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Roanoke’s Norwich neighborhood named to state landmarks register
The nomination is now headed to the National Park Service for possible inclusion on the National Register. The post Roanoke’s Norwich neighborhood named to state landmarks register appeared first on Cardinal News.
Resignations rattle Virginia Museum of Transportation; more …
From elsewhere: Tony Bennett's new deal at Virginia doesn't include a pay raise. UVa withholds degrees from students who participated in pro-Palestine protest. Danville Redevelopment and Housing Authority hires new leader. The post Resignations rattle Virginia Museum of Transportation; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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.
New exhibit tells the story of a Rockbridge County family, and the slavery and emancipation that shaped it
Members of the Halliburton family were enslaved in Rockbridge County, then were freed and immigrated to Liberia. An exhibit at the Brownsburg Museum traces their journeys, struggles and triumphs. The post New exhibit tells the story of a Rockbridge County family, and the slavery and emancipation that shaped it appeared first on Cardinal News.
Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia
Meanwhile, a look at the math involved with the 125 mail ballots that have been questioned. The post Why the suit to void a council primary in Lynchburg matters across Virginia 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.
Former supermarket is transformed into loft apartments in Martinsville
The Historic Fayette Street Lofts will offer 25 apartments — plus two retail storefronts and nine workspace studios — in a former Winn-Dixie. The post Former supermarket is transformed into loft apartments in Martinsville 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.
State elections board certifies congressional primaries, cementing McGuire’s victory over Good
The incumbent congressman still vows to pursue a recount over losing his renomination bid by under 400 votes. The post State elections board certifies congressional primaries, cementing McGuire’s victory over Good appeared first on Cardinal News.
Lynchburg school board member just appointed for third term has given thousands to city council campaigns
Atul Gupta and his company have contributed to multiple city council candidates, as well as to statewide campaigns. State code doesn’t restrict school board members from making political donations. The post Lynchburg school board member just appointed for third term has given thousands to city council campaigns appeared first on Cardinal News.
Biden may not drop out, but in Virginia, both parties have occasionally replaced candidates
Here are three of multiple examples of when parties have been forced to pick new nominees. The post Biden may not drop out, but in Virginia, both parties have occasionally replaced candidates 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.
Virginia Tech student from Belarus sentenced to 10 years in absentia
Katsiaryna Shmatsina is one of 20 academics charged in a crackdown on scholars who have commented on the authoritarian regime. The post Virginia Tech student from Belarus sentenced to 10 years in absentia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Supreme Court ruling in Jan. 6 case could help Western Virginia defendants; more …
From elsewhere: Bipartisan Infrastructure Law aiding Virginia Energy’s abandoned mine cleanup. Virginia sports wagering 25% greater than last May. Virginia task force recommends dedicated funding for campus threat assessment team training. The post Supreme Court ruling in Jan. 6 case could help Western Virginia defendants; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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