Plus: A debated request for a dog kennel in Roanoke County is set for a public hearing Tuesday.
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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.
Posted inEducation
Emory & Henry no longer on probation with accreditor
The university was put on probation in June 2025 after several years of monitoring over financial concerns.
Posted inEconomy
State levies $106K civil charge on Halifax County solar facility
In a series of inspection reports, the state’s environmental agency cited multiple violations of erosion and sediment control regulations. The developer said it’s working with the agency to address everything that’s required.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Virginia Museum of Transportation receives donations to maintain the 611, Salem opens housing survey
Plus: Botetourt County receives state historical marker for TransAmerica Bicycle Trail.
Posted inLocal
Installation of Flock Raven audio devices paused in Roanoke after 30 installed in wrong locations
The city council approved permits for 75 locations to place audio detectors in April. At that point, contracts had already been signed with Flock, city attorney says.
Posted inLynchburg area
After party nominating process tossed out, six Republicans have made Lynchburg ballot as independents
In all, 10 candidates will be seeking three seats on city council: six Republicans running as independents, three Democrats and another independent.
Posted inEconomy
Tech Briefs: Virginia adds a new term, agrivoltaics, to its code of laws
Plus: Jefferson Lab Data Center will provide research boon to Virginia Tech, professor says.
Posted inNews Briefs
15 sites added to Virginia Landmarks Register
The new additions include sites in Bath, Halifax, Highland, Lee, Prince Edward and Pulaski counties, plus the city of Lynchburg.
Posted inPolitics
Three Democrats vie for nomination to challenge Griffith in the 9th District
The 9th District is Virginia’s most Republican congressional district, but that hasn’t stopped three Democrats from wanting the party’s nomination to challenge GOP incumbent Morgan Griffith.
