Jesse Matthew, the man convicted of killing two Virginia college students, has been transferred to a lower security prison facility. Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prisonRead full article: Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prison
President Donald Trump gestures as he prepares to head back to the Oval Office after participating in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)President Trump to visit Charlottesville for MAGA events Read full article: President Trump to visit Charlottesville for MAGA events
School bus - lightbox KPRCFranklin County school bus crash under investigationRead full article: Franklin County school bus crash under investigation
The future of the Middle East and our nation are on the table as U.S. and Iran negotiators meet in Pakistan for ceasefire talks What’s at stake in Iran ceasefire? Virginia Tech professor breaks down goals for both sidesRead full article: What’s at stake in Iran ceasefire? Virginia Tech professor breaks down goals for both sides
Sands has been President of the University since 2014Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to step down in the coming months, University announcesRead full article: Virginia Tech President Tim Sands to step down in the coming months, University announces
The movie theater was a longtime favorite in the community for decadesSalem Valley 8 movie theater permanently closes its doors Read full article: Salem Valley 8 movie theater permanently closes its doors
The former Detroit Lions player and NASA astronaut reflects on inspiring future explorers while leaving a lasting legacy in Central Virginia and beyondPatchwork 250: From the NFL to outer space - Leland Melvin’s journey from Lynchburg to NASARead full article: Patchwork 250: From the NFL to outer space - Leland Melvin’s journey from Lynchburg to NASA
No description availableWATCH: Community budget meeting held in Roanoke Thursday Read full article: WATCH: Community budget meeting held in Roanoke Thursday
Hokie vets rallied around Aloka after a knee injury threatened to end his journeyThree Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for PeaceRead full article: Three Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for Peace
No description availableLynchburg Riverfront Park Amphitheater Grand Opening Friday Read full article: Lynchburg Riverfront Park Amphitheater Grand Opening Friday
TacoRitas Contest 2026Win 2 Tickets to Taco’Ritas 2026 at The Berglund CenterRead full article: Win 2 Tickets to Taco’Ritas 2026 at The Berglund Center
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich history of the place we call home.Patchwork 250: Share your community’s unique history for Virginia’s 250th anniversaryRead full article: Patchwork 250: Share your community’s unique history for Virginia’s 250th anniversary
WSLS Education Impact AwardWSLS Education Impact Award Nomination Page 2025-2026Read full article: WSLS Education Impact Award Nomination Page 2025-2026
Salem RidgeYaksCONTEST HAS ENDED: Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets to see the Salem RidgeYaksRead full article: CONTEST HAS ENDED: Win a Family 4-Pack of Tickets to see the Salem RidgeYaks
Jesse Matthew, the man convicted of killing two Virginia college students, has been transferred to a lower security prison facility. Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prisonRead full article: Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prison
Hokie vets rallied around Aloka after a knee injury threatened to end his journeyThree Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for PeaceRead full article: Three Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for Peace
FILE - Britain's Prince Harry arrives at London's High Court to lead a group accusing the Daily Mail's publisher of privacy invasion through unlawful tactics in a trial that is part of a wider phone hacking scandal in London, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)14 minutes agoPrince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess DianaRead full article: Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess Diana
FILE - Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Dr. Mehmet Oz speaks during a news conference on efforts to combat fraud, in the Old Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus Feb. 25, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, File)AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusationsRead full article: AP Exclusive: Trump administration admits a glaring error in its New York health fraud accusations
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters during a news conference in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)1 day agoUS abortion opponents want Trump's FDA to act on abortion pill restrictionsRead full article: US abortion opponents want Trump's FDA to act on abortion pill restrictions
FIL - In this Feb. 22, 2002 file photo made in Los Angeles, the late Rap legend Jam Master Jay, is shown. (AP Photo/Krista Niles, File)15 minutes agoRelease is on hold for the man cleared of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master JayRead full article: Release is on hold for the man cleared of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
