Virginia’s Local Battles and Big Changes | Roanoke News

Martinsville’s mayor narrowly avoids a recall as a judge dismisses the petition, leaving the city to shoulder over $790K in legal fees—and now eyeing an in-house attorney. Meanwhile, Virginia’s coastal 2nd District race intensifies, where local priorities could sway national outcomes. Elsewhere, fears grow over the possible closure of Brookneal-Campbell County Airport, while Emory & Henry College celebrates its biggest freshman class ever. Police in South Boston unveil new Flock cameras, and Mayo River State Park gets a conservation master plan. And amid a worsening drought, Kerr Lake’s water levels plummet—highlighting the state’s mounting environmental pressures. 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/6f7e977c1baacc44