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History remembered at former Amherst training center site as redevelopment plans take shape dlvr.it/TShDRK

History remembered at former Amherst training center site as redevelopment plans take shape

Central Virginia educators, community members are taking stock of the campus’ stories — the good ones of strong patient care, and the bad of eugenics and forced sterilization. 

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Roanoke school division reconsidering online platform after recent data breach dlvr.it/TSh7bj

Roanoke school division reconsidering online platform after recent data breach

A cyberattack left the platform offline for days and thousands of students’ information exposed.

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City council names 2 to Roanoke school board dlvr.it/TSgqPw

City council names 2 to Roanoke school board

The terms of Derek Kaknes and Donna Littlepage will start July 1.

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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen with new operator dlvr.it/TSgj9f

Cardinal Commerce Notes: Mabry Mill restaurant set to reopen with new operator

Plus: Airports get federal funding, Roanoke law firm expands, home builders launch charitable foundation.

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Pittsylvania data center project approved with more investment and jobs than previously announced — as long as tax breaks remain in place dlvr.it/TSgTSX

Pittsylvania data center project approved with more investment and jobs than previously announced —...

A local performance agreement outlines a $100 billion investment and 2,500 new jobs over 30 years, but it’s contingent upon a state tax exemption remaining in place.

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Danville council to hold public hearing on real estate tax rate dlvr.it/TSgKqM

Danville council to hold public hearing on real estate tax rate

The city is reassessing property values, which are expected to rise on average.

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Headlines from across the state: Virginia officials celebrate the bald eagle’s comeback and centuries as national symbol; more … dlvr.it/TSfvy0

Headlines from across the state: Virginia officials celebrate the bald eagle’s comeback and...

From elsewhere: Copperhead season is here: How to prepare and stay safe. HUD secretary urges Liberty University’s class of 2026 to reject fear. Jim Ryan urges UVa class of 2026 to “do t…

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Dominion, Next Era announce merger plan dlvr.it/TSfn80

Dominion, NextEra announce merger plan

The companies said the deal, which requires regulatory approval, would close within 18 months and would result in billions of dollars in bill credits to customers.

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Extra Credit: Gov. Spanberger praises outgoing Virginia Tech president at commencement dlvr.it/TSfXFF

Extra Credit: Gov. Spanberger praises outgoing Virginia Tech president at commencement

Plus: Money and plaudits for career and technical education; University of Lynchburg grads recognized for community service.

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Small nuclear power projects will be subject of 2 public meetings in Wise County dlvr.it/TSfNdM

Small nuclear power projects will be subject of 2 public meetings in Wise County

Public information sessions scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday are part of the county’s microreactor feasibility study.

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In the Roanoke Valley: Roanoke City Council to vote on rezoning and Evans Spring; Roanoke County to hold greenway ribbon-cutting and final housing study webinar dlvr.it/TSdyNj

In the Roanoke Valley: Roanoke City Council to vote on rezoning and Evans Spring; Roanoke County to...

The Roanoke City Council, during its Monday meeting, will consider recommendations made by the planning commission in April on two items.

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U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Virginia’s appeal; redistricting is dead dlvr.it/TSdZvD

U.S. Supreme Court refuses to hear Virginia’s appeal; redistricting is dead

The move means the districts Virginia has had since the 2022 elections remain in place.

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Appalachian Power plans upgrades to serve Google data centers in Botetourt dlvr.it/TSdRMf

Appalachian Power plans upgrades to serve Google data centers in Botetourt

The electric utility plans to hold an open house on June 3 to provide more information.

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Spanberger signs bill to prohibit assault weapons, NRA and Virginia organizations sue dlvr.it/TSd09l

Spanberger signs bill to prohibit assault weapons; NRA and Virginia organizations sue

Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation to halt the manufacture, sale or transfer of assault weapons and magazines with a capacity of 15 rounds or more. The law is slated to take effect July 1 a…

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Judge dismisses case to remove Martinsville mayor from office dlvr.it/TScsLq

Judge dismisses case to remove Martinsville mayor from office

The civil recall petition was filed in January.

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Healthcare providers say AI helps them focus on patients. But it also raises questions about privacy, security and the role of humans in medicine dlvr.it/TSccYQ

Healthcare providers say AI helps them focus on patients. But it also raises questions about...

Four out of five doctors report using artificial intelligence in the workplace for tasks such as note-taking, communicating with patients and conducting research.

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12 cases of measles confirmed in Buckingham County, health officials say dlvr.it/TScStp

12 cases of measles confirmed in Buckingham County, health officials say

None of the people infected with the virus reported recent travel, suggesting the infection spread locally.

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