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.
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New River Valley Field Notes: Patrick Jensen to run for Montgomery County commonwealth’s attorney
Patrick Jensen will seek to succeed Mary Pettitt in Montgomery County.
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Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Appeals court dismisses Medmont/Deyerle case against city of Roanoke and ABoone Real Estate
Plus: Valley Metro holds a public hearing on proposed rate increases, including the Star Line Trolley.
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Extra Credit: Randolph College adds women’s flag football team
Plus: Virginia joins lawsuit over student loan limits, Ferrum names new provost.
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Southwest Virginia Field Notes: Rhythm & Roots gets ready to mark its 25th anniversary
Plus, Friends of Southwest Virginia launches a development effort and “Ride for a Cure” set for June 6.
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Notes from the Square: Tobacco Commission launches nonprofit to aid in grant applications
Plus: New board appointments from the governor, and a state budget update.
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Why a building remains vacant in the busiest part of downtown Blacksburg
Decades after the building last had business, town officials continue to incentivize prospective business owners and issue maintenance violations in the process.
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Lynchburg Field Notes: School board nomination process begins
Plus, the semi-pro sports season kicks off and small businesses are kick-started in this first edition of a weekly Lynchburg-focused column.
