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‘The Life of a Musician,’ television series recorded in Danville, wins Emmy; more …
From elsewhere: Effort to block kratom tossed by state pharmacy board. Text messages reveal behind-the-scenes details of Petersburg casino process. Former Virginia Senate GOP leader clashes with election official over assault case. The post ‘The Life of a Musician,’ television series recorded in Danville, wins Emmy; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Wythe County threatens to cut funding for community services board
Several county supervisors said they have issues with the CEO of Mount Rogers Community Services. The board will make a final funding decision Friday. The post Wythe County threatens to cut funding for community services board appeared first on Cardinal News.
The cannabis market is changing. What Virginia can learn from that.
Cannabis use now tops alcohol use with one group. Michigan passes California for retail cannabis. And Cardinal is partnering with Roanoke College to present a conference on cannabis. The post The cannabis market is changing. What Virginia can learn from that. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia could clear up fuzzy line between sports betting and fantasy contests; more …
From elsewhere: Energix solar project in Buckingham fined for additional violations. Lynchburg sees rise in whooping cough cases among college-aged students. Gate City makes offer for new police chief. The post Virginia could clear up fuzzy line between sports betting and fantasy contests; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
United Way of Southwest Virginia announces new director, board; more …
Bohm named dean of Liberty's Helms School of Government. League of Women Voters to host program before Thursday presidential debate. The post United Way of Southwest Virginia announces new director, board; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Carter Bank, Justice family reach accord on $300 million in loans
The loan portfolio has been the subject of years of legal clashes between the Martinsville-based bank and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice and his family. The post Carter Bank, Justice family reach accord on $300 million in loans appeared first on Cardinal News.
Vicious summer cycle: Heat begets drought, drought begets heat
Lynchburg, Martinsville and South Boston have had only a few hundredths of an inch of rain in June as the month nears its end. The post Vicious summer cycle: Heat begets drought, drought begets heat appeared first on Cardinal News.
VMI graduates sue alumni association, citing civil rights violations
The men, who span four decades of VMI alumni, claim the Institute and its alumni fundraising efforts have become intertwined to the point that VMI — not its members — controls the association. The post VMI graduates sue alumni association, citing civil rights violations appeared first on Cardinal News.
Good vows to challenge results. Here’s a reality check on the 5th District primary.
Five questions (and answers) about what happens next in the 5th District Republican contest. The post Good vows to challenge results. Here’s a reality check on the 5th District primary. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke radio station marks a century on the air
The station that is now WFIR went live on June 20, 1924. It was the first commercial radio station in the Roanoke Valley, and just the second in Virginia. The post Roanoke radio station marks a century on the air appeared first on Cardinal News.
Danville aviation training facility receives federal funding to develop workforce
Averett University and Danville Community College will use the facility for flight instruction and aviation maintenance training. The post Danville aviation training facility receives federal funding to develop workforce appeared first on Cardinal News.
Washington County Planning Commission votes to deny Catalyst Energy solar farm; more …
From elsewhere: Trump, Gov. Youngkin to appear together for the first time in Virginia rally. Montgomery County supervisors approve camera system to ticket school-bus passers. Former employee sues New River Valley Community Services for $10 million. The post Washington County Planning Commission votes to deny Catalyst Energy solar farm; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Maury Strauss, philanthropist and a ‘giant’ of Roanoke, dies at 99
Strauss and his family donated millions of dollars to health, education and economic development efforts around Roanoke. The post Maury Strauss, philanthropist and a ‘giant’ of Roanoke, dies at 99 appeared first on Cardinal News.
Path hasn’t been smooth for Franklin County monument to its Black Civil War soldiers
The current plan is to place the statue at Rocky Mount’s Veterans Memorial Park. But the decision came after a close vote of the commission that oversees the park. The post Path hasn’t been smooth for Franklin County monument to its Black Civil War soldiers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Tech student on trial in Belarus, charged with plotting to overthrow government
Katsiaryna Shmatsina is one of 20 scholars being tried in absentia as part of the government's crackdown on dissent. The post Virginia Tech student on trial in Belarus, charged with plotting to overthrow government appeared first on Cardinal News.
Youngkin names new leader at Department of General Services; more …
From elsewhere: Abingdon council divided over police pay increases. Roanoke Valley to host endurance mountain biking national championships. Danville native Mojo Nixon has day named for him in Ohio. The post Youngkin names new leader at Department of General Services; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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