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States could purge voter rolls close to elections if Supreme Court takes Trump’s side in Arizona case
States could purge voter rolls close to elections if Supreme Court takes Trump’s side in Arizona case By Jonathan Shorman Virginia Mercury The Trump administration wants the U.S. Supreme Court...
Virginia’s colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul
Virginia’s colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul By Nathaniel Cline Virginia Mercury Virginia’s colleges and universities may soon face heightened competition and political scrutiny, educators and related groups...
SELC appeals to state supreme court over SCC approval of Dominion’s Chesterfield gas plant
SELC appeals to state supreme court over SCC approval of Dominion’s Chesterfield gas plant By Shannon Heckt Virginia Mercury The Southern Environmental Law Center, representing the Chesterfield County branch of...
Kratom product sales to be regulated in Virginia
Kratom product sales to be regulated in Virginia By Charlotte Rene Woods Virginia Mercury Del. Joshua Cole, D-Fredericksburg, never expected social media posts about a recreational drug would inspire a...
After overhaul, feds seek to reauthorize minority, women-owned business program
After overhaul, feds seek to reauthorize minority, women-owned business program By Nathaniel Cline Virginia Mercury Federal lawmakers want to reauthorize the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise program, a tool designed to reduce...
Residents wrangle over transmission line proposal for rural Virginia
Residents wrangle over transmission line proposal for rural Virginia By Charles Paullin Virginia Mercury This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, non-partisan news organization that covers climate, energy...
Congressional Black Caucus calls for corporate leaders to speak out for voting rights
Congressional Black Caucus calls for corporate leaders to speak out for voting rights By Jonathan Shorman Virginia Mercury The Congressional Black Caucus on Tuesday urged American corporations to condemn efforts...
Virginia eyes toll revenue for transit as express lane debate grows
Virginia eyes toll revenue for transit as express lane debate grows By Nathaniel Cline Virginia Mercury Virginia is pushing to reinvest express lane and toll revenue into public transit instead...
Virginia faces mental health provider shortages as Hampton Roads residents struggle to navigate care
Virginia faces mental health provider shortages as Hampton Roads residents struggle to navigate care By WHRO Virginia Mercury By Yiqing Wang/WHRO A new national report found Virginia is facing “catastrophic” shortages in...
Everything you need to know about this year’s hurricane season in Virginia
WHRO’s guide on what to expect and how to prepare for the season, which is expected to be “below average” because of El Niño. By: WHRO - Virginia Mercury By Katherine...
Voucher holders face housing hurdles as Trump proposes federal cuts
apartment for rent Richmond families and housing advocates warn proposed changes to HUD programs could deepen instability for low-income earners. By: Charlotte Rene Woods - Virginia Mercury Finding stable housing...
‘Not alone’: Va. health agencies launch postpartum depression resource campaign
State’s new maternal mental health campaign includes resources and a database of support groups around the state hosted by hospitals or nonprofits. By: Charlotte Rene Woods - Virginia Mercury Virginia...
U.S. education department plans to close office for English learners, raises concerns for Virginia
The planned dissolution of the office is part of a larger plan by President Donald Trump’s administration to abolish the Department of Education. By: Nathaniel Cline - Virginia Mercury The...
Virginia class action proposal dies after Spanberger veto
law and authority lawyer concept, judgment gavel hammer in court courtroom for crime judgement legislation and judicial decision, judge having justice of punishment guilt and criminal verdict legal Lawmakers rejected...
Va. congressmen file energy cost transparency, data center attack protections bills
By: Shannon Heckt - Virginia Mercury As utility costs surge and the proposed Dominion Energy and NextEra Energy merger could mean a change in energy policies, U.S. Rep. Eugene Vindman,...
Recent News
Board to discuss solar ordinance at Monday meeting – The Enterprise
By Taylor Boyd The Patrick County Board of Supervisors will consider a draft solar ordinance proposed by the Planning Commission at its Monday, Feb. 9 meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the third-floor courtroom of the Patrick County Administration Building. The ordinance was sent to the board more than four months ago, on Sept. 16. Kurt Bozenmayer, then chairman of the commission, asked the board to take action on the proposed solar ordinance at the...
Read moreDetailsLocal volunteers go above and beyond for Fincastle shelter animals – Fincastle Herald
By Matt de Simone When a winter storm threatened the League for Animal Protection in late January, the shelter’s safety depended not on equipment, but on people willing to step in at a moment’s notice. As freezing temperatures and icy conditions approached, shelter officials learned that the facility’s backup generator had failed — a discovery that raised immediate concerns for the dogs and cats in their care. “We realized the generator wasn’t working the very day the storm was...
Read moreDetailsSupervisors approve confidential retail deal, elect new leadership at January meeting – Fincastle Herald
By Matt de Simone In a surprise move during its January meeting, the Botetourt County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a performance agreement tied to a proposed major retail development, an item added to the agenda as a walk-on without advance public notice. County Administrator Gary Larrowe presented the agreement, describing it as a preliminary step to allow a developer to seek financing for a “confidential” national destination retailer proposed for the Gateway Crossing area near the Interstate 81...
Read moreDetailsBuchanan Theatre to close for long-awaited renovations – Fincastle Herald
The Buchanan Theatre will close following this Saturday’s final screenings as the historic venue begins a long-anticipated renovation project aimed at improving accessibility, comfort and long-term efficiency while preserving the theater’s beloved character. The project is being funded largely through grants from the Virginia Department of Historic Resources, awarded two years ago. Theater officials said the timeline was extended as architects, engineers and contractors were secured and detailed plans finalized for the complex renovation of the aging building. Once construction...
Read moreDetailsCommunity invited to shape future of Greenfield Recreation Park – Fincastle Herald
Botetourt County Parks and Recreation has unveiled the first two conceptual designs for the Greenfield Recreation Park Master Plan, marking an important early step in a long-term vision for one of the county’s most beloved outdoor spaces. The concepts, released last week, are the result of community survey feedback gathered over recent months. According to Parks and Recreation officials, resident input played a central role in shaping the preliminary layouts, amenities, and overall direction of the proposed park improvements. “We’ve...
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