What’s News Today: Budget hearings, road work
What’s News Today: Budget hearings, road work
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
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What s News Today (WSLS 10)
The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors could allow voters to decide if taxes will go up. The board could vote to put a question on November’s ballot to increase the retail sales tax by up to one percent. If approved, money raised would be used for school construction or renovation. The General Assembly passed a law last year, allowing voters to decide whether to allow the tax increase.
State historical marker unveiled on 5th St recognizing first Black veterinarian
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State historical marker unveiled on 5th St recognizing first Black veterinarian
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Lynchburg Council rejects 12 more condos in Cornerstone
Lynchburg City Council last night denied a request to allow more condos in the Cornerstone subdivision. Crosswhite Holdings wanted to build 12 condominium units on Greenview Drive, which would exceed the maximum number of 600 units that were approved for the Cornerstone Traditional Neighborhood Development. Several neighbors from the nearby Windsor Hills neighborhood expressed concern about increased traffic in the area. Council’s vote against the project was unanimous, with most members saying while they support development in the area they feared it would seet a bad precedent to to break from the original plan for the neighborhood.