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VSP: Body recovered from Nelson County river, one still missing

Another body has been recovered from the Rockfish River in Nelson County after a vehicle was found submerged in late December, according to Virginia State Police.

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VSP: Body recovered from Nelson County river, one still missing

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Minor, faceless federal officials would be stripped of their power to regulate in new bipartisan bill

A study showing most FDA rules were issued without the backing of a senior Senate-appointed official has sparked a bill aimed at reining in overzealous federal rulemakers.

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State, local leaders gather for Martin Luther King Jr. celebration in Roanoke

The theme of this year's luncheon was 'The Struggle Continues for Justice'.

Who could be speaker, if not Kevin McCarthy

The answer isn't obvious. But here's some early handicapping on the names that have been floated.

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Ben Cline projected to hold onto Virginia’s 6th congressional district seat

Incumbent Ben Cline (R) is projected to keep his seat in Congress.

Virginia general election results for Bath County on Nov. 8, 2022

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Bath County here.

Virginia General Election Results for Rockbridge County on Nov. 8, 2022

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Rockbridge County here.

Virginia General Election Results for Roanoke County on Nov. 8, 2022

The 2022 General Election will be held on November 8. You can find results for Roanoke County here.

Virginia general election results for Lexington on Nov. 8, 2022

The 2022 General Election will be held on Nov. 8. You can find results for Lexington here.

Virginia general election results for Highland County on Nov. 8, 2022

The 2022 General Election will be held on Nov. 8. You can find results for Highland County here.

U.S. House of Representatives District 6 general election results on Nov. 8, 2022

Incumbent Ben Cline (R) and Jennifer Lewis (D) are vying for Virginia’s 6th congressional district the U.S. House of Representatives.

Roanoke Catholic holds Sixth Congressional District student mock debate

To simulate our democratic process, a government class at Roanoke Catholic held a mock debate for the Sixth Congressional District.

House of Representatives 2022 election results for Southwest, Central Virginia

Across Southwest and Central Virginia, people are voting in three contested races for seats in the House of Representatives.

Congressman Ben Cline visits Roanoke Valley farms

He spoke with local farmers and members of the agriculture community on Wednesday

Governor Youngkin visits Roanoke County to show support for area Republican candidates

Candidates in Virginia are hitting the campaign trail with supporters like Gov. Glenn Youngkin.

Ben Cline and Jennifer Lewis face off again for Virginia’s Sixth District Congressional seat

Republican incumbent, Ben Cline is running for his third term against Democrat, Jennifer Lewis.

Ben Cline and Jennifer Lewis face off again for Virginia’s Sixth District Congressional seat

Republican incumbent, Ben Cline is running for his third term against Democrat, Jennifer Lewis.

Congressman visits with citizens in Clifton Forge

Rep. Ben Cline, left, held a meet-and-greet last Wednesday in the Historic Masonic Theatre Underground in Clifton Forge. Cline became Congressional representative for the Allegheny Highlands last December. Pictured, Cline speaks with Justin Reiter, center, executive director of the Historic Masonic Theatre, and Greg Madsen, right. (Recorder photo by David Crosier) CLIFTON FORGE — Incumbent

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Roanoke lawyer, former US attorney proposes name change for Poff Federal Building

A Roanoke-based lawyer who has also served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia is asking lawmakers to consider a name change for the Poff Federal Building in downtown.

The Recorder Online

U.S. Congressman Ben Cline, center, visited Bath Community Hospital Wednesday, Aug. 31, when he was in the area for the Highland County Fair and a visit at Bath County High School. He stands with Tom VandenHoven, left, and BCH CEO Jeff Lingerfelt. (Photo courtesy BCH)

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Rep. Ben Cline announces start of 2022 Congressional App Challenge

This year’s Congressional App Challenge has begun, Congressman Ben Cline announced Monday.

Celebrating Labor Day in Buena Vista, kicking off election season

The traditional event marks the kickoff to election season. Voters stayed behind after the celebration to hear from politicians running for the 6th District this November.

Virginia Rep. Ben Clines calls FBI investigation into former President Donald Trump ‘disappointing’

The Republican Congressman, who represents Virginia’s 6TH District, was in Lynchburg Wednesday, and 10 News asked about the federal investigation into whether Trump took classified records from the White House to his Florida residence.

Rep. Ben Cline visits Lynchburg’s Blue Ridge Pregnancy Center

The facility was vandalized in June following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe V. Wade.

Nancy Pelosi defends bringing son on Taiwan trip after husband's DUI charge

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi defended bringing her son on a recent congressional junket to Taiwan and other Asian countries during a press conference Wednesday.

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Potential impact of Inflation Reduction Act

10 News political analyst, Edward Lynch explains how the name, Inflation Reduction Act could be misleading as the bill makes no promises to reduce inflation for Americans anytime soon.

Virginia GOP voters to settle crowded congressional runoffs

Virginia voters are set to pick Republican nominees Tuesday for two races expected to be among the year’s most competitive for U.S. House seats.

Here are your local primary results for June 21, 2022

Here are your local primary results for our area.

US House District 6 primary results on June 21, 2022

The 6th District for the US House is holding a primary to determine the Republican nominee.

