The Sons of Confederate Veterans say they'll take Virginia to court. The group says it will file a federal lawsuit in July to get its logo on a state license plate. A new agreement between state and federal officials will clear the way for the connection of three major trails in southwest Virginia. Yesterday, representatives of The U-S Forest Service and the State Department of Conservation and Recreation signed a memorandum of understanding. They'll work together to connect the New River Trail State Park, the Virginia Highlands Trail, and the Virginia Creeper Trail.
Officials say they'll move as quickly as they can to connect the trails.
Clouds will build up today, bringing with them a chance for some showers. Look for highs in the low to mid-70s. The threat for some additional showers continues into the overnight hours, as lows drop into the upper-50s. The U-S Justice Department says the murder of a black man in Grayson County at the hands of two white men will NOT be labeled a hate crime. As Teresa Hamilton reports, two people close to the case support yesterday's decision.