One of Virginia’s most popular summer destinations is facing a change that could impact public health.

A new study conducted by Complare the Market Australia found Blacksburg to be one of the greenest small cities in the country.

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office launched the CLEAN Initiative on Tuesday. It is a new community-focused effort aimed at making the Star City cleaner and greener.

Valley Metro has officially rolled out Roanoke’s first electric buses, with one featuring a custom wrap designed by 5Points Creative.

While St. Patrick’s Day is oftentimes associated with Ireland, the biggest celebrations for the holiday take place in the U.S.

Work is underway on the site of the Microporous development in Pittsylvania County. The battery company is promising to invest more than $1 billion dollars and add more than 2,000 jobs to the community.

The VSP unveiled a new safety sticker for vehicles in Virginia that passed safety inspections. The sticker will utilize the color green for the first time, VSP said.

Austin Reaves scored the winning layup with one second left after Stephen Curry tied it on a 31-foot 3-pointer with seven seconds remaining, LeBron James had 31 points and 10 assists playing in his NBA-record 19th Christmas Day game, and the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Golden State Warriors 115-113.

If you’ve been outside recently, you may have noticed an abnormal amount of June bugs flying around.

Hannah Green won LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship for the second straight year Sunday, holing out twice from off the greens in a pivotal back-nine stretch at Wilshire Country Club.

Grace Kim stumbled to a 5-over 76 on Saturday in the LPGA Tour’s JM Eagle LA Championship — and still held onto a share of the lead.

Roanoke turned green as people came to downtown Roanoke for the St. Patrick's Day Parade and Shamrock Festival.

As the clock strikes green, Roanoke City Police are preparing to stand by to keep the luck of the Irish flowing safely through the star city.

Hannah Green made a stunning 30-foot birdie at the final hole to clinch a one-stroke victory over Celine Boutier at the LPGA Tour’s HSBC Women’s World Championship.

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr said Draymond Green was “wrong” and “took it too far” when he put Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert in a headlock.

Each Roanoke County high school now has an artificial turf field.

An abortion opponent has pleaded guilty to a federal arson charge after telling investigators that anxiety and nightmares about Wyoming’s first full-service abortion clinic in years led her to break into and burn the planned facility.

Federal court documents filed Monday show that a woman who authorities say admitted setting fire to what was to become Wyoming's only full-service abortion clinic has reached a plea agreement with prosecutors.

From a block party in New York City to a movie screening outside of Denver, groups across the U.S. have found ways to merge Pride month and Juneteenth celebrations.

The Supreme Court has struck down both student loan forgiveness and affirmative action in college admissions.

A college student who authorities say admitted setting fire to a building slated to become Wyoming’s only full-service abortion clinic has pleaded not guilty to an arson charge.

Hannah Green of Australia won the JM Eagle LA Championship in a playoff.

Virginia Tech is stocking up on merchandise for fans ahead of the big game Friday.

A woman accused of setting fire to a Wyoming abortion clinic will be released from jail while her case proceeds.

Get your green ready because it’s time to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day! Are you feeling lucky?

No. 24 Illinois has earned its first ranking in 23 years coming inThe Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll.

A federal appellate court says a national beauty pageant has a First Amendment right to exclude a transgender woman from competing, because including her could interfere with the message the pageant wants to send about what characteristics make an ideal woman.

Air Force veteran Jennifer-Ruth Green is eyeing an upset in an Indiana U.S. House district that has been Democratically controlled for nearly a century.

Spencer Sanders threw for 391 yards and hit Bryson Green with the game-winning touchdown pass with just over three minutes left to lead No. 11 Oklahoma State past No. 20 Texas 41-34.

Hill City Donuts recently opened in the popular Mama Crockett’s Cider Donuts location.

Over a dozen endangered sea turtles that were rescued after suffering major injuries in the Mediterranean scuttled their way over a beach in Israel after months of medical care.

Hannah Green held onto the lead Saturday in the Palos Verdes Championship after a frustrating start on the hilly, windswept course perched above the Pacific Ocean.

Hannah Green took the lead into the weekend in the Palos Verdes Championship, rebounding from consecutive bogeys Thursday in gusting wind to birdie the two late par 5s in a 5-under 66.

Nasa Hataoka took advantage of Jin Young Ko’s late meltdown Saturday to take a four-stroke lead into the final round of the DIO Implant LA Open.

The group was arrested after human remains belonging to 45-year-old Carlos Rose were discovered inside a burned-out SUV near the intersection of Forbes Road and State Park Road, which is in the Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest.