Salem VA Medical Center renames women’s health clinic to honor local veteran

A veteran was honored in Salem on Monday.

Observing Memorial Day and more news happening today

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

Only two Bedford County voters eligible for upcoming primary due to redistricting

Due to recent redistricting, Bedford County is no longer in Virginia’s 6th congressional district, except for one home.

Rep. Ben Cline pledges support for Vietnam veterans health care at commemoration

Speaking at a National Vietnam War Veterans Day commemoration at Freedom Plaza on Saturday, Virginia Rep. Ben Cline said he supports healthcare for Vietnam veterans.

Virginia politicians speak on what they want Biden to address during the State of the Union

Against the backdrop of Russia’s violent siege on Ukraine, President Joe Biden is expected to tackle the threat and many other issues head-on during his first State of the Union address Tuesday.

‘Putin bears the blame for this unprovoked invasion’: Virginia officials weigh in on Russia’s attack on Ukraine

Elected officials from across Virginia are weighing in on the attack on Ukraine.

Congressman Ben Cline visits Roanoke elementary school to read to students

Congressman Ben Cline was in Roanoke Tuesday to read to students at Fishburn Park Elementary School.

Congressman Ben Cline calls on Pres. Biden to address inflation, violent crime

Republican Congressman Ben Cline is calling on President Biden to address the rise in violent crime.

Roanoke and Lynchburg’s congressman, Ben Cline, tests positive for COVID-19

Roanoke's congressman has tested positive for COVID-19.

New districting maps proposed

ALLEGHENY HIGHLANDS – The special masters, Sean Trende and Bernard Groffman, for the court-supervised redistricting process, have delivered their proposals for

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Rep. Ben Cline discusses Virginia’s possible congressional redistricting changes

Virginia is releasing new redistricting proposals, and if the new maps are approved, it could pit two GOP congressmen against each other.

Legislators concerned that COVID-19 vaccine mandates could contribute to worker shortage

Companies with more than 100 employees have just over a month to meet President Biden’s new COVID-19 vaccine requirement.

The lessons Republicans and Democrats learned from Decision 2021, according to analysts

After an eight-year Democratic stay in the governor’s mansion and two-year full control of the General Assembly, voters have flipped Virginia red.

Virginia lawmakers react to partisan standoff on Capitol Hill

If the U.S. defaults on its debt for the first time in history, both parties warn of an economic catastrophe.

5 sofa beds that are actually comfortable

These modern, comfortable sofa beds and futons from Amazon, Wayfair, AllModern and more are all reviewer-loved

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Congressman Ben Cline introduces GI Bill expansion legislation

Local representative Ben Cline just introduced a new bill in hopes of helping veterans.

What's News Today: Here’s how local communities are commemorating Memorial Day

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

The Recorder Online

• In a story in the April 15 edition on page 10 headlined "Residents oppose county maintaining lake facilities," Jay Trinca was quoted as saying the county's

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Carilion Clinic distributes 100,000th COVID-19 vaccine

ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion Clinic is hitting another major milestone in the battle against COVID-19. On Wednesday, the health system helped administer its 100,000th dose of the vaccine and 98-year-old June Rutherfoord was the lucky recipient. Rutherfoord, a former nurse, said she’s thankful for the scientists who made it possible to get the vaccine. “Well I’m very thankful we have wonderful scientists who work out all these things to control the evil that’s in the world, thank you all,” Rutherfoord said. Vaccine distribution is expected to pick up at the Berglund Center and other sites across the region through the rest of the week.

Congressman Ben Cline tours vaccination site at Berglund Center

ROANOKE, Va – As COVID-19 vaccine supply increases across the Roanoke Valley, Congressman Ben Cline paid a visit to one of the largest vaccination sites in the region. Hundreds and sometimes thousands of people get vaccinated here at the Berglund Center almost every day. “We’ve got folks from all over the community working together to make sure that everybody wants to get vaccinated,” Cline said. The Republican congressman spent Wednesday afternoon looking at operations and thanking volunteers for their time. Cline says the choice to get vaccinated is still personal, but he hopes to act as an example because it will help reopen the economy and protect the community.

Congressmen urge Gov. Northam to allow more fans at high school sports games

Ralph Northam recently loosened COVID-19 restrictions for outdoor high school sporting events, some Virginia Congressmen feel they’re still too restrictive. He also pushed for Northam to follow CDC’s 6-foot distancing guidelines instead of 10 feet that’s currently in Executive Order 72. AdThe order currently allows outdoor high school sports to have 30% of the occupancy load or a maximum of 250 spectators per field. “Governor Northam’s decision to require 10-foot distancing and allow no more than 250 fans at an outdoor stadium that potentially holds thousands is insufficient. Earlier this week northside high school had to suspend all activities after members of the football program tested positive.

Special Olympics Virginia athletes share their stories with lawmakers

RICHMOND, Va. – Some of Virginia’s most notable athletes took a virtual trip to the Capitol Wednesday morning. Special Olympics Virginia representatives talked with state lawmakers about why their organization deserves funding. The speakers included Matt Crowder, a Special Olympian from Roanoke who spoke with Rep. Ben Cline. Crowder believes the organization has changed his life and will continue to do the same for others in his position. “It’s taught me to be responsible, it’s taught me how to be part of a team,” Crowder said.

