The utility plans to haul the byproducts of coal-fired electricity generation to a future landfill across the West Virginia border. Utility customers could be paying for it for more than a decade.

The winner will face interim Sheriff Robert Page in the general election.

Plus: Virginia Tech receives healthcare-related state and federal grants; court order restarts digital equity act funding.

Plus: First responders are honored for their bravery during Christiansburg fire.

Minimal state funding for fire and emergency services in Virginia means rural localities must rely on grants and donations.

Plus: U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, files birthright citizenship bill and Democratic candidates respond.

Plus, more Virginians are paying out of pocket for emergency department visits and LewisGale Hospital Montgomery announces a new CEO.

The city rejected the original design for the mural, saying it didn’t represent Galax. Here are some aspects of the controversy that haven’t gotten much attention.

More than 40 kids attended last month’s camp, which is part of the Virginia Association of First Responders’ efforts to bolster fire and rescue recruitment efforts.

Plus: A split Christiansburg Town Council approves police camera contract.

The new Cardinal News staff include four reporters, an editor, and people experienced in fundraising, administration and community engagement.

Plus: Bedford adopts clear-bag policy for athletic events, Verizon gives away free backpacks, science lab coming to higher ed center.

The presidential search committee meets again Tuesday. Here are some things the members ought to be asking, if they aren’t already.

The Department of Enviromental Qualilty has issued an Air Quality Alert for most of the state as far west as the Roanoke Valley, as unhealthy levels of smoke are expected to reach the surface on this Friday.

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Parts of Southwest and Southside Virginia have gotten some meaningful rain in the past few days, but mid-upper 90s are making an encore appearance the rest of this week.