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From elsewhere: Roanoke Housing Authority pauses new Section 8 vouchers amid high rent prices. Virginia’s electric vehicle transition depends on the power grid; how is it faring? Former Del. Fariss allowed to remain out on bond. The post As waiting lists for psych beds grow, ER tensions rise; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Sen. Tim Kaine and retired Navy Capt. Hung Cao ranged rapidly through topics including Helene damage, abortion, the Second Amendment, the economy, higher education and military recruiting. The post Kaine and Cao meet for the first time on the debate stage appeared first on Cardinal News.
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The Clinch Ranger District and the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area could remain closed through Oct. 1, 2025. The post Forest Service closes Mount Rogers, Grayson Highlands, portion of Creeper Trail to address flood damage appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Steep terrain effects are a given, but atmospheric factors lined up for epic flooding and unusually strong winds to reach Southwest Virginia. The post Why was Helene’s impact so bad for us? appeared first on Cardinal News.
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The New River Valley Regional Water Authority serves 11 separate water systems that provide water to at least 50,000 people. The post Update: Montgomery County boil water order extended for another week appeared first on Cardinal News.
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The White House declared Virginia to have sustained a major disaster, which means residents of some localities can start applying for individual assistance from FEMA. The post Declaration opens door to federal aid for homeowners reporting Helene-related losses appeared first on Cardinal News.
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The federal agency will begin making in-person damage assessments in the region on Tuesday. The post FEMA aid to Southwest Virginia to be determined in the wake of Hurricane Helene appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Scores of homes and businesses were damaged or destroyed by floodwaters, and more than 100,000 customers remained without power across Virginia on Sunday evening. The post Storm cleanup continues across Southwest Virginia, as magnitude of devastation becomes clearer appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Gov. Glenn Youngkin toured communities in Southwest Virginia throughout the weekend. The post Pembroke residents among Southwest Virginians with harrowing stories from flooding appeared first on Cardinal News.
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The county has aged faster than many other localities. Only one county west of Rockbridge has a higher median age. The post Here’s why one Rockbridge company is having trouble finding workers: The county’s getting older. appeared first on Cardinal News.