Lawmakers said they plan to deliver the governor a new proposal to sign before July 1.
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Channeling the life story of the first woman to publish a newspaper in Virginia
At Colonial Williamsburg, Emma Cross has portrayed Clementina Rind, who printed calls for independence from Britain as the American Revolution approached.
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It takes a village: How the Black community in Lexington supported VMI and its first wave of Black cadets
VMI accepted its first Black cadets in 1968. Here’s how the Black community in Lexington supported them.
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Want to comment on Appalachian Power’s proposed rate increase? Here’s how.
Virginia’s second-largest electric utility proposes raising the average residential bill by about $10. State and local elected officials have criticized the plan, and the public now can weigh in.
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Martinsville officials reverse course on Uptown stoplight replacement
The decision to replace stoplights with stop signs was an effort to make the area more pedestrian-friendly. But it drew complaints from residents.
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Henry County continues Commonwealth Crossing construction with $24 million contract
Commonwealth Crossing is one of several industrial parks in Henry County. The contract is to build a 172-acre pad site and supporting infrastructure.
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Safety concerns continue for Amish, with state decision needed; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin will head to Europe on third trade mission trip. Report gives high grades for air quality in Roanoke Valley. Lynchburg city staff discuss school funding plan with city council.
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El Niño to La Niña transition may signal summer sizzle
Previous summers shifting between the equatorial Pacific opposites have had a tendency for extreme heat spikes in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Justices’ $1 billion suit against Carter Bank transferred to Virginia court
The Justices allege that the Martinsville-based bank has violated banking laws. The bank says the Justices and their companies have stalled on repaying $300 million in past-due loans.
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Harvester adds Morgan Wade, Everclear to lineup; more …
Averett, UVA Wise, Appalachian College of Pharmacy announce commencement speakers. RISE Business Pitch Competition now accepting entries.
