Voters have plenty to consider as five candidates seek three party nominations.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Blacksburg incubator gets $1 annual lease, will offer new use of old building
Plus: A split Christiansburg Town Council approves police camera contract.
Posted inEducation
Mountain Empire Community College closing workforce center, relocating programs to campus
The shift helps the college save money during a tight financial time, officials said.
Posted inHealthcare
Radford University finalizing plan to build new health sciences center on Roanoke’s Jefferson Street
The new building would house all Radford University Carilion programs, a university spokesperson said.
Posted inLocal
New River Valley Field Notes: Crew paddling the entire New River to share experience in Blacksburg
Plus: A Floyd County family gets some needed help to have water on the homestead.
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Peppers Ferry predicament: Christiansburg Town Council turns down park land over access road
The town’s fastest-growing area is relying on roads through neighborhoods to help manage traffic.
Posted inLocal
New River Valley Field Notes: Medal of Honor awarded to late Vietnam War hero of Radford
Plus: Will Price Park finally become what supporters believe it should be?
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: USA Cycling to race for third straight year in Roanoke region
Plus: Roanoke City Council approves a rezoning for 74 townhomes.
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Roanoke Parks Foundation says it will no longer work with city
This comes after the city made a decision to cut its own park maintenance funding.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: New fire chief tapped from state agency
Also, a look at how two Lynchburg area governments are shaping the data center debate with zoning changes, and a way for you to weigh in on Forest Road safety improvements.
