Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens WednesdayPure imagination coming to the Mill Mountain Theatre stageRead full article: Pure imagination coming to the Mill Mountain Theatre stage
Photo of Bobby Siler.Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted man near Berry Hill RoadRead full article: Pittsylvania County Sheriff’s Office arrests wanted man near Berry Hill Road
Storms and cooler temps aheadGrab the Umbrella this Weekend!Read full article: Grab the Umbrella this Weekend!
FILE - Amazon Web Services data center is visible on Aug. 22, 2024, in Boardman, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternativesRead full article: As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives
FILE - Visitors use fans as as they wait to enter the Washington Monument, July 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, File)Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United StatesRead full article: Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States
An electronic billboard with an image of President Donald Trump reads "I love the inflation." - Donald J. Trump June 10, 2026," is seen near I-74 in Cincinnati, Tuesday, June 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)49 minutes agoAmerica In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time highRead full article: America In Focus: Fed officials divided on US inflation views; US home prices hit all-time high
FILE - A health worker prepares a patient's blood sample for testing at Bunia General Hospital in Bunia, Congo, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, File)US citizen tests positive for Ebola in CongoRead full article: US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
Dan Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking reelection, talks with a reporter Friday, July 3, 2026, in Petersburg, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopefulRead full article: To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
Air Force One carrying President Donald Trump arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Abdullah Gl, Pool Photo via AP)New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper saysRead full article: New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper says
A person holds a picture of Nolan Xavier Wells during a news conference at National Action Network headquarters, Friday, July 10, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)43 minutes agoA July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep SouthRead full article: A July 4 boat trip, an 18-year-old's death and a family's search for answers in the Deep South
Virginia hotels can no longer turn away locals during health, safety emergenciesNew Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, storms Read full article: New Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, storms
Photo of a black bear with mange in Roanoke County. Photo Courtesy Jackie ZeltvayBlack bear mange sightings surge in Southwest VirginiaRead full article: Black bear mange sightings surge in Southwest Virginia
We are always working for you to share the stories that matterIn Focus: Exploring the heart of the Roanoke ValleyRead full article: In Focus: Exploring the heart of the Roanoke Valley
Players can score points by hiking, biking, paddling and visiting local landmarks in a monthlong competition for cash prizes.The Blue Ridge Games return with cash prizes and outdoor adventures. Here’s how to play!Read full article: The Blue Ridge Games return with cash prizes and outdoor adventures. Here’s how to play!
Everyday heroWho’s your everyday hero? Nominate someone making a difference in your community!Read full article: Who’s your everyday hero? Nominate someone making a difference in your community!
Virginia hotels can no longer turn away locals during health, safety emergenciesNew Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, storms Read full article: New Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, storms
Photo of a black bear with mange in Roanoke County. Photo Courtesy Jackie ZeltvayBlack bear mange sightings surge in Southwest VirginiaRead full article: Black bear mange sightings surge in Southwest Virginia
FILE - A health worker prepares a patient's blood sample for testing at Bunia General Hospital in Bunia, Congo, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, File)US citizen tests positive for Ebola in CongoRead full article: US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
Kimchi, sauerkraut and yogurt are displayed on a kitchen table in New York on July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health nowRead full article: People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
In this photo provided by Cindy McVey, her sister Martha Lillard rests in her iron lung on Friday, February 6, 2026 in Shawnee, Okla. (Cindy McVey via AP)Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in OklahomaRead full article: Martha Lillard, last US polio patient using iron lung, dies at 78 in Oklahoma
Britain's Princess Kate waves from the royal box on day 13 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)11 minutes agoPrincess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen GuRead full article: Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu
Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's 'babygirl'Read full article: Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's 'babygirl'
A Taylor Swift fan wearing a wedding veil sits at a restaurant next to Madison Square Garden where a "JUST&T MARRIED" sign is displayed during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)A lost AirPod, AI fakes and the secret garden: How fans experienced Taylor Swift’s private weddingRead full article: A lost AirPod, AI fakes and the secret garden: How fans experienced Taylor Swift’s private wedding