Michael Rapino, left, chief executive officer and president of Live Nation Entertainment Inc., arrives at Manhattan Federal court, Thursday, March 19, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)Jury starts deliberating states' claim that Live Nation has a monopoly on concerts and ticketingRead full article: Jury starts deliberating states' claim that Live Nation has a monopoly on concerts and ticketing
This combination of images released by HBO shows cast members, from left, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney from the series "Euphoria." (Patrick Wymore/HBO via AP)'Euphoria,' returning for a third season, launched a generation of new starsRead full article: 'Euphoria,' returning for a third season, launched a generation of new stars
Men inspect the damage to their home destroyed in an Israeli airstrike a day earlier in Beirut, Lebanon, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Emilio Morenatti)The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefireRead full article: The Latest: Netanyahu approves talks with Lebanon after Israeli strikes imperil Iran ceasefire
First lady Melania Trump speaks to reporters Thursday, April 9, 2026, in the Grand Foyer of the White House in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimesRead full article: Melania Trump delivers statement at the White House denying knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
Roanoke Rail Yard DawgsRail Yard Dawgs dominate Bulls 7-1 in playoff openerRead full article: Rail Yard Dawgs dominate Bulls 7-1 in playoff opener
Wade (couretsy of BRRJ)Bedford man arrested and charged with crimes against childrenRead full article: Bedford man arrested and charged with crimes against children
Nick Leftwich set during his tenure at William FlemingLeftwich tabbed as next Lord Botetourt football coachRead full article: Leftwich tabbed as next Lord Botetourt football coach
Radford resident stalled a North Vietnamese attack in 1972 by blowing up a bridge, before the would-be invaders could attack.Col. John Ripley of Radford to Receive Medal of HonorRead full article: Col. John Ripley of Radford to Receive Medal of Honor
No description availableDanville leaders exploring data centers being built within city limitsRead full article: Danville leaders exploring data centers being built within city limits
Construction is underway at City Stadium in Lynchburg, where a $5.25 million renovation project aims to add new food, entertainment and family spaces — all while preserving the ballpark’s historic character. Community journalist Jalen Stubbs reports.City Stadium renovation brings bars, carnival area to Lynchburg’s historic ballparkRead full article: City Stadium renovation brings bars, carnival area to Lynchburg’s historic ballpark
Residents question construction impacts as Botetourt County reviews plans for six-building, 276-unit development.Historic Daleville cemetery near site of proposed apartment complex raises concernsRead full article: Historic Daleville cemetery near site of proposed apartment complex raises concerns
FILE - Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger delivers her State of the Commonwealth address before a joint session of the Virignia General Assembly at the Capitol, Jan. 19, 2026, in Richmond, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)Gov. Spanberger signs bills into law to raise minimum wage, boost workforce training and support economic growthRead full article: Gov. Spanberger signs bills into law to raise minimum wage, boost workforce training and support economic growth
Looking for something egg-citing to do with the family this Easter?LIST 🐰: Easter events in Southwest, Central VirginiaRead full article: LIST 🐰: Easter events in Southwest, Central Virginia
Happy International Waffle Day!International Waffle Day: Where do you get the best waffles in Central and Southwest Virginia?Read full article: International Waffle Day: Where do you get the best waffles in Central and Southwest Virginia?
Happy National Puppy Day!National Puppy Day: Show off your pet on Pin It for a chance to appear on TV or social mediaRead full article: National Puppy Day: Show off your pet on Pin It for a chance to appear on TV or social media
March 4 is National Sons Day!PIN IT: Send us your photos for National Sons Day 💙Read full article: PIN IT: Send us your photos for National Sons Day 💙
Happy National Weatherperson's Day!QUIZ: Happy National Weatherperson’s Day! Test your knowledge with two truths and a lieRead full article: QUIZ: Happy National Weatherperson’s Day! Test your knowledge with two truths and a lie
School bus - lightbox KPRCFranklin County school bus crash under investigationRead full article: Franklin County school bus crash under investigation
Jesse Matthew, the man convicted of killing two Virginia college students, has been transferred to a lower security prison facility. Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prisonRead full article: Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prison
The future of the Middle East and our nation are on the table as U.S. and Iran negotiators meet in Pakistan for ceasefire talks What’s at stake in Iran ceasefire? Virginia Tech professor breaks down goals for both sidesRead full article: What’s at stake in Iran ceasefire? Virginia Tech professor breaks down goals for both sides
No description availableTemperatures continue their upward trend!Read full article: Temperatures continue their upward trend!
