Governor Northam will travel to the New River Valley today. Â He will visit Giles County to unveil new LOVEwork. Â It will be located in the courtyard between the courthouse and treasurer's office. Â The artwork is made up of over 3,500 rocks, painted by every child between the ages of 4 and 12 in public and private schools or who are homeschooled.
Habitat for Humanity in the Roanoke Valley will hold a home dedication today. Â Moussa Doukoure and Hadja Swaray will make their first mortgage payment and get the keys to their new home. Â The dedication is at 5 p.m. at the Hanover Avenue home.
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The Blacksburg Planning Commission will hold a work session today about the Old Blacksburg Middle School. Â The developer is asking to have part of the property rezoned for a mix of commercial, retail, office, restaurant and residential. Â The remainder could become townhomes. Â At today's meeting, the developer will present the proposal to the board. Â A public hearing is scheduled for next month.
The State Water Control Board is scheduled to meet in Richmond today. Â Today's meeting follows a decision be the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to stop work on the Mountain Valley Pipeline earlier this month. Â The Department of Environmental Quality is still allowing work on erosion and sediment control measures. Â Those against the pipeline want the board to revoke permits. Â
If you are near Washington and Lee University, you may see a lot of emergency vehicles today. Â The university is conducting an emergency situation drill today as part of its emergency preparedness program. Â You may also hear simulated gunfire and other sounds related to the drill.
An overnight ramp closure in Rockbridge County could affect your commute. Â From 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. tonight and tomorrow night, The on-ramp from Route 60 to Route 11 will be closed. Â Crews will work to replace stormwater drainage pipes.