Lynchburg police carsAdult, two juveniles arrested and charged after traffic stop leads to firearm seizure in Lynchburg Read full article: Adult, two juveniles arrested and charged after traffic stop leads to firearm seizure in Lynchburg
No description availableWSLS Sock Night: $1,500 check presentationRead full article: WSLS Sock Night: $1,500 check presentation
No description availableCourt documents reveal new details on police investigation into City DogsRead full article: Court documents reveal new details on police investigation into City Dogs
Death may be tied to a medical procedure, investigation underway.Family mourns sudden death of 12-year-old boy in SalemRead full article: Family mourns sudden death of 12-year-old boy in Salem
No description availableNTSB investigating helicopter crash near Marlinton, West Virginia that killed 57-year-old manRead full article: NTSB investigating helicopter crash near Marlinton, West Virginia that killed 57-year-old man
No description availableA stormy Friday to close out the weekRead full article: A stormy Friday to close out the week
White will step down at the end of the upcoming school yearFrom pandemic challenges to progress: Dr. Verletta White looks back on her tenure with RCPSRead full article: From pandemic challenges to progress: Dr. Verletta White looks back on her tenure with RCPS
No description availableCelebration of life held for Lexington Mayor FridayRead full article: Celebration of life held for Lexington Mayor Friday
No description availableBedford County joins Roanoke Regional Partnership in bid to attract business, jobsRead full article: Bedford County joins Roanoke Regional Partnership in bid to attract business, jobs
Neighbors, educators and park supporters rallied to keep a piece of Montgomery County’s natural landscape out of auctionH.L. Price Park saved: Community fundraiser hits $35K goalRead full article: H.L. Price Park saved: Community fundraiser hits $35K goal
Did we miss any? Submit a Help Center ticket to let us knowLIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest VirginiaRead full article: LIST: 2026 Fourth of July fireworks, events in Central and Southwest Virginia
Five of the Atkins brothers fought during World War II, one fought during the Korean WarBridge to be dedicated to the Maybrook Men, six Giles County brothers who fought for their countryRead full article: Bridge to be dedicated to the Maybrook Men, six Giles County brothers who fought for their country
Father's DayFather’s Day pics: Send your photos to Pin It to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day 💙Read full article: Father’s Day pics: Send your photos to Pin It to celebrate Dad this Father’s Day 💙
On June 19, people across the country come together to celebrate and honor the historical significance of Juneteenth.Juneteenth Quiz: Fact or Fiction? See how well you know the holidayRead full article: Juneteenth Quiz: Fact or Fiction? See how well you know the holiday
49 memorial stories for the Pulse shooting victimsRemembering the Pulse 49: Learn about the victims of the 2016 shootingRead full article: Remembering the Pulse 49: Learn about the victims of the 2016 shooting
FILEMemorial Day: Share your photos with us via Pin It to honor fallen heroesRead full article: Memorial Day: Share your photos with us via Pin It to honor fallen heroes
Storms and cooler temps aheadGrab the Umbrella this Weekend!Read full article: Grab the Umbrella this Weekend!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens WednesdayPure imagination coming to the Mill Mountain Theatre stageRead full article: Pure imagination coming to the Mill Mountain Theatre stage
No description availableCelebration of life held for Lexington Mayor FridayRead full article: Celebration of life held for Lexington Mayor Friday
No description availableCourt documents reveal new details on police investigation into City DogsRead full article: Court documents reveal new details on police investigation into City Dogs
White will step down at the end of the upcoming school yearFrom pandemic challenges to progress: Dr. Verletta White looks back on her tenure with RCPSRead full article: From pandemic challenges to progress: Dr. Verletta White looks back on her tenure with RCPS
Virginia hotels can no longer turn away locals during health, safety emergenciesNew Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, storms Read full article: New Virginia law protects residents seeking hotel shelter during power outages, storms
Lynchburg police carsAdult, two juveniles arrested and charged after traffic stop leads to firearm seizure in Lynchburg Read full article: Adult, two juveniles arrested and charged after traffic stop leads to firearm seizure in Lynchburg
No description availableWSLS Sock Night: $1,500 check presentationRead full article: WSLS Sock Night: $1,500 check presentation
Britain's Princess Kate waves from the royal box on day 13 of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)11 minutes agoPrincess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen GuRead full article: Princess Kate watches Wimbledon women's final in Royal Box with Jodie Foster and Olympian Eileen Gu
FILE - Visitors use fans as as they wait to enter the Washington Monument, July 1, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner, File)Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United StatesRead full article: Dangerous heat wave is building, will bring oppressive temperatures to much of the United States
Storms and cooler temps aheadGrab the Umbrella this Weekend!Read full article: Grab the Umbrella this Weekend!
