Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
The Launch Place in Danville holds IdeaFest Competition. Â Entrepreneurs will have three minutes to pitch their business ideas to a panel of judge. Â The judges will then ask questions for up to three minutes. Â $10,000 in prize money will be awarded.
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Tornado recovery from last April's storm continues today in Lynchburg. Â Crews will plant trees to replace some of the nearly century old Sugar Maples and Dogwoods that fell due to the storm. Â The Lynchburg Garden Club is paying to replace the trees.
Forecasters with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will issues their outlook for the spring season. Â They will talk about temperature and precipitation trends, as well as the flood and drought risks.
The Roanoke City School Board Audit Committee meets today. Â The committee will get the time and attendance follow-up report and talk about audit plan development.
The City of Lynchburg holds a public meeting about proposed renovations to the Diamond Hill Neighborhood Center. Â Representatives will talk about improvements, discuss the timeline and talk about alternative services. Â Work is expected to start in May. Â