No description availableWATCH: Community budget meeting held in Roanoke Thursday Read full article: WATCH: Community budget meeting held in Roanoke Thursday
Hokie vets rallied around Aloka after a knee injury threatened to end his journeyThree Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for PeaceRead full article: Three Virginia Tech graduates help Aloka finish the Walk for Peace
No description availableDanville leaders exploring data centers being built within city limitsRead full article: Danville leaders exploring data centers being built within city limits
Construction is underway at City Stadium in Lynchburg, where a $5.25 million renovation project aims to add new food, entertainment and family spaces — all while preserving the ballpark’s historic character. Community journalist Jalen Stubbs reports.City Stadium renovation brings bars, carnival area to Lynchburg’s historic ballparkRead full article: City Stadium renovation brings bars, carnival area to Lynchburg’s historic ballpark
FILE - A man walks alongside damaged apartments in the aftermath of Hurricane Otis, in the Diamonds subdivision of Acapulco, Mexico, Nov. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Marco Ugarte, File)9 minutes agoWorsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study findsRead full article: Worsening ocean heat waves are 'supercharging' hurricane damage, study finds
FIL - In this Feb. 22, 2002 file photo made in Los Angeles, the late Rap legend Jam Master Jay, is shown. (AP Photo/Krista Niles, File)15 minutes agoRelease is on hold for the man cleared of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master JayRead full article: Release is on hold for the man cleared of killing Run-DMC's Jam Master Jay
A Hezbollah supporter waves a flag with the portrait of the late Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah during a protest against the Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam, in front the government palace in Beirut, Lebanon, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talksRead full article: Israeli strike kills Lebanese security forces as Israel and Hezbollah trade fire ahead of talks
FILE - Britain's Prince Harry arrives at London's High Court to lead a group accusing the Daily Mail's publisher of privacy invasion through unlawful tactics in a trial that is part of a wider phone hacking scandal in London, Jan. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, File)14 minutes agoPrince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess DianaRead full article: Prince Harry sued by charity he set up in Africa to honor late mother Princess Diana
Kamala Harris, former Vice President and 2024 Presidential candidate, arrives during the National Action Network (NAN) Convention in New York, Friday, April 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)10 minutes ago'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bidRead full article: 'I am thinking about it,' Kamala Harris says of 2028 presidential bid
Policemen stand guard after a migrant taxi-boat accident, in Equihen-Plage, northern France, Thursday, April 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jean-Francois Badias)Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UKRead full article: Suspect arrested in England after 4 die in failed channel crossing from France to UK
FILE - Air traffic is seen on the runway at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crashRead full article: FAA investigates close call on LAX taxiway just weeks after LaGuardia runway crash
FILE - Chairman, President and CEO of Nexstar Broadcasting Group Perry Snook attends the 24th Annual Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame Awards at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York on Oct. 29, 2014. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP, File)Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and TegnaRead full article: Federal judge extends restraining order on $6.2B merger of local TV giants Nexstar and Tegna
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffsRead full article: Federal court hears new case against Trump's latest global tariffs
Michael Rapino, left, chief executive officer and president of Live Nation Entertainment Inc., arrives at Manhattan Federal court, Thursday, March 19, 2026 in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Gray)Jury starts deliberating states' claim that Live Nation has a monopoly on concerts and ticketingRead full article: Jury starts deliberating states' claim that Live Nation has a monopoly on concerts and ticketing
President Donald Trump gestures as he prepares to head back to the Oval Office after participating in the White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn of the White House, Monday, April 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)President Trump to visit Charlottesville for MAGA events Read full article: President Trump to visit Charlottesville for MAGA events
This combination of images released by HBO shows cast members, from left, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi and Sydney Sweeney from the series "Euphoria." (Patrick Wymore/HBO via AP)'Euphoria,' returning for a third season, launched a generation of new starsRead full article: 'Euphoria,' returning for a third season, launched a generation of new stars
School bus - lightbox KPRCFranklin County school bus crash under investigationRead full article: Franklin County school bus crash under investigation
Jesse Matthew, the man convicted of killing two Virginia college students, has been transferred to a lower security prison facility. Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prisonRead full article: Convicted killer Jesse Matthew transferred to lower-security prison
FILE - Amanda Darrow, director of youth, family and education programs at the Utah Pride Center in Salt Lake City, poses with books that have been the subject of complaints from parents, including "Gender Queer" by Meir Kobabe, on Dec. 16, 2021. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassmentRead full article: PEN America launches a US safety program for authors facing harassment
Eelgrass sways in the current in San Diego's Mission Bay, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Annika Hammerschlag)Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch upRead full article: Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up
