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The Board of Supervisors are planning to purchase the property from its current owner, Wells Fargo Bank.

Leaders at the nonprofit Goodwill say they are seeing a major need for resources to help people in the Commonwealth.

The head of the Food and Drug Administration is facing congressional lawmakers for the first time over the national shortage of baby formula, the Associated Press reported Thursday.

In honor of Monday being National Barbecue Day, here is an explainer on what the four regions of barbecue is in the U.S.

A cheat day is essentially a day in which someone abandons their diet or disciplined eating, and eats items that aren’t very healthy.

While many are turning to cellphones because they are cheaper and can be used anywhere, there still is some value to having a landline.

Here’s a synopsis of both the historical elements of Easter that people might not know about, and the modern financial windfall Easter is expected to be in 2022.

President Biden arrives in Greensboro, NC. He visits the Harold L. Martin Engineering Research and Innovation Complex and meets students studying robotics and cybersecurity.

If you have an old or damaged car seat sitting in your garage, you can donate it to Target for a coupon.

President Biden announces his Budget for Fiscal Year 2023, which will reduce deficits by more than $1 trillion over the next decade, advance safety and security at home and around the world, and make theinvestments needed to build a better America; the Director of the Office of Management and Budget also delivers remarks.

If you’ve been to the gas pumps lately, or even listened to any news outlet, you’re likely well aware that gas prices are at a painful high.

The Virginia Lottery has witnessed a recent increase in lottery scam reports.

Twenty temporary agricultural workers will be paid nearly $20,000 in back wages by a farm in Grayson County following a U.S. Department of Labor investigation.

Kroger Mid-Atlantic is now hosting Talent Tuesdays as a new way for job seekers to learn about the company.

Bicycle service is a standard benefit for AAA members, with no extra cost.

Millions of bottles of an immunity booster are being recalled because you could get hurt the first time you open the bottle.

It’s been nearly two weeks since Virginia families were rocked by a major baby formula recall. This paired with supply chain shortages is making it difficult for them to find the formulas they’re used to on shelves.

The popular breakfast food had sales over $9 billion in 2020 and then $8.66 billion in 2021, according to IRI, a market research firm in Chicago.

According to data from globalpetrolprices.com, 46 countries has gas prices that are $6 a gallon or more, 26 have prices that are at least $7 a gallon while nine countries have gas prices that are $8 a gallon or more.

If you’re expecting a generous refund this season, you’ll want to make that money work as hard as you do.

Tax havens, also known as offshore financial centers, are a country or jurisdiction that has minimal tax liabilities to foreign individuals or businesses.

There’s a massive recall impacting three popular formula brands after a number of infants became sick.

A major grant has been awarded to the advancement foundation to help entrepreneurs working to start or expand their business. State Farm has awarded $35,000 through the opportunity and purpose driven economic development grant program.

The US Food and Drug Administration says it's investigating certain powdered baby formula following reports of children contracting serious infections.

As is always the case, those who like to make wagers for the Super Bowl can bet on more conventional happenings in the game, such as who’ll cover the spread, who’ll win the coin toss, who’ll score the first touchdown, how many touchdown passes each quarterback will have; the list goes on and on.

Over the 10-week course, entrepreneurs will learn skills in order to create a business plan. Annette Patterson, president of the Advancement Foundation, said it’s crucial for all business owners to have a written business plan in order to map out their idea, understand what works, what doesn’t and truly grasp if their business is fiscally sound.

The United States Department of Agriculture announced plans last Wednesday to invest $1.4 billion into maintaining resources and wealth within rural America.

A Lowe's distribution center is set to bring 70 new jobs to Roanoke County.

More than a hundred people representing around 90 local businesses showed up for the first night of the gauntlet Tuesday, ready to launch or expand their business.

There are so many rich choices these days when it comes to the world of travel – and with popular sites like Airbnb and VRBO, you can even stay in more unique places than ever before.

Help is on the way for local businesses in the New River Valley.

Stephen Fitzpatrick predicts an "enormous crisis" in 2022 unless the government helps consumers.

Honestly, how fun is it to invite friends over for a game night?

Each holiday season tends to produce different fads -- ones that sometimes make people say, “Why in the world was that so popular?”

How to prepare for the upcoming tax season and when you expect your refund.

Whether you’ve already booked holiday travel plans, or you’re waiting for the last minute to make sure there aren’t restrictions, there are certain things to keep in mind about which days will be best to travel, and what resources might be more scarce than in years past.

President Biden is set to discuss the November jobs report.

The holiday hustle has Virginians spending more money this holiday season and doing so online.

Shoppers buoyed by solid hiring, healthy pay gains and substantial savings are returning to stores and splurging on all types of items.

Local businesses across Southwest Virginia are getting ready for Small Business Saturday and the holiday shopping season.

Friday marks Earth Day, and according to data released by the Environmental Protection Agency in 2018, the recycling rate in the U.S. was 32.1%, down from 34.5% in 2015.

With everything costing more and more at the stores, your Thanksgiving spread and Black Friday buys could cost you more this year.

What you need to keep in mind before you crank up the heat in your home.

If you need last-minute Thanksgiving recipe ingredients, or if you’re just looking for Black Friday sales, these stores have you covered.

Why I love Farrah Fawcett and hate Sheryl Crow

Picking up your prescriptions is about to get easier.Walgreens has teamed up with Wing to become the first U.S. retailer to make deliveries using drones.

Deschutes will be closing its doors in downtown Roanoke by the end of the year.

All your chicken salad dreams are coming true as the newest location of Chicken Salad Chick is opening in Roanoke next week.

McDonald’s is celebrating educators around the U.S. by offering them free breakfast.

While the main features of Halloween are candy and costumes, there is something else that typically increases when the day rolls around: Fatal car crashes.

Krispy Kreme lovers thought they got it all with the new fall doughnut flavors, but there are more new additions to the menu.

According to a JAMA study​, a record $140 billion in medical expenses went unpaid last year. Here's how to be prepared.