The collapse of Spirit Airlines isn't the only curveball confronting people planning summer trips.

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Chaka Khan, and The Go-Go’s are joining America’s audio canon.

America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and the nation is gearing up to celebrate more than two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

America’s 250th birthday is just around the corner, and the nation is gearing up to celebrate more than two centuries since the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.

A federal appeals court says the Trump administration cannot jail immigrants without bond, citing “serious constitutional questions.”.

President Donald Trump's attempts to cancel offshore wind projects have drawn opposition not only from environmentalists but also from Republicans.

Governor Spanberger announced Virginia’s entry in the U.S. Climate Alliance, a bipartisan coalition of 24 states focused on responding to the dangers of climate change, growing America’s economy, and safeguarding public health.

A bipartisan group of U.S. senators wants government food assistance programs to cover rotisserie chicken from grocery stores.

Spring in the Roanoke Valley means the return of a longtime favorite - the 71st Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival, happening April 24–25 in Downtown Vinton.

If you struggle to get a good night’s sleep, you may want to look at some of your habits – like what time you actually go to bed.

Here’s a look at some of the road closures you should be aware of for the Blue Ridge Marathon.

The 71st Annual Vinton Dogwood Festival is coming back April 24-25 in Downtown Vinton, according to the Vinton Dogwood Festival Committee.

Calls are increasing inside Congress for investigations into the prediction market platform Polymarket.

The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual pace from October through December, the Commerce Department reported Thursday in downgrade of its previous estimate.

The Center for Small Town Jewish Life at Colby College is growing as Passover ends this year.

China is stepping up its diplomacy as the Iran war drags on.

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that could slap long-threatened pharmaceutical tariffs of up to 100% on some patented drugs from companies that don’t reach deals with his administration in the coming months.

Britain has accused Iran of holding the global economy hostage as diplomats from over 40 countries discuss ways to press Tehran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Pulaski County residents have a limited-time chance to leave a permanent mark on history. County officials announced Tuesday that a grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation will fund a community-driven mosaic mural commemorating Pulaski County’s role in the American Revolution — and anyone can pick up a paintbrush and be part of it.

Pulaski County officials announced Tuesday that the county had been awarded a grant from the Virginia Tourism Corporation to support a community-driven mural project commemorating the county’s role in the American Revolution.

U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war.

U.S. gas prices have jumped past an average of $4 a gallon for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to soar worldwide amid the Iran war.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel has expressed concern for two missing sailboats carrying nine people that were bound for Cuba with humanitarian aid.

A U.N. Security Council resolution calling for countries to use “all necessary means” to keep the Strait of Hormuz open is facing some opposition for raising the possibility of U.N.-backed military action against Iran.

The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide.

China's official news agency Xinhua reports that representatives from Beijing and Washington have begun their economic and trade talks in Paris.

PATCHWORK 250: Discover the friendship and leadership of two local legends who left a lasting mark on Virginia and American history.

In a rare bipartisan effort for a deeply divided Congress, the Senate has passed a broad bill to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable.

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged at least four cultural and historical sites across Iran.

Losing an hour of sleep as daylight saving time kicks in can do more than leave you tired and cranky the next day — it also could harm your health.

New research shows midsize U.S. companies pay far more in Trump-era tariffs, and the costs land at home.

President Trump used a Fort Bragg appearance on Friday to praise U.S. Special Forces for last month's raid that removed Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro.

The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, driven by increased spending on Social Security, Medicare, and debt service payments.

U.S. births slightly decreased in 2025.

As the Venerable Monks make their journey across America, Aloka the Peace Dog was honored with a Henrico County Police pin and an Animal Protection Police of Henrico County badge.

The Department of Homeland Security’s approach to naming immigrant enforcement operations elicits polarizing opinions: Are the names funny or offensive.

Gold prices hit new heights in early 2026 — and many consumers have rushed to buy and sell pieces of the precious metal.

President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to sidestep the United Nations through his new Board of Peace appears to have inadvertently backfired.

U.S. President Donald Trump has taken center stage at the World Economic Forum in Davos, overshadowing discussions on AI and renewable energy.

70 years ago, a single night changed the story of one of America’s most legendary steam locomotives. Now the Virginia Museum of Transportation is hosting a special event to remember that moment.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints teamed up with JustServe to donate over 40,000 lbs of food to 250 food banks across the country.

The Trump administration placed new security requirements on Nividia’s semiconductor sales to China, but essentially greenlighted the export of its powerful H200 artificial intelligence chips to Chinese buyers.

Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro has declared himself “innocent” and a “decent man” as he is pleading not guilty to federal drug trafficking charges.

While America is celebrating its 250th anniversary, Roanoke is remembering Virginia Lee, a librarian whose protection of Black literature helped sustain Roanoke’s community through segregation and beyond.

Virginia’s Department of Conservation and Recreation is inviting you to take a hike on New Year’s Day as part of the nationwide First Day Hike initiative!

The year 2025 was scary good for investors.

Southeast Asia is embracing the embattled offshore wind industry as it reels from U.S. President Donald Trump’s rejection of renewable energy.

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Tuesday over a peace plan to end the war with Ukraine.

Top U.S. military officials are meeting leaders of Caribbean nations this week as the Trump administration has escalated its firepower in the region as part of what it calls a campaign against drug trafficking.

