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New River Valley Field Notes: Two candidates for two council seats so far in Blacksburg
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (876+ words) As your New River Valley reporter, I primarily cover Blacksburg, Christiansburg, Montgomery County and Radford, but aim to expand my reach throughout the rest of a bustling valley." I aim to inform and meet people where they are at, but…...
Tracci: Citizenship, duty and obligation on America 250
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (189+ words) In May 1944, at "I am an American Day," Judge Learned Hand spoke of the meaning of liberty and American citizenship. "We have gathered here to affirm a faith, a faith in a common purpose, a common conviction, a common devotion....
The first newspaper to report on the Declaration of Independence published in German
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (730+ words) This week marks the 250th anniversary of American independence. To mark that, I'll have a series of 250th-themed columns this week. The vote came sometime on the afternoon of July 4, 1776: Thomas Jefferson's words were now the official position of the Continental…...
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Roanoke wins 9th All-America City Award
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (810+ words) Welcome to Roanoke Valley Field Notes, a collection of news and miscellaneous notes from the past week in the valley and a look ahead at what's happening next week. Here's last week's edition if you missed it." Next week, there…...
Not all of Virginia's independence story was made by men in white wigs. Here's what we've learned about our history.
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (247+ words) I grew up in Virginia, which means I learned about Virginia history a lot. We had Virginia history in fourth grade. We had it again in fifth grade as part of U. S. history. Then we learned it all over again in…...
Southern Environmental Law Center: Utilities are building a ton of gas for data centers. It's time for Big Tech to stop them.
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (175+ words) Big Tech " when it'began showing up regularly before state utility commissions in 2022" seemed like it could shake up these dynamics. Environmental nonprofits are used to going up against Goliath-sized opponents. Just imagine what we could'accomplish'with several, even larger Goliath-sized allies…...
Headlines from across the state: New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer; more "
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (78+ words) Headlines from across the state: New Virginia Tech AD White hires chief strategy officer; more. .. Cardinal News Today's most popular stories Do you have a story you think we should tell? A question you want answered? We read everything you…...
Notes from the Square: President Donald Trump's DOJ sues the commonwealth
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (564+ words) Welcome to Notes from the Square, a roundup of state politics and policy news. Each week, we bring you updates on the movers and shakers in Virginia politics as well as the legislation they're supporting or opposing " with a Southwest…...
Municipal report: Former Martinsville city manager fired for issues from hiring practices to fiscal irregularities to conflicts of interest
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (95+ words) Martinsville's former city manager was fired due to dishonesty and other wrongful acts including nearly losing the city $4. 4 million in American Rescue Plan Act pandemic relief funds, according to a workplace investigation summary released by the city Wednesday. Aretha Ferrell-Benavides…...
Rural Urban Bridge Initiative: When problems get solved, party becomes irrelevant
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (559+ words) So, when Rick Boucher now says "Community Works is the best idea I've heard for how Democrats can gain traction in rural areas," we believe him. Community Works was founded on a straightforward premise: rebuilding trust and respect among neighbors…...