Protesters against Rep. Ben Cline march to his Roanoke office

ROANOKE, Va. – A Southwest Virginia congressman’s vote against the Electoral College results Wednesday inspired a small group of Roanoke protesters to demonstrate against him. A gathering of about 20 people marched from Elmwood Park to Rep. Ben Cline’s Roanoke office Thursday morning. The group planned to talk to people at his office, but were unable to do so. Demonstrators said the protest came together spontaneously after watching the vote and the siege at the U.S. Capitol. “I’m furious,” said Brienne Nida, who traveled down from Botetourt County for the demonstration.

Virginia lawmakers discuss ceremonial Electoral College count

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Protesters gathered in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday to show support for President Trump one day before Congress certifies the Electoral College results. What is usually a ceremonial counting of the votes, that each state has already certified, is drawing nationwide attention because some Republicans plan to object. [Rep. Ben Cline says he’ll object the Electoral College certification process]Meanwhile, Virginia Democratic Sen. Mark Warner plans to certify the votes and said the count could take a while. “It does seem that there’s evidence of fraud, there’s evidence that laws were not followed in accordance with the state legislators who make those laws in those respectful states,” said Good. Warner said he expects the majority of Republicans to certify the 306 electoral votes for President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kalama Harris.

Rep. Ben Cline says he’ll object the Electoral College certification process

Congressman Ben Cline announced Tuesday that he will support objections to the Electoral College certification process on Wednesday. Cline, who represents Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, joins other congressmen planning to reject Joe Biden’s Electoral College win. In addition, the state Legislatures have enacted laws with detailed election rules and procedures by which voters are to choose their presidential electors. Our founders set up a system of, by, and for the people that placed the state Legislatures at its very heart, and that heart still beats strongly today. Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, which contains all of Amherst County, Augusta County, Bath County, Botetourt County, Highland County, Page County, Rockbridge Couty, Rockingham County, Shenandoah County, Warren County, Buena Vista, Harrisonburg, Lexington, Lynchburg, Roanoke, Staunton, Waynesboro and parts of Bedford and Roanoke counties.

What’s News Today: Christmas Parade, honoring graduates

Roanoke City Council holds a public hearing about the City Plan 2040. Lynchburg’s Future of Education Task Force Steering Committee meets today. The Rich Creek Fire Department holds a drive-through Christmas Parade tonight. You can watch the parade from your home or front yard as it drives throughout the town. The City of Danville will honor the first graduates in the Project Rebuild program.

Republicans get majority vote in Bath, Highland

MONTEREY and WARM SPRINGS — The presidential election remains undecided as The Recorder goes to press this week, with millions of votes nationwide yet to be counted. But in Bath and Highland counties, all unofficial results point to a solid win for the Republican tickets — Donald Trump and Mike Pence for president and vice president; Daniel Gade for U.S. Senator; and incumbent Ben Cline for the U.S. House of Representatives in District 6. In Virginia overall, however, the major metropolita...

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WATCH: Rep. Ben Cline gives speech after projected 6th congressional district win

HARRISONBURG, Va. – Rep. Ben Cline is projected to continue serving Virginia’s 6th Congressional District in Washington. Ben Cline projected to win reelection in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District Rep. Ben Cline speaks to a crowd at Capital Ale House in Harrisonburg about his projected win. Posted by WSLS 10 / WSLS.com on Tuesday, November 3, 2020Cline was at Capital Ale House in Harrisonburg to speak to a crowd about his projected win. [Ben Cline projected to win reelection in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, according to NBC News]He was first elected to Congress back in 2018.

Ben Cline projected to win reelection in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, according to NBC News

ROANOKE, Va. – Rep. Ben Cline is projected to continue serving Virginia’s 6th Congressional District in Washington. The incumbent Republican lawmaker is expected to defeat his Democratic opponent Nicholas Betts. The 6th District covers Roanoke and Lynchburg and goes up Interstate 81 from Roanoke to Front Royal and also includes Lynchburg, Lexington, Staunton, Waynesboro and Harrisonburg. Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsThe Rockbridge County native was first elected to Congress back in 2018 where he defeated his Democratic opponent by nearly 20 percentage points. [Rep. Ben Cline hoping for a second term to represent Virginians in Congress]Below is our full interview with Webb ahead of Election Day:

Results by locality for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District race between Cline and Betts

Republican Ben Cline is being challenged for his Congressional seat by Democrat Nicholas Betts in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District. Interested in the results of other races? Use the picker:Find Race ResultsBelow is how each city and county in the 6th District voted this race:Get the latest Virginia Election news here

Results for Virginia’s 6th Congressional District race between Nicholas Betts and Ben Cline

Republican Ben Cline is being challenged for his Congressional seat by Democrat Nicholas Betts in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District. Click here if you’d like to see a county-by-county breakdown of the votes in this raceInterested in the results of other races? Use the picker below:Find Race ResultsGet the latest Virginia Election news here

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