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Virginia increasingly elects ‘outsiders’ as governor. Do they need more time to learn the job?
Virginia doesn't let governors run for reelection. Does a single term give someone enough time to figure out how to run the state? The post Virginia increasingly elects ‘outsiders’ as governor. Do they need more time to learn the job? appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council fetes winners at annual celebration
Virginia Western Community College’s longtime president was selected for the RBTC Hall of Fame, and an oncological therapeutics company took the top entrepreneurship prize. The post Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council fetes winners at annual celebration appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia health officials launch ‘surveillance system’ for kids sickened by cannabis; more …
From elsewhere: Roanoke citizens, Del. Rasoul seek cease-fire for Gaza. Would a land bank help Farmville clean up derelict properties? Danville City Council revises agreement with Caesars Virginia. The post Virginia health officials launch ‘surveillance system’ for kids sickened by cannabis; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
McGuire says he won’t participate in sole debate set for 5th District GOP primary
Sen. John McGuire's campaign says it never confirmed the date; a spokeswoman for Rep. Bob Good says McGuire won’t attend because “he knows he will perform poorly.” The post McGuire says he won’t participate in sole debate set for 5th District GOP primary appeared first on Cardinal News.
Storms this week bring severe risk, streaky relief from dryness
Amounts of rain, effects of storms will vary from location to location across Southwest and Southside Virginia. The post Storms this week bring severe risk, streaky relief from dryness appeared first on Cardinal News.
Russell County votes to close 2 schools to afford raises for teachers
Swords Creek and Copper Creek elementary schools will close at the end of this school year. Their combined 240 students will move to other schools within the county. The post Russell County votes to close 2 schools to afford raises for teachers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Salem is losing population. Here’s how demography drives the proposed HopeTree development.
Salem's population is skewed older. Meanwhile, a proposed rezoning for mixed-use development is controversial. Here's how those are related. The post Salem is losing population. Here’s how demography drives the proposed HopeTree development. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Hemp market collapses, frustrating network of Southwest Virginia growers
A farming and small business network called Purely Appalachia is looking toward a day when Virginia will have a legal cannabis marketplace. The post Hemp market collapses, frustrating network of Southwest Virginia growers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke City Council interviews applicants for school board; more …
From elsewhere: Dominion says nuclear plant upgrades on budget and schedule. Replacement for Simmons sought on Patrick County board. Town of Rocky Mount to purchase historic downtown building. The post Roanoke City Council interviews applicants for school board; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Good trails McGuire by 14% in 5th District GOP primary, new polling data shows
The challenger has released internal polling that shows him in front of the chairman of the House Freedom Caucus. The post Good trails McGuire by 14% in 5th District GOP primary, new polling data shows appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘A dying art’: New moonshine trail to offer an intoxicating taste of the region’s storied history
Franklin, Patrick and Floyd counties are embracing their ties to bootlegging with the Mountain Spirit Trail, which will feature stops at museums, distilleries and old still sites. The post ‘A dying art’: New moonshine trail to offer an intoxicating taste of the region’s storied history appeared first on Cardinal News.
Shenandoah County set to vote on whether to restore Confederate names
Regardless of what the county does, Virginia has been inconsistent when it comes to changing names — or not. The post Shenandoah County set to vote on whether to restore Confederate names appeared first on Cardinal News.
Blacksburg initiates Toms Creek Basin planning study
The 4,000-acre tract on the northwest side of the town is largely farms, fields and wooded areas. About 3,500 of the town's 45,000 residents live in the basin. The post Blacksburg initiates Toms Creek Basin planning study appeared first on Cardinal News.
Rescuers turn to 3 words to find lost hikers
The what3words app, which works with Google and Apple Maps, simplifies GPS coordinates into easy-to-remember words. Fire and rescue agencies across Central and Southwest Virginia have started to use the app. The post Rescuers turn to 3 words to find lost hikers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Higher price tag, fewer employees than promised part of likely changes to Caesars’ Danville contract; more …
From elsewhere: Bent Mountain section of Mountain Valley Pipeline fails during post-construction tests. Milestone reached for Halifax County provider of broadband. Youngkin spending on consultants to push for procurement savings. The post Higher price tag, fewer employees than promised part of likely changes to Caesars’ Danville contract; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
After decades on the sidelines, North Danville is in line for revitalization, shaped by community input
Across the Dan River from Danville’s River District, a largely revitalized part of the city, is North Danville, a business district with a rich history that lost investments and attention after the tobacco and textile industries left town. This part of Danville is the city’s next target for revitalization. But an unorthodox approach is needed […] The post After decades on the sidelines, North Danville is in line for revitalization, shaped by community input appeared first on Cardinal News.
Protesters want Virginia Tech to divest from Israel. Why divestment is easier said than done.
In this case, it won't happen for political reasons, but even if Tech wanted to cut any economic ties with Israel that's "nearly impossible," one expert says. The post Protesters want Virginia Tech to divest from Israel. Why divestment is easier said than done. appeared first on Cardinal News.
As Martinsville considers updating its mural policies, here’s a look at the city’s public art
In 2019, Martinsville became a member of the Appalachian Mural Trail, which showcases public art in communities across the region. The post As Martinsville considers updating its mural policies, here’s a look at the city’s public art appeared first on Cardinal News.
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