The valley’s water use has consistently run below what was projected, which has pushed the date at which the valley will run out of water further into the future.
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Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: Roanoke County teacher headlines rural school conference, shares how he tackles the opioid crisis in the classroom
Plus: Virginia parents call for less screen time at school, and learn about rum and spirits at the University of Lynchburg.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke school Superintendent Verletta White announces retirement
White said the decision is entirely hers.
Posted inHealthcare
Translation tool eases communication at free dental clinic
Virginia Tech graduate students created the platform to help Spanish-speaking patients navigate dental appointments at the Bradley Free Clinic in Roanoke.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt grocery store plan advances
Also: New Christiansburg train station renderings, Microsoft’s Mecklenburg expansion, Valley Link’s Buckingham meeting postponed and electric upgrades at Wythe County’s Progress Park.
Posted inEducation
Roanoke County supervisor’s federal lawsuit against school board members dismissed
Martha Hooker’s retaliation case against three school board members was dismissed at the request of both sides.
Posted inEconomy
Austrian manufacturer to invest $85 million in Roanoke, creating 435 jobs
RINGANA will use the Roanoke facility as its distribution hub for the United States, as well as for manufacturing and research.
Posted inEducation
Extra Credit: Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library expands in Roanoke
Plus: A student-led food truck serves up street tacos in downtown Lynchburg, Montgomery County names school leaders and UVA Wise launches workforce training pilot programs.
Posted inSports
A Roanoke accountant is now the nation’s senior pickleball champion
Youssef Bouzidi is currently ranked No. 1 nationally in the AARP/APP men’s pro 50-over singles ratings and is No. 2 in both men’s doubles and mixed doubles.
Posted inOpinion
Two trends converge on Botetourt County: Data centers and solar farms.
Both have stirred opposition, but many stances on both come into conflict with other long-held principles. Here’s an overview of the politics involved and the tension points.
