopping app looks to grow, while keeping its local focus
The Localyte app launched during the pandemic. By mid-November, about 3,000 people had downloaded the app, and 400 businesses had signed up.
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Black Pumas, Leftover Salmon added to FloydFest lineup; more …
Roanoke gun violence commission seeks grant applicants. Roanoke Valley Libraries launch mobile app.
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O’Quinn tapped as new House Republican deputy minority leader
The incoming House minority leader said it was important to have someone from Southwest Virginia on the Republican leadership team.
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Roanoke City Council OKs steps to aid Amazon-Deschutes negotiations
Amazon is in talks with the brewery to buy a 49-acre piece of land in the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology with an eye toward constructing and operating a distribution center.
