Joe Dashiell
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Roanoke, VA, United States
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Economic development advances in Salem
The Salem Economic Development Authority has approved a performance agreement with the German parts manufacturer that has pledged to bring more than 100 jobs to the former GE plant. → Read More
Virginia officials make final pitch for FBI headquarters
Virginia’s Republican governor joined the state’s Democratic senators Thursday in Washington, in their continuing bid to bring the headquarters of the FBI to Virginia. → Read More
$161 million Powerball ticket sold in Pulaski County
A winning Powerball ticket worth an estimated $161 million was sold at a Virginia Lottery retailer in Pulaski County. → Read More
Virginia Senator Edwards not running for re-election
John Edwards, 79, said he will not seek another four-year term after serving for 28 sessions. → Read More
General Assembly celebrates Mac McClung’s slam dunk contest victory
Southwest Virginia is enjoying the national spotlight, following Mac McClung’s victory in the NBA Slam Dunk contest Saturday night. → Read More
Virginia Board of Education advances controversial history standards
The Virginia Board of Education has voted to advance the latest version of controversial standards that will guide the teaching of history and social science in the state’s public schools. → Read More
Catawba Hospital plan clears first hurdle in House of Delegates
The plan that would transform Catawba Hospital has cleared its first hurdle in the House of Delegates. → Read More
Virginia Senate committee defeats abortion restrictions
Democrats in the Virginia Senate have defeated three bills that would have restricted access to abortion. → Read More
Legislation for adult high school in Roanoke advances in Richmond
Legislation that’s needed for a new adult high school in Roanoke is advancing in the General Assembly. → Read More
Alzheimer’s Association advocates take legislative priorities to Capitol Square
On Thursday, supporters of the Alzheimer’s Association, including some from our part of Virginia, visited Capitol Square and shared the organization's legislative priorities with lawmakers. → Read More
Senate committee kills repeal of local grocery tax
The Senate Finance Committee has voted down legislation that would have completed the repeal of the grocery tax. → Read More
Governor Youngkin touts tax relief during visit to Salem
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin visited western Virginia Thursday, touting his plans for additional tax relief and pitching other priorities for the General Assembly session that starts on Wednesday. → Read More
Lawmakers hold public hearings on state budget
Advocates for Virginians with developmental disabilities spoke out Thursday, as lawmakers held public hearings on the state budget. → Read More
Delegate Williams not guilty of assaulting Delegate March
March had accused Williams of slamming into her with his shoulder as he left a September event. → Read More
Goodwill invites end-of-year donations
Goodwill Industries of the Valleys is inviting end-of-year donations as it prepares for a winter slowdown. → Read More
Governor Youngkin to announce behavioral health system redesign
On Wednesday afternoon, Gov. Glenn Youngkin will hold a news conference to outline how he plans to redesign the state’s behavioral health system. → Read More
Police Chief Howard Hall reflects on decade of leadership in Roanoke County
After leading the Roanoke County Police Department for over 10 years, Chief Howard Hall is preparing to retire at the end of the month. → Read More
Averting a rail strike is essential, Kaine says
Senator Tim Kaine says avoiding a rail strike is critical, whether that comes through negotiation or legislation. → Read More
An early look at legislation, as lawmakers pre-file bills for 2023 session
By the time lawmakers take their seats at the State Capitol in January, they could have more than 2,000 pieces of legislation to consider. → Read More
Protecting pets from harmful holiday foods
Salem Animal Hospital warns that many of the foods included in a Thanksgiving or Christmas meal can make your pets sick. → Read More