Virginia hemp businesses said the new rule, set to take effect Saturday, will render much of their inventory illegal to sell.
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Posted inPolitics
Candidate drops out of Lynchburg City Council race
That leaves nine candidates seeking three open seats this November.
Posted inLocal
New River Valley Field Notes: Radford Arsenal incinerator completion now set for 2027
Plus: U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, files birthright citizenship bill and Democratic candidates respond.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Southwest Virginia Field Notes: New legislation pushes to increase monthly stipend for black lung benefit recipients
Plus: A music shop is coming to St. Paul, and early voting for the primaries ends Aug. 1
Posted inLocal
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Police department touts drop in Roanoke crime
Plus: There’s an opportunity Thursday night to get a last look at Roanoke’s Democratic city council candidates before the Aug. 4 primary.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Voluntary water measures now in place with persistent drought
Plus: Roanoke City Council votes to restrict data centers through zoning regulations.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Roanoke council sends zoning amendments to fourth review, after being told that creates problems
A council majority feels more work on a plan is important enough for an understaffed planning department.
Posted inNew River Valley
New River Valley Field Notes: Two candidates for two council seats so far in Blacksburg
Plus: Giles County gets a substantial amount of money for a brownfield cleanup.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke wins 9th All-America City Award
Plus: A debated request for a dog kennel in Roanoke County is set for a public hearing Tuesday.
Posted inEconomy
Investment firm to buy troubled tech company Luna Innovations
The company, formerly headquartered in Roanoke, had recently settled a class-action lawsuit for $7.3 million, after plaintiffs alleged securities fraud.
