The governor’s task force on state-imposed mandates succeeded in getting 15 regulations struck this year.

Whitlock fills the vacancy left by former Circuit Judge Jack Berry, of Madison, who resigned in January to return to private practice.

Educators, business leaders, government officials and others gathered in downtown Lynchburg on Tuesday to talk technology.

John Holdren’s visit will focus on national research and development and education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

Bob Fabian, the Bedford County Nursing Home’s administrator, is resigning to take a job with another firm. His last day is June 1, he said Tuesday.

The National D-Day Memorial Foundation and the Blue Ridge Garden Club will hold a Blue Star garden dedication Saturday to honor the Armed Forces and Merchant Seamen.

Campbell County Social Services is sponsoring a free community children’s book fair Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Social Services office, 69 Kabler Lane in Rustburg.

The Campbell County Sheriff’s Office will receive another tool to help in the investigation of internet crimes, officials said Tuesday.

The preliminary hearing in Fluvanna County General District Court on Tuesday shed light on the origins of the charge, a petition of qualified voters form.