Environmental groups say Romania has failed to tackle illegal logging and nature destruction in areas protected by European Union law, two years after Brussels warned the country to put an end to illicit deforestation.

Governments and big investors have announced fresh plans to pour trillions of dollars into curbing global warming.

Aaron Rodgers threw two touchdown passes, Randall Cobb caught both of them and the Green Bay Packers knocked off the previously unbeaten Arizona Cardinals 24-21 after Kyler Murray’s stunning late interception on Thursday night.

The future is looking brighter for the Wytheville staple.

A drought in eastern Washington state that is the worst since 1977 has devastated what is normally the fourth largest U.S. wheat crop.

Romanian authorities say police will investigate a possible poaching case involving an Austrian prince who is reported to have “wrongly” killed a massive male bear in a trophy hunt on a visit to the country’s Carpathian Mountains in March.

FILE - Chicago Bears quarterback Mitchell Trubisky throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Minneapolis, in this Sunday, Dec. 20, 2020, file photo. Now that the muzzles have been removed for NFL team executives and the players they either re-signed or added in free agency, Thursday was a time for explanations and reflections. Green), players staying put (Leonard Williams, Derek Wolfe) and even a player coming out of retirement (Kyle Long). But it really doesn’t matter,” he said of anonymous comments in Philadelphia during and after the season ended. He played 14 games with eight starts for Baltimore after signing a $3 million contract to join the team from Denver.

FILE - San Francisco 49ers offensive tackle Trent Williams (71) looks on prior to an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, in Glendale, Ariz., in this Saturday, Dec. 26, 2020, file photo. (AP Photo/Jennifer Stewart, File)As the NFL opened its business year Wednesday, veterans Trent Williams, A.J. The Seahawks addressed another need, agreeing to terms with tight end Gerald Everett on a one-year deal. Ad— Kansas City agreed to a $5 million contract for next season with three-time Pro Bowl guard Kyle Long, who will come out of retirement. — New England brought back center Ted Karras on a one-year, $4 million contract.

Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dunks in front of Golden State Warriors forward Eric Paschall (7) and center James Wiseman during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Monday, March 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)SAN FRANCISCO – LeBron James had a triple-double with 22 points, 11 assists and 10 rebounds, leading the injury-depleted Los Angeles Lakers past the Golden State Warriors 128-97 on Monday night. Stephen Curry scored 27 points with four 3-pointers and became the Warriors' franchise assists leader a day after his 33rd birthday and in his 12th NBA season. Warriors: Golden State hasn't beaten the Lakers at home since a 115-101 victory on Feb. 2, 2019 — so never at the second-year Chase Center. The Warriors wrapped up their eighth back-to-back this season and third of five playing consecutive days at home.

Wentz was paid more than $39 million in cash this season and had a cap hit of $18.6 million. The Eagles now have to decide what to do with Wentz, who has a cap hit of more than $34 million next season. RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT: The Cowboys gave Elliott a $90 million, six-year extension before reaching a deal with quarterback Dak Prescott. Elliott is coming off the least productive season of his career with 979 yards and six TDs while getting paid nearly $11 million for a team that finished 6-10. But Green had just 47 catches for 523 yards in 16 games, providing little value for his big salary.

The Washington Football Team took down the Cincinnati Bengals with a score of 20-9. In the second quarter, the Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed a 5-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver A.J. To finish out the first half, Bengals kicker Randy Bullock completed a 53-yard field goal to give Cincinnati the lead. Washington wide receiver Steven Sims Jr. completed a 3-yard touchdown pass from Smith in the third quarter. Kicker Dustin Hopkins made a 32-yard field goal in the third quarter and another 50-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

“For one, he was clamping me the whole time,” Green complained afterward, saying the officials should call it both ways. “Honestly, it reminded me of the times I was back at the College of San Mateo, my junior college,” Edelman said. It brought me back at least to high school, junior college, college. In some ways, it brings the game back to why you started playing, just to love playing the game. ___With contributions from AP Pro Football Writer Dave Campbell and AP Sports Writers Tim Booth, Larry Lage and Kyle Hightower.

Business owners in Rawlins and Wallace counties say they agree with local officials' decisions to opt out of an order from Democratic Gov. In Wallace County, which borders Colorado, one restaurant posted on social media a graphic of a crossed out man with a face mask. Kansas has reported more than 25,000 coronavirus cases since the pandemic reached the state in early March, first in the Kansas City area. Trust.Meanwhile, the testing rate in the two counties lags well behind the Kansas 9.5% average, according to the state health department. The Rawlins County Health Center, the only hospital in that county, provides nasal swab tests.

