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Southwest Virginia is ‘not an afterthought’

Virginia Redistricting Commission hears public comments from Southwest residents

You might think armadillos are desert critters. Used to be, but not anymore. Now they’re waddling our way.

Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside.

It’s not simply because they’re rural because there are lots of rural counties with much higher vaccination rates. So what is it?

The commission meets next week in Southwest Virginia; this is an exciting time to visit.

Here are some of the top headlines around Southwest and Southside:

Both parties have new redistricting maps. The question isn’t whether seats will be lost, but whose and where.

This small town on the Wise-Russell line will host an Appalachian summit designed to showcase how it’s changed its economy.

Democrats need more voters to move to Southwest and Southside Virginia. Their big margins in Northern Virginia don’t help them win legislative seats.

The redistricting commission can’t decide whether to keep Roanoke and Roanoke County separate or combined in a single state Senate district.