Food safety experts say that six crucial kitchen tools are the key to a safe and savory Thanksgiving dinner.

Walmart delivered another standout quarter, posting strong sales and profits that blew past Wall Street expectations as it wins over more cash-strapped Americans who have grown increasing anxious about the economy.

The flight disruptions during the record government shutdown have inspired a rare act of bipartisanship.

Federal agents have expanded their North Carolina immigration crackdown to the area around the state capital of Raleigh.

The top U.S. admiral has called China’s shipbuilding capability “impressive” as Beijing moves ahead with a rapid buildup of the world’s largest navy.

The Federal Aviation Administration says flight cuts will stay at 6% because more air traffic controllers are coming to work.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s ordered the Pentagon to begin planning for potential military action in Nigeria.

Sotheby’s has announced it will auction a solid gold toilet, a sculpture by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan called “America.”.

U.S. indexes bounced between gains and losses and wound up mixed on Wall Street as trade tensions continued to simmer between Washington and Beijing.

Mexican authorities have arrested former soccer player Omar Bravo on suspicion of child sexual abuse.

A major US-Africa trade deal, the African Growth and Opportunity Act, has ended, cutting duty-free access to U.S. markets for thousands of African products.

Bad Bunny captivated audiences with his residency in Puerto Rico, inspiring patriotism and drawing half a million people to the island this summer.

Did you know coffee is one of the most popular drinks in America? ☕

Former President Bill Clinton opened the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting by raising his concerns about rising political violence and other issues.

Lear deBessonet, the new artistic director of Lincoln Center Theater, has chosen “Ragtime” as her first show.

Indonesia’s clean energy future is at a crossroads.

The Trump administration is ending the federal government’s annual report on hunger in America, saying it had become “overly politicized″ and ”rife with inaccuracies.

In an excerpt of former Vice President Kamala Harris's new book, she says she would have picked Pete Buttigieg as her running mate last year but America wasn’t ready for the pairing.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel's attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict.

The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up efforts to target human smuggling operations exploiting America’s northern border, citing growing concerns about sophisticated criminal networks transporting migrants for profit, expanding their focus beyond the southern border.

Labor Day is a day that was established to honor the workers of America and the unions that fight for them and their rights. However, a new administration in Washington has been bringing in new changes within labor relations.

A decline in foreign visitors traveling to the United States has stretched well into the summer.

The Rev. Al Sharpton has led a protest through Manhattan's Financial District to urge corporate America to resist the Trump administration’s campaign to roll back diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

The Taliban say helicopters will shower Kabul with flowers to celebrate the fourth anniversary of their return to power in Afghanistan.

A local couple is being pushed into the national spotlight!

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants Ukraine to withdraw from the remaining 30% of the Donetsk region that Ukraine controls as part of a ceasefire deal.

Nvidia and AMD agreed to share 15% of their revenues from chip sales to China with the U.S. government, President Donald Trump confirmed at a press conference on Monday.

Top Trump administration officials boast that a new partnership to expand immigrant detention in Indiana will be the next so-called “Alligator Alcatraz.”.

The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Department of Justice for files in the sex trafficking investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, part of a congressional probe that lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and other former top officials.

President Donald Trump has a pattern of dismissing or altering data that reflects poorly on him.

A growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or "coming home,” a phrase often used among the Black community.

New federal data shows the fertility rate in the U.S. dropped to an all-time low in 2024 with less than 1.6 kids per woman.

President Donald Trump says a trip to China may happen soon, hinting at efforts to stabilize U.S.-China trade relations.

The Justice Department is fighting to keep President Donald Trump’s former lawyer, Alina Habba, in place as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey after a panel of judges refused to extend her tenure and appointed someone else to the job.

The 2025 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships are underway this week in Roanoke, Virginia. Some of America’s top cyclists are competing in the challenging terrain of Virginia’s Blue Ridge. Behind the scenes, it takes a dedicated team of medical professionals to keep riders safe on the trail.

Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international medical residents set to start their training this week were delayed by the Trump administration’s travel and visa restrictions.

The U.S. is halting some shipments of weapons to Ukraine amid concerns that its own stockpiles have declined too much.

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President Donald Trump is scoffing at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s heated warning to the U.S. not to launch future strikes on Iran and the Iranian supreme leader's assertion that Tehran “won the war” with Israel.

Kara Lawson has always been a basketball trailblazer and now the Duke women's coach has a legit chance to lead USA to another gold medal.

If oil prices are any measure, Iran just flinched.

A new report finds that the number of abortions in the U.S. grew in 2024 as more women obtained pills through telehealth.

Krispy Kreme is celebrating America’s birthday early with stars, stripes and sweetness.

President Donald Trump says his director of national intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard, was “wrong” when she previously said that the U.S. believed Iran wasn’t building a nuclear weapon.

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish in a quiet return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday.

Two men who stole a $6.4 million golden toilet from an English mansion have been sentenced to more than two years in prison.

Shares of Brazilian meat giant JBS made their debut Friday on the New York Stock Exchange, dropping 3.9%.

As many take the time to honor the fallen heroes, numerous Memorial Day events will take place in our region.

The director of national intelligence says artificial intelligence is speeding up the work of America's spy services.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency says that information Iran claims to have obtained regarding Israel’s nuclear program “seems to refer” to the country’s Soreq Nuclear Research Center.