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Monday’s 6-1 vote makes only minor changes to the zoning amendments passed in March, but it could have an impact on a pending lawsuit against the city. The post Roanoke City Council again votes for zoning changes appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Campaign finance reports for candidates seeking local offices this fall were due Monday. Updated with late-arriving Roanoke council numbers. The post Roanoke’s 3-way mayor’s race is financially competitive; in Lynchburg, Timmer crushes competition money-wise appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Henry County is embarking on the first rewrite of its comprehensive plan since 1994. The need for housing will be a key component. The post Housing woes serve as guidepost for Henry County’s future plans appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Solar projects are required to be designed and constructed to uphold water quality and quantity levels from pre-development through post-development. The post Solar energy and the Chesapeake Bay: a balanced approach to growth and conservation appeared first on Cardinal News.
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From elsewhere: State champion English elm discovered in Buchanan. Sen. Warner visits Halifax County, tours titanium facility. Funding plan set for Prince Edward Elementary renovation. The post Amid internal GOP feud in the 5th District, Democrat Gloria Witt sees her chance; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Though Martinsville’s absenteeism is lower than many other school divisions its size, it already refers far more cases to truancy court than like-sized school divisions in the state. The post Martinsville adds potential jail time for parents of chronically absent students appeared first on Cardinal News.
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That runs contrary to some Republican philosophy, but data shows that the party is leaving a lot of potential votes uncast. Here are the numbers. The post Fairfax County Republicans make push to get more people to sign up for absentee ballots. Why that matters. appeared first on Cardinal News.
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“Authors and Architects,” by Richmond artist Sandy Williams IV, will feature the names of 820 people who are known to have had a direct connection to the Salem college’s history. The post Roanoke College honors enslaved laborers with new sculpture appeared first on Cardinal News.
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Voting in Virginia begins Sept. 20. Who’s on your ballot? You can look it up on our Voter Guide and see where many of the candidates stand. If Republicans really believe Virginia is in play, we’ll know it when Donald Trump comes back to the state. If and when he does, it’s also clear where…
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Businesses and local officials say the new source of natural gas creates an opportunity for economic growth and another energy option for some residents. Pipeline critics maintain they still have concerns about the controversial project. The post With Mountain Valley Pipeline gas flowing, Roanoke-based utility eyes expansion appeared first on Cardinal News.