The Mountain Valley Pipeline project developers have delayed the original June 1 start date, now aiming for early June due to construction challenges. The $7.85 billion pipeline is set to transport natural gas from West Virginia to Virginia but has faced legal and permitting obstacles. Critics argue that the pipeline should not go into service, citing safety concerns and environmental impacts. Local and federal officials have requested a delay in the pipeline's operation until outstanding issues are resolved. The company aims to restore impacted areas by August and comply with pipeline safety regulations.
A Pittsylvania County man is being rewarded for killing a little time playing an online Virginia Lottery game. Daniel Ricketts of Chatham says he was making soup when he decided to play the Wheel of Bonuses online game on his phone. Lottery officials say Ricketts won a top prize of just over a million dollars.