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory opens WednesdayPure imagination coming to the Mill Mountain Theatre stageRead full article: Pure imagination coming to the Mill Mountain Theatre stage
FILE - A vlogger promotes the GLC SUV at the Mercedes-Benz booth during Auto China 2026 in Beijing, on April 24, 2026. Major German carmakers saw sharp quarterly sales declines in China, as domestic demand weakened and competition heats up in the worlds biggest auto market. (AP Photo/Ng Han Guan)Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats upRead full article: Major German carmakers hit by steep China sales plunge as competition heats up
FILE - A health worker prepares a patient's blood sample for testing at Bunia General Hospital in Bunia, Congo, Thursday, June 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa, File)US citizen tests positive for Ebola in CongoRead full article: US citizen tests positive for Ebola in Congo
Kimchi, sauerkraut and yogurt are displayed on a kitchen table in New York on July 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon)People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health nowRead full article: People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here's why more people are focused on gut health now
Dan Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking reelection, talks with a reporter Friday, July 3, 2026, in Petersburg, Alaska. (AP Photo/Becky Bohrer)To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopefulRead full article: To the GOP, he's a sham candidate. At home, he’s Mr. Sullivan, ex-teacher and Alaska Senate hopeful
A view of a burnt area affected by wildfires in Bedar, near Almeria, Spain, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Gregorio Marrero)Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12Read full article: Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12
FILE - Amazon Web Services data center is visible on Aug. 22, 2024, in Boardman, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternativesRead full article: As gas plants rise to power AI, renewable energy allies are fighting for cleaner alternatives
An Indian tourist, who was rescued from a speedboat that capsized, receives treatment at a hospital in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, Saturday, July11, 2026. (Le Huy Hai/VNA via AP)A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam and kills 15 Indian tourists not far from shoreRead full article: A boat capsizes in southern Vietnam and kills 15 Indian tourists not far from shore
Air Force One carrying President Donald Trump arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. (Abdullah Gl, Pool Photo via AP)New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper saysRead full article: New York Times reporters are subpoenaed after Air Force One reporting, newspaper says
A sapper examines the impact site of a Russian missile in a residential area of Kyiv, Saturday, July 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Dan Bashakov)Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankersRead full article: Russian attacks kill 6 and wound 29 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers
Norway's Erling Haaland (9) celebrates after scoring their third goal during the World Cup Group I soccer match between Norway and Senegal in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Monday, June 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Steve Luciano)Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's 'babygirl'Read full article: Erling Haaland is Norway's World Cup machine — and the internet's 'babygirl'
A Taylor Swift fan wearing a wedding veil sits at a restaurant next to Madison Square Garden where a "JUST&T MARRIED" sign is displayed during a wedding between singer Taylor Swift and National Football League player Travis Kelce on Friday, July 3, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy)A lost AirPod, AI fakes and the secret garden: How fans experienced Taylor Swift’s private weddingRead full article: A lost AirPod, AI fakes and the secret garden: How fans experienced Taylor Swift’s private wedding
Ronaldo Salgado and Lorenzo Jr., sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, hold a photograph of their father during a news conference Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)15 minutes agoMexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the USRead full article: Mexican builder fatally shot by an ICE officer is mourned after making a life in the US
