The project aims to realign a hazardous S-curve, add a third lane, and provide a lasting solution to improve safety and emergency response on Interstate 81 near Buchanan.

In addition to the statewide races, several House of Delegates districts are holding primaries.

The Craig Botetourt Scenic Trail will run parallel to Craigs Creek, 26 miles from New Castle to Eagle Rock, county officials said.

Wendy Rowden (D),Terry Austin (R), Dean Davison (Libertarian) and are vying for the seat in the Virginia House of Delegates District 19 race.

This November, every seat in the Virginia House of Delegates is up for grabs.

The unanimous vote came during a Thursday morning meeting, that included the Virginia Board of Education Board of Directors, as well as school and government leaders for both Alleghany County and the city of Covington. Members of the Virginia Department of Education Board of Directors, as well as school, government leaders in Alleghany County and Covington react to the news of the resolution passing to merge the two school divisions on Jan. 28, 2021. (Virginia Department of Education)Acting Superintendent of Alleghany County Public Schools Sherman Callahan released this statement following the move’s approval:We did receive approval and are excited to proceed on with consolidation. Both men represent all of Alleghany County and Covington. Both Covington leaders, as well as Alleghany County leaders, approved the merger back in September.

Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. Governor Ralph Northam will visit Botetourt County today. To celebrate, the T-Room will offer 84-cent hot dogs and hamburgers today at both of its locations. The Virginia Small Business Development center and the Town of Bedford hold a workshop today on exporting Virginia products. Lynchburg Christian Academy will sell shirts today and tomorrow, supporting the fight against cancer.