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On the 4th of July, time to remember our ‘forgotten founders’
Cardinal News has embarked on a three-year project to tell the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in the march to independence. The post On the 4th of July, time to remember our ‘forgotten founders’ appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lynchburg City Council special meeting fizzles, but tensions continue over contested primary
Only three members of the city council showed up for the meeting, which had been called by two Republican members who say they're concerned about how a primary-related lawsuit is being handled. The post Lynchburg City Council special meeting fizzles, but tensions continue over contested primary appeared first on Cardinal News.
Sizzle returns for Fourth of July after cool respite
Powerful Hurricane Beryl in Caribbean may be a harbinger of an active Atlantic tropical season that might eventually flip Virginia's rain fortunes. The post Sizzle returns for Fourth of July after cool respite appeared first on Cardinal News.
Danville City Council votes to more than triple members’ pay
Danville joins cities including Roanoke, Richmond and Hampton in taking advantage of a new state law that provides for higher maximum salaries for mayors and city council members. The post Danville City Council votes to more than triple members’ pay appeared first on Cardinal News.
Ferrum College to launch women’s flag football team; more …
From elsewhere: Court orders Unite the Right planners pay millions in damages. Kinex high-speed internet project moves forward. Richmond city spokeswoman resigns; was subject of purchasing card questions, FOIA whistleblower lawsuit. The post Ferrum College to launch women’s flag football team; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia
Monuments Across Appalachian Virginia has awarded two rounds of funding to projects that seek to bring long-overdue attention to overlooked people and places. The post Grants will help communities share untold stories across Appalachia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke City Council approves pay raises for mayor, council members
Starting July 1, 2025, the mayor will be paid $35,000, and council members $33,000. In 2026, both salaries will increase by $5,000, and by 2027, both will hit the maximum salary allowed. The post Roanoke City Council approves pay raises for mayor, council members appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lynchburg City Council to hold special meeting Wednesday to discuss lawsuit that seeks to void election result
Council members Marty Misjuns and Jeff Helgeson want to block the city attorney from acting on behalf of the electoral board. The post Lynchburg City Council to hold special meeting Wednesday to discuss lawsuit that seeks to void election result appeared first on Cardinal News.
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