Legacy, Revival, and a New K9 | Roanoke News

A historic milestone for Big Stone Gap: James A. Bland High School, once a segregated Black school, now proudly bears a state historical marker — just as its alumni gather for their final reunion, a bittersweet celebration of legacy and community. Meanwhile, Lee County is reviving its dormant chamber of commerce with 56 businesses rallying behind a new economic development plan that includes a joint event calendar and youth job programs. And in Russell County, a rescued German shepherd mix named Nova has joined the force as a narcotics detection K9 — trained to sniff out drugs except marijuana, thanks to recent legal changes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/076e37429f2ab8aa