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Here’s what readers recommended a visitor see on the way to Southwest Virginia
First of two parts based on reader recommendations after a Richmond journalist referred to "whatever the hell is west of Roanoke." The post Here’s what readers recommended a visitor see on the way to Southwest Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
2 Bedford County School Board members say board wasn’t aware of lawsuit against parent
The suit seeks $600,000 from a parent it says harassed staffers at his son’s school. But several school board members have posted on Facebook to say they didn’t know about the legal action. The post 2 Bedford County School Board members say board wasn’t aware of lawsuit against parent appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia’s first shared solar facilities come online; more …
From elsewhere: Blacksburg Islamic Society celebrates expansion as Virginia Tech encampment recognized. Henry County family sues jail and health care providers for son's "preventable death." Danville's 6-story parking deck construction to begin in August. The post Virginia’s first shared solar facilities come online; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
It takes a village: How the Black community in Lexington supported VMI and its first wave of Black cadets
VMI accepted its first Black cadets in 1968. Here's how the Black community in Lexington supported them. The post It takes a village: How the Black community in Lexington supported VMI and its first wave of Black cadets appeared first on Cardinal News.
Former UVA Wise College board member Quillen gives $1 million to school; more …
Youngkin announces board appointments. Blacksburg student named congressional art contest winner. The post Former UVA Wise College board member Quillen gives $1 million to school; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing
The school board will vote May 7 on the superintendent’s recommendation to close Copper Creek and Swords Creek schools due to declining enrollment and budget concerns. The post Parents, teachers beg Russell County not to close 2 elementary schools during emotional public hearing appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke named a ‘welcoming city’ for immigrants, 100 years after the U.S. tried to shut the doors to many
Roanoke's honor comes in the anniversary year of the Immigration Act of 1924, which some say hastened the Great Depression and war with Japan. The post Roanoke named a ‘welcoming city’ for immigrants, 100 years after the U.S. tried to shut the doors to many appeared first on Cardinal News.
Blacks In Technology’s Southwest Virginia chapter celebrates its first year
The group, which is aligned with the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council and has almost 80 members, recently was recognized as the organization's fastest-growing chapter. The post Blacks In Technology’s Southwest Virginia chapter celebrates its first year appeared first on Cardinal News.
2 more lab schools will open in Southwest Virginia after latest round of state approvals
The programs at Emory & Henry College and Roanoke College will welcome their first high school students in the fall. The post 2 more lab schools will open in Southwest Virginia after latest round of state approvals appeared first on Cardinal News.
Want to comment on Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase? Here’s how.
Virginia’s second-largest electric utility proposes raising the average residential bill by about $10. State and local elected officials have criticized the plan, and the public now can weigh in. The post Want to comment on Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase? Here’s how. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lynchburg presents budget option for funding Sandusky, T.C. Miller another year; more …
From elsewhere: Owner, ex-manager in dispute over new Radford hotel as it misses forecasts. Norton splash pad nears completion. Bedford supervisors OK funding for improvement projects at three schools. The post Lynchburg presents budget option for funding Sandusky, T.C. Miller another year; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
TikTok law’s ramifications are international — and local
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, defended the new law meant to force social media app TikTok to either be sold from Chinese control or face a ban in the United States. Some users and computer science experts aren't so sure. The post TikTok law’s ramifications are international — and local appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pulaski town councilman charged with ethics and conflict of interest law violations
Special prosecutor alleges Michael Reis used his office to try to obtain public funds for personal interest. He denies any intentional wrongdoing. The post Pulaski town councilman charged with ethics and conflict of interest law violations appeared first on Cardinal News.
Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country
Virginia's school funding formula doesn't take poverty into account, so high-growth but high-poverty rural counties get penalized. The post Some high-poverty counties are told they can better pay for their own schools than the richest county in the country appeared first on Cardinal News.
New College Institute, philanthropic board move toward mediation, board committee indicates
The boards of the institute and the foundation have been at odds since the New College Foundation, which was established to raise money for NCI, rebranded itself in February 2023 in an attempt to broaden its reach in the region. The post New College Institute, philanthropic board move toward mediation, board committee indicates appeared first on Cardinal News.
Martinsville officials reverse course on Uptown stoplight replacement
The decision to replace stoplights with stop signs was an effort to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. But it drew complaints from residents. The post Martinsville officials reverse course on Uptown stoplight replacement appeared first on Cardinal News.
Neighborhood celebrates ‘largest investment by a nonprofit in southeast Roanoke in decades’
The Presbyterian Community Center breaks ground on a $6 million building that will allow it to expand services in a part of Roanoke that the city has targeted for improvements. The post Neighborhood celebrates ‘largest investment by a nonprofit in southeast Roanoke in decades’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Henry County continues Commonwealth Crossing construction with $24 million contract
Commonwealth Crossing is one of several industrial parks in Henry County. The contract is to build a 172-acre pad site and supporting infrastructure. The post Henry County continues Commonwealth Crossing construction with $24 million contract appeared first on Cardinal News.
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