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A century ago, Lena Springs made history. Before that, she studied in Bristol and Roanoke.
She became the first woman to have her name placed in nomination for vice president on a national ticket with one of our two major parties. The post A century ago, Lena Springs made history. Before that, she studied in Bristol and Roanoke. appeared first on Cardinal News.
Longtime Barter Theatre actor will be honored for his work to promote Black history and culture in Appalachia
Terrance Jackson will receive the outstanding achievement and service award, the highest honor presented by the 400 Years of African American History Commission. The post Longtime Barter Theatre actor will be honored for his work to promote Black history and culture in Appalachia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport gets new security technology; more …
From elsewhere: Speakers ask Montgomery County School Board to rein in racist language. Youngkin regulation streamlining plan sets 455 targets for FY 2025. Richmond's Black History Museum gets National Park Service designation, funding. The post Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport gets new security technology; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Battery plant backed by $100 million federal grant no longer planned for Lynchburg
The California-based manufacturer Applied Materials was expected to bring about 100 jobs to the Hill City. The post Battery plant backed by $100 million federal grant no longer planned for Lynchburg appeared first on Cardinal News.
Runner who has been training in Blacksburg qualifies for Olympic semifinals
Cole Hocker has been training under Virginia Tech's track and field coach. The post Runner who has been training in Blacksburg qualifies for Olympic semifinals appeared first on Cardinal News.
Here’s what the Good-McGuire recount looked like in Lynchburg
There were no formal disputes and everyone was very convivial. Voters should find this reassuring. The post Here’s what the Good-McGuire recount looked like in Lynchburg appeared first on Cardinal News.
New Hollins scholarship program will cover tuition, room and board for some low-income students
The HOPE scholarship widens a current program offering free tuition for local students attending the private university in Roanoke. The post New Hollins scholarship program will cover tuition, room and board for some low-income students appeared first on Cardinal News.
Congress takes steps to revive affordable internet funding
Members of the Senate and the House have made moves to bring back a program that provided discounts for low-income internet users. The post Congress takes steps to revive affordable internet funding appeared first on Cardinal News.
Virginia Tech study shows COVID-19 virus widespread in local wildlife; more
From elsewhere: Justices' Greenbrier Hotel up for public auction because of default. State resumes control of last privately run prison. Carter Family Fold celebrates 50th anniversary. The post Virginia Tech study shows COVID-19 virus widespread in local wildlife; more appeared first on Cardinal News.
5th District recount confirms McGuire’s victory over Good
The final tally changed by just four votes. State Sen. John McGuire will now go on to face Democrat Gloria Witt in the Nov. 5 general election. The post 5th District recount confirms McGuire’s victory over Good appeared first on Cardinal News.
Solar panel maker to invest $63 million, create 104 jobs in Bedford County
The new company says it wants to make solar panels to help Virginia meet its clean energy goals and reduce dependence on foreign products. The post Solar panel maker to invest $63 million, create 104 jobs in Bedford County appeared first on Cardinal News.
Merger of Member One, Virginia Credit Union approved
While the merger has legally taken effect, officials say combining the two organizations’ systems could take two years. The post Merger of Member One, Virginia Credit Union approved appeared first on Cardinal News.
Stores offering cannabis are proliferating in S.W.Va., almost a year after a series of raids across the region
Bristol alone has at least nine cannabis-related stores — even though in Virginia, it's legal to possess cannabis but not to sell it. The post Stores offering cannabis are proliferating in S.W.Va., almost a year after a series of raids across the region appeared first on Cardinal News.
How I walked into 2 stores in Southwest Virginia and bought marijuana over the counter
We had the samples tested at a lab and they all tested well over the legal limit for THC, the active ingredient that produces the "buzz." The post How I walked into 2 stores in Southwest Virginia and bought marijuana over the counter appeared first on Cardinal News.
Henry County seeks state money to improve traffic flow on U.S. 220
The county would like VDOT to fund improvements to the U.S. 220/Virginia 87 intersection south of Martinsville. The post Henry County seeks state money to improve traffic flow on U.S. 220 appeared first on Cardinal News.
32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s sales tax holiday is this weekend. Youngkin, RNC chair Whatley: Virginia is a battleground state in 2024. Kings Dominion's new roller coaster is revealed. The post 32,000 seats installed on bleachers at Lane Stadium; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
‘Twisters’ just realistic enough to recall storm-chasing memories
It’s Hollywood, not a documentary, but new meteorologists will be inspired like those with Hokie Storm Chasers. The post ‘Twisters’ just realistic enough to recall storm-chasing memories appeared first on Cardinal News.
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