Del. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham County, wants an investigation into why the name of a deceased canine turned up on the list of those to whom the governor has restored civil rights. mrf.lu/2F0Ys
The region has 1,200 manufacturing facilities, employing 60,000, according to Virginia Tech. Money from the U.S. Economic Development Administration is intended to help further grow and train the s… mrf.lu/2FR2h
Four registrars in localities across Southwest and Southside Virginia offer advice for students seeking to vote via same-day registration. mrf.lu/2Fk-J
The area has been reliably Republican, but this year Democrat Tom Perriello is pressing a well-funded challenge to GOP incumbent John McGuire. mrf.lu/2FkfV
The county government is buying a house for nonprofit A Hope and Future Ministry to run the facility, the first of its kind in the county. mrf.lu/2Fxs3
Eleven counties from Alleghany to Fauquier will have fewer trout released into their waters through the end of the season, as the state-run hatchery lost 130,000 fish due to an equipment failure. mrf.lu/2F1vD
October ends with a dry spell, cool mornings and warm afternoons. November shows signs of being wetter, with maybe a hint of a cold spell toward Thanksgiving. mrf.lu/2FZ6q