Virginia News

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Lee-Jackson Day a step closer to no longer being a state holiday

When it comes to state holidays in Virginia, that plan moved one step forward on Tuesday as SB 601 passed in the Senate.

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Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week is underway

Try out a local restaurant you've been dying to check out during the annual Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week.

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Virginia’s coldest day on record happened 35 years ago Tuesday

Mountain Lake dipped down to 30 below zero

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NC State edges Virginia 53-51

Virginia falls at home to NC State by a bucket.

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One arrest made as more than 20,000 descend on Richmond for Lobby Day, pro-gun rally

Police said that a Richmond woman was arrested during Monday’s pro-gun rally in Richmond.

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’I will continue to listen to the voices of Virginians’: Gov. Ralph Northam reacts to Lobby Day in Richmond

Governor Ralph Northam has released a statement after Lobby Day in Richmond.

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Hearse driver charged after hitting Danville officer helping direct traffic for funeral procession, police say

A Danville police officer is in a hospital after being hit while directing traffic for a funeral procession on Monday.

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54-year-old woman dies in Pittsylvania County crash

A 54-year-old woman died in a crash in Pittsylvania County over the weekend, according to Virginia State Police.

Tractor-trailer accident causing delays on US-220 in Henry County

A tractor-trailer crash is causing delays on US-220 in Henry County, according to the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Possible suspect identified in Henry County water tower shooting

Authorities have identified a possible suspect after someone shot a water tower in Henry County earlier this month.

What’s News Today: church safety, absentee voting

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

Martinsville schools’ new program helps to make sure students don’t go hungry

A new program is underway in Martinsville to make sure students there don’t go hungry.

Wythe County man pleads guilty to double murder he committed when he was 18 years old

A man accused of killing two people in Wythe County will spend the rest of his life in prison.

Kids learn nutrition through YMCA cooking classes

The Little Chefs program allows kids to learn their way around the kitchen and nutrition at the YMCA.

What’s News Today: church safety, absentee voting

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.

9th-ranked Florida State edges Virginia 54-50

Florida State edges Virginia 54-50 in ACC play.

Liberty President Jerry Falwell Jr. 'pretty sure’ he’ll call for civil disobedience in response to Virginia Democrats’ gun control measures

Liberty University’s president, Jerry Falwell Jr., spoke out against gun control measures supported by Virginia Democrats during an interview on a conservative radio show...

Crews repair gas leak reported near Virginia Tech’s campus

Gas crews have closed the leak, according to Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech partners with UNICEF to open African drone and data Academy

In partnership with UNICEF, Virginia Tech helped open the first African drone and data Academy in Lilongwe, Malawi.

PLAY Roanoke invites you to celebrate 2020 in roaring 20s style

What better way to celebrate the 2020s than with a roaring 20s-themed party.

Future of police K9’s mulled as Virginia considers decriminalizing marijuana

Some leaders in the state of Virginia are pushing toward the decriminalize of pot.

Hokies down Wake Forest 80-70

Virginia Tech downed Wake Forest 80-70 to earn its 4th ACC conference win.

Hokies Fuente reportedly top candidate for Baylor job

Virginia Tech head football coach Justin Fuente is reportedly scheduled to interview for the Baylor head football coaching position in the next 24 hours.

Lynchburg City Council votes against becoming a Second Amendment sanctuary

Lynchburg City Council members voted against making the city a Second Amendment sanctuary after hours of input from local citizens. The vote was 5-2 against Lynchburg joi...