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CEO of company that sought to reopen Patrick County hospital indicted on embezzlement charges in Chicago
Sameer Suhail faces six counts of wire fraud, six counts of aiding and abetting embezzlement and two counts of money laundering. The post CEO of company that sought to reopen Patrick County hospital indicted on embezzlement charges in Chicago appeared first on Cardinal News.
AmeriCorps program in Danville receives federal public health funding
The program plans to use the grant money to recruit 15 part-time employees to conduct community health workshops across the region. The post AmeriCorps program in Danville receives federal public health funding appeared first on Cardinal News.
As localities deal with education funding shortfalls, Patrick County considers lodging tax increase
A number of localities across Southside have had to come up with additional local money for schools after the state increased its education contribution. The post As localities deal with education funding shortfalls, Patrick County considers lodging tax increase appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke County Public Schools seeks input on classroom use of mobile devices; more …
From elsewhere: Grand jury indicts Fariss on two felony charges. Salem's HopeTree aims to integrate into community through new development. Legal stalemates continue as South Carolina judge rules in Clemson's favor against ACC. The post Roanoke County Public Schools seeks input on classroom use of mobile devices; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia’s elected officials react to shooting at Trump rally
The former president and presumptive Republican presidential nominee was grazed by a bullet at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, authorities have said. It's being investigated as a possible assassination attempt. The post Virginia’s elected officials react to shooting at Trump rally appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia public colleges, universities, asked to verify that investments aren’t politically motivated
Following student protests calling for divestment from Israel, a letter from the state secretaries of education and finance is asking colleges and universities to verify that their investments are guided only by financial concerns. The post Virginia public colleges, universities, asked to verify that investments aren’t politically motivated appeared first on Cardinal News.
Appomattox County isn’t dead. On the contrary, it’s a rare growth hotspot in Southside.
Former state Sen. Amanda Chase is moving to Appomattox and observed that a major building there is "just dead." Here's what the economic data says about the county. The post Appomattox County isn’t dead. On the contrary, it’s a rare growth hotspot in Southside. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia is CNBC’s Top State for Business for record sixth time. Dominion plans a $500 million liquid natural gas storage facility. Roanoke River added to recreation/fish advisories. The post Skill games remain illegal in Virginia, but some businesses are evading the ban; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
New Carilion cancer center to be named after Taubman family in honor of $25 million gift
Carilion Clinic has now raised $70 million of its $100 million goal to bring a cancer research center to Roanoke. The post New Carilion cancer center to be named after Taubman family in honor of $25 million gift appeared first on Cardinal News.
Volvo awarded $208 million to upgrade facilities, including in Dublin
The money is part of a $1.7 billion package of federal grants announced Thursday. It will help the company produce electric trucks at its New River Valley Plant, which employs about 3,600 people. The post Volvo awarded $208 million to upgrade facilities, including in Dublin appeared first on Cardinal News.
Suit to void Lynchburg election result seeks an extraordinary remedy, but the legal process is working the way it should
Lynchburg City Council is once again in turmoil, but here's some calming perspective: The courts will sort all this out. The post Suit to void Lynchburg election result seeks an extraordinary remedy, but the legal process is working the way it should appeared first on Cardinal News.
Carilion Clinic to transfer revenue operations to third-party management company
Carilion said the Ohio-based company will offer comparable wages, benefits and positions to the nearly 800 employees who will be affected by the transition. The post Carilion Clinic to transfer revenue operations to third-party management company appeared first on Cardinal News.
Homestead Creamery announces $2.5 million expansion in Franklin County; more …
New Horizons to close Roanoke satellite clinic. Youngkin announces state board appointments. The post Homestead Creamery announces $2.5 million expansion in Franklin County; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Calls grow for audit at Virginia Museum of Transportation; more …
From elsewhere: Trump co-manager takes online shot at Virginia House speaker. Hitt Hall set to open on Virginia Tech campus. Halifax County High School construction project moving along at rapid pace; additional $12 million available. The post Calls grow for audit at Virginia Museum of Transportation; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Good files recount petition in highly contested 5th District GOP primary race
State Sen. John McGuire defeated the incumbent congressman by less than 400 votes. The post Good files recount petition in highly contested 5th District GOP primary race appeared first on Cardinal News.
Dominion says it will explore putting a small modular nuclear reactor in Louisa County
The electric utility said it isn’t committing to building a small nuclear reactor at its North Anna power plant but is looking into whether the location and technology will help it meet future energy needs. The post Dominion says it will explore putting a small modular nuclear reactor in Louisa County appeared first on Cardinal News.
With $1 million grant, Dublin prepares to clean up industrial park
The park is a major source of revenue for the Pulaski County town, which hopes to clean up asbestos and other hazards to make way for future development. The post With $1 million grant, Dublin prepares to clean up industrial park appeared first on Cardinal News.
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