Between 600 and 700 runners will run the marathon on Saturday, and more than 3,000 will compete in associated races over the weekend. The post Roanoke prepares for 15th Blue Ridge Marathon appeared first on Cardinal News.

Minneapolis-based Artspace is looking at the Riverdale development — the former American Viscose property — as a place to create living and working spaces for artists. The post Arts developer eyes Roanoke for first Virginia project appeared first on Cardinal News.

Meanwhile, here are three historical figures from the county who receive no recognition in Virginia. Why not? The post Shenandoah County debates whether to restore Confederate names to schools appeared first on Cardinal News.

A reader from Arlington says he's never been west of Roanoke and would like to visit. You can help give him some suggestions on what to see and do. The post What travel advice would you give to someone visiting our part of Virginia? appeared first on Cardinal News.

Lucyville was founded by a freed slave in the late 19th century. Students from Cumberland Middle School helped make the marker a reality. The post Story of Black Lucyville community lives through new historical marker appeared first on Cardinal News.

The recently concluded General Assembly session demonstrated that engaging and empowering local communities isn’t very high on most legislators’ agendas. The post Appalachian Voices report details some economic strategies for Southwest Virginia coal counties appeared first on Cardinal News.

From elsewhere: Bedford group unveils plan to repurpose former Body Camp school into community center. Plan for 2030 Mecklenburg school rezoning goes forward. Closure of Roanoke's Wasena Bridge starts Monday. The post Virginia governor signs ‘permissive, cutting-edge’ NIL bill; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

A state commission on Thursday also approved an economic incentive package for Applied Materials. Details about the company's plans for Lynchburg remain unclear. The post Company backed by $100 million in federal funding looks to open battery plant in Lynchburg appeared first on Cardinal News.

The bills, which apply to Appalachian Power and Dominion Energy, now go back to the governor for his signature. The post Youngkin’s changes to bills that would let utilities seek approval to charge customers for nuclear development costs clear General Assembly appeared first on Cardinal News.

No vetoes were overrriden. A deal was struck to keep talking about the budget. The only drama was over electronic 'skill' games. The post A dramatic confrontation between the governor and General Assembly over the budget fizzles into cooperation appeared first on Cardinal News.

The transit service will host an open house April 23 to gather input on proposed route and schedule changes in Galax.  The post Mountain Lynx seeks input on proposed transit route changes appeared first on Cardinal News.

Founder of Octo to speak at Virginia Tech commencement. Central Virginia student named inaugural poet laureate of state community college system. National Park Service seeks food vendors for Mabry Mill. The post Mural proposals sought for Bedford building; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

From elsewhere: Lawmakers say new federal rule will protect coal miners. Bluefield University ending on-campus nursing program. Pittsylvania County administrator resigns. The post Lynchburg mayor says city working to find money to keep two elementary schools open; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

The governor now has to decide if he will veto or sign legislation that would tax and regulate electronic betting machines in Virginia. The post State Senate sends Youngkin’s skill games amendments back to his desk appeared first on Cardinal News.

The legislation known as the make-ready bill goes back to Gov. Glenn Youngkin for his signature and would become law on July 1. The post General Assembly agrees with governor’s change to broadband deployment bill appeared first on Cardinal News.

The governor plans to call a special session for May 13 for lawmakers to review and vote on a new spending plan. The post In a bipartisan move, Youngkin and Democrats agree to take the state budget back to the drawing board appeared first on Cardinal News.

Nearly 90-degree heat and the year’s first confirmed tornado join gusty winds, wildfires and snow in recent Southwest and Southside Virginia weather. The post Summer enters chat as four-season April continues appeared first on Cardinal News.

The budget amendment is among more than 200 from the Republican governor that the Democratic-controlled legislature will consider as it reconvenes Wednesday in Richmond. The post Youngkin amendment would cancel creation of $5 million program for down payment help appeared first on Cardinal News.

The two Republicans are running roughly even in fundraising. The post Campaign finance reports suggest McGuire’s challenge to Rep. Good is serious appeared first on Cardinal News.

The bill will ensure that Virginians will no longer have to worry about going without power or water during unsafe times, such as the hottest or coldest days of the year or during public health emergencies. The post Bill regulating utility shutoffs is necessary because of Virginia’s growing energy affordability gap appeared first on Cardinal News.