1 day agoSchools can opt for remote learning during inclement weatherGov. Ralph Northam signed the “Remote Learning” bill this week, which allows unscheduled remote learning during inclement weather and emergency situations that prevent in...
7 hours agoFormer Roanoke City Sheriff Octavia Johnson announces bid for Virginia governorA familiar face joins the competition for Virginia’s Republican nomination for governor.
15 hours agoVirginia sees 1,477 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 584,537 statewideAs of March 6, Virginia is reporting 584,537 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020.
1 day agoVirginia man accused of shooting federal facility guard diesA man who officials say was equipped with roughly 600 rounds of ammunition when he exchanged gunfire with a security guard at a Virginia social security building died Wed...
2 days ago$1 million research grant to look at impact of pandemic on Virginia public schoolsA $1 million federal grant will help Virginia educators and students recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
1 day agoCongressmen urge Gov. Northam to allow more fans at high school sports gamesAfter Gov. Ralph Northam recently loosened COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor high school sporting events, some Virginia Congressmen feel they’re still too restrictive.
3 hours agoDrive-thru fundraiser aims to repair NW Roanoke playgroundHumble Hustle is raising money to fix the Villa Heights Recreation Center's playground and basketball court.
4 hours ago‘This is hope’: Drive-thru clinic at Berglund Center vaccinates 4,000 people against COVID-19The slots for Saturday's vaccine clinic filled up within five hours of the Virginia Department of Health's announcement.
3 days agoLynchburg steering committee suggests putting education task force on pause during pandemic
1 day agoFamily-owned Gretna pharmacy increases COVID-19 vaccination effortGretna Drug is now organizing clinics where hundreds of people are vaccinated at one time.
1 day agoMan arrested after accidentally firing gun while inside an urgent care office, South Boston police saySouth Boston police arrested a man at an urgent care office on Friday morning they said accidentally shot a gun he never should have had.
1 day agoWanted Danville man arrested in connection with February homicideOne of the men charged in connection to a homicide in Danville in February was arrested Thursday afternoon, according to Danville Police.
2 days agoWhat’s News Today: Budget talks, renaming Lee PlazaHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
3 days agoArchitect selected for future Danville casino complexThe Caesars Entertainment casino and resort complex is moving forward, step by step.
3 days agoDanville-centric board game causes concern for NAACP chapter presidentDanville NAACP president Tommy Bennett approached city council with his frustrations about "Danville-opoly" Tuesday night.
2 days agoWhat’s News Today: Budget talks, renaming Lee PlazaHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
3 days agoWhat’s News Today: School changes, education discussionsHere's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
University of Lynchburg first college to declare carbon neutrality in VirginiaThe University of Lynchburg is the first in Virginia to reach carbon neutrality after years of striving to reduce its carbon footprint and become more environmentally sus...
Former officer charged with shooting at Wythe County deputies found competent to stand trialA man who authorities said shot at two local deputies is competent to stand trial, according to a Wythe County judge.
Virginia sees 1,124 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 577,174 statewideAs of March 1, Virginia is reporting 577,174 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020.
Rare disease doesn’t stop Roanoke County teen from winning battle on and off the fieldEmma Snyder was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disease, Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis in 2017.
Virginia sees 1,736 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 576,050 statewideAs of February 28, Virginia is reporting 576,050 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020.
Aluma, No. 16 Virginia Tech pound Wake Forest 84-46The win proved to be the largest margin of victory over an ACC program in Virginia Tech history.
Virginia lawmakers vote to legalize marijuana in 2024Virginia lawmakers have given final approval to a bill that will legalize marijuana for adult recreational use.
Virginia sees 1,675 new coronavirus cases, now reporting 574,314 statewideAs of February 27, Virginia is reporting 574,314 cases of the coronavirus across the commonwealth since March 2020.
Virginia Children’s Theatre touring Roanoke in search of talentThe Virginia Children’s Theatre is looking for little stars in its first-ever traveling talent search.
Virginia Teacher of Year Anthony Swann continues to inspire students, community through educationOnce face-to-face with homelessness and lost in the foster care system, education saved his life.
