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In 1945, a judge voided an entire county’s election returns in one statewide race
This year, the losing candidate in a Republican city council primary in Lynchburg wants the election results tossed out. Here's Virginia most famous case in which an election was thrown out. The post In 1945, a judge voided an entire county’s election returns in one statewide race appeared first on Cardinal News.
Brewery seeks to blend old and new in Martinsville
The owners of Renewal Brewing are taking advantage of their 1893 building's history, with a speakeasy-themed bar in the basement. The post Brewery seeks to blend old and new in Martinsville appeared first on Cardinal News.
Southwest Virginians can take notes from effort to define ‘Southern Virginia’
Replacing the word "Southside," which has far too many negative connotations, was needed. The post Southwest Virginians can take notes from effort to define ‘Southern Virginia’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Medicaid program $140 million over budget in last fiscal year; more …
From elsewhere: Franklin County School Board approves parent survey to review book policy. Youngkin issues order urging cellphone-free policies in K-12 schools. Montgomery supervisors approve satellite voting office in Blacksburg on split vote. The post Virginia Medicaid program $140 million over budget in last fiscal year; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lynchburg city attorney, 2 council members clash at meeting
Lynchburg’s city attorney had unusually sharp words for two council members after they said they believe he is improperly assisting a fellow council member in a pending lawsuit. The post Lynchburg city attorney, 2 council members clash at meeting appeared first on Cardinal News.
Hospital that tended to wounded Black civil rights activists receives state landmark status
Winslow Hospital treated Danville's Black community for decades, making the difference between life and death during the city’s civil rights movement. The post Hospital that tended to wounded Black civil rights activists receives state landmark status appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia’s election returns show why Marco Rubio would be a smart vice presidential pick for Trump
In the 2016 Republican presidential primary in Virginia, Rubio was strong with the voters where Trump was weak, and has gotten weaker -- suburban voters. The post Virginia’s election returns show why Marco Rubio would be a smart vice presidential pick for Trump appeared first on Cardinal News.
Tazewell-based mining equipment manufacturer expanding into Russell County, creating 75 jobs
Simmons Equipment Co. will move into two buildings in Lebanon. Hiring is underway. The post Tazewell-based mining equipment manufacturer expanding into Russell County, creating 75 jobs appeared first on Cardinal News.
Former dean sues Southside Virginia Community College over claims of discrimination
Charletta Barringer-Brown is suing SVCC for $3 million. The post Former dean sues Southside Virginia Community College over claims of discrimination appeared first on Cardinal News.
When it comes to climate issues, not much middle ground
Gov. Youngkin's decision to withdraw from an electric vehicle mandate raises questions about how much the government should be involved in reducing carbon emissions. The post When it comes to climate issues, not much middle ground appeared first on Cardinal News.
Kaine says Biden will make right decision, Virginia Black Caucus backs president; more …
From elsewhere: Kings Dominion gets approval to build new roller coaster. Inspectors fault LewisGale for dirty equipment. Water levels may increase in Roanoke and New rivers. The post Kaine says Biden will make right decision, Virginia Black Caucus backs president; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Judges chosen to hear case of contested Lynchburg Republican primary
Peter Alexander, who lost last month's Republican primary for a city council seat to incumbent Chris Faraldi, is seeking to have the results thrown out. The post Judges chosen to hear case of contested Lynchburg Republican primary appeared first on Cardinal News.
Danville’s growth has outpaced its comprehensive plan. Here’s how the city is dealing with it.
The city has diverged from its decade-old plan in recent years to accommodate rapid growth. The post Danville’s growth has outpaced its comprehensive plan. Here’s how the city is dealing with it. appeared first on Cardinal News.
The U.S. has gridlock. Britain’s new government has a mandate. Here’s how the two systems differ.
Our two-party system makes it difficult to have the big electoral swings that Britain does. Is that good or bad? The post The U.S. has gridlock. Britain’s new government has a mandate. Here’s how the two systems differ. appeared first on Cardinal News.
New historic marker notes the legacy of Roanoke’s Claytor family
The Claytor family opened a medical clinic in Roanoke's Gainsboro neighborhood in 1948. It was one of the first Black-owned clinics in the region. The post New historic marker notes the legacy of Roanoke’s Claytor family appeared first on Cardinal News.
Bar association cancels Senate debate without commitment from Cao; more …
From elsewhere: ACLU sues Hanover Public Schools on behalf of 11-year-old trans tennis player. Lynchburg City School Board could implement new cellphone policy. State completes Lake Anna bacteria outbreak investigation. The post Bar association cancels Senate debate without commitment from Cao; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Warner reportedly wants to lead group to ask Biden to drop out. Here’s what to know.
The Washington Post reports that Virginia's senior senator is trying to assemble a group of Democratic senators to tell Biden it's time to quit the race. The post Warner reportedly wants to lead group to ask Biden to drop out. Here’s what to know. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Averett cuts employee pay after unauthorized endowment withdrawals led to financial shortfall
The private university in Danville is trying to cut $6 million in costs to make up for the shortfall. A spokesperson said there is no evidence of theft. The post Averett cuts employee pay after unauthorized endowment withdrawals led to financial shortfall appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lynchburg firm aims to advance nuclear technology in space
BWXT has a growing division dedicated to advanced technologies, including developing nuclear fuel and parts to power a new generation of spacecraft. The post Lynchburg firm aims to advance nuclear technology in space appeared first on Cardinal News.
How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial
A Big Stone Gap resident proposed a definition, so we drew a map to show what that would include — and what it wouldn't. The post How to define Southwest Virginia? Here’s one way, and it’s probably controversial appeared first on Cardinal News.
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