FILE - In this Dec. 1, 2019, file photo, Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver A.J. The Bengals used their franchise tag on A.J. Green signed his one-year, $17.9 million contract Friday after the deadline passed for agreeing to a long-term deal with the Cincinnati Bengals. The club used its franchise tag on Green, who missed all last season with an ankle injury. After nine years of Green teaming with quarterback Andy Dalton, the Bengals made a clean break following a 2-14 finish.

Dak Prescott will play whatever becomes of the 2020 season under the one-year franchise tag after the Dallas Cowboys and their star quarterback couldn't agree on a long-term contract. Clubs had until Wednesday afternoon to reach multiyear deals with players given the franchise tag. Green and defensive end Yannick Ngakoue of Jacksonville haven't signed the one-year contract that goes with the tag. If so, his fate will be different than the other two QBs who have played under the franchise tag. Anthony Harris of Minnesota and Denver's Justin Simmons are set to play under the $11.4 million tag for a safety.

ROANOKE, Va. – Opponents of a center offering a controversial needle exchange program took their concerns to Roanoke City Council on Monday, just one week before the new center is set to open. Opponents of the center are asking city council to slow down the process or relocate the center. It will also be where people sign up for the new needle exchange program. The new, separate location, which is the Drop-In Center North, would solely register people for the needle exchange program, and not actually distribute or exchange needles. Both parties agree about the benefits of the needle exchange program, but they still don’t see eye-to-eye on the long term effects.

A new trend is happening across the country: regular citizens setting up their own stings to catch alleged online predators who are interested in meeting children for sex. The vigilantes record their encounters with the alleged predators, and the footage is then posted online to shame the men. In Arizona, one alleged predator thought he was meeting a 13-year-old girl for sex. The alleged predator, Mathew Sanchez, later turned himself in and was sentenced to five years in prison. [The amateurs] dont know the rule of law, they dont know the rule of evidence, they dont know what a prosecutor needs and it is very dangerous," said Inside Edition security expert Steve Kardian.

With layoffs on tap but not yet announced, one manager McAllister knew sent an updated org chart to an assistant, who noticed her name was no longer on it. After quickly consulting with HR, he told her the situation and apologized to her for letting her know in such a ham-fisted way. Spilling a company secretAs a manager, you're usually expected to keep company plans under wraps until the company makes them public. Green says in many instances, if a manager asks, HR may tell them not to say anything just to be safe. Managers also have to avoid saying anything that could be perceived as demeaning or abusive to the employee being let go.

Ive always been the type of person to try to figure things out and not ask for help, Green told InsideEdition.com. I was all in when he asked me for help, Demory said. There wasnt a lot of support that he had outside of jail during that time. They even volunteered to help Green move in and decorate his home with donated furniture when Green couldnt take time off work to do it himself. Green said his biggest advice to young adults in his shoes is, Never be scared to ask for help.

Jeff Swensen/Getty Images(CNN) - Frontier Airlines is offering free flights for people with the last name "Green" or "Greene." The Colorado airline says it operates "America's greenest flight" and is giving away flights -- up to $400 in value -- for the promotion of Green Week, the company's ecofriendly initiative. "Our fleet's fuel efficiency is unmatched by other U.S. airlines and allows Frontier to deliver not only the lowest fares but the most sustainable approach to flying," President and CEO Barry Biffle said in a statement. "We're very excited to share our green message with everyone," said Zach Kramer, a Frontier Airline spokesman, adding that many people are tagging friends with those names. Passengers must book a flight on FlyFrontier.com, must depart on Tuesday and return by Aug. 20, and must legally have the last name Green or Greene.

A Colorado mom says her baby girl has a fighting chance against a rare disease thanks to a change of heart by their insurance company. GRAND JUNCTION (KMGH) - A Colorado mom says her baby girl has a fighting chance against a rare disease thanks to a change of heart by their insurance company. The little girl's mom made a public appeal for help after finding out their insurance company would not cover a new treatment. On Friday morning, Green received a phone call from insurance company letting her know the treatment would be covered. "I can't describe it, knowing that my baby is going to have a chance," Green said.

ROANOKE, Va.- - The Grandin Theatre is going Green. Starting this month, the historic theatre will receive all of its electricity to power the theatre from renewable energy sources. The theatre's foundation is partnering with the Clean Valley Council to cover the extra costs. Just to set a good example in the community," said Liz Lively, Grandin Theatre Foundation board president. The community is invited to join a conversation about the program at the Grandin Wednesday, July 24 at 6 p.m.