Congressional candidate Beth Macy to fight on despite overturn of redistricting referendum
Read full article: Congressional candidate Beth Macy to fight on despite overturn of redistricting referendumNow that the state supreme court has set aside the results of the recent election, the question is what happens next. In a key race for congress, we are likely to see a contest between the incumbent Ben Cline and best-selling author Beth Macy. The next question -- how are Macy's chances? Beth Macy rallied in the rain with supporters on Monday and says she is ready for an uphill battle
Congressional candidate Beth Macy to speak at Monday rally in Roanoke
Read full article: Congressional candidate Beth Macy to speak at Monday rally in RoanokeBeth Macy, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, is expected to speak to rally-goers outside Rep. Ben Cline’s Roanoke office on Monday at noon.
Former Congressman Tom Perriello announces run for Virginia’s 6th District, pivoting from 5th District run
Read full article: Former Congressman Tom Perriello announces run for Virginia’s 6th District, pivoting from 5th District runTom Perriello, former U.S. Representative, former U.S. Special Envoy for Sudan, and 2017 gubernatorial candidate, announced he is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 6th District in the 2026 midterm elections.
Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approve
Read full article: Virginia Democrats pass map that could flip 4 US House seats, if courts and voters approveVirginia Democrats have passed a new congressional map that aims to flip four U.S. House seats, but the courts and voters still must have a say before the maps are official.
Han Kang, Angela Flournoy, Arundhati Roy nominated for National Book Critics Circle awards
Read full article: Han Kang, Angela Flournoy, Arundhati Roy nominated for National Book Critics Circle awardsNovels by Nobel laureate Han Kang and Angela Flournoy, along with a memoir by Arundhati Roy, are finalists for the National Book Critics Circle awards.
‘Dopesick’ writer Beth Macy announces run for Virginia’s 6th District, setting up contested 2026 Democratic primary
Read full article: ‘Dopesick’ writer Beth Macy announces run for Virginia’s 6th District, setting up contested 2026 Democratic primaryBeth Macy, former Roanoke Times reporter and author of the 2018 book Dopesick, announced she is running for the U.S. House of Representatives in Virginia’s 6th district as a Democrat.
Virginia casting director earns Emmy nomination for Hulu series ‘Dopesick’
Read full article: Virginia casting director earns Emmy nomination for Hulu series ‘Dopesick’A Virginia casting director is getting special recognition for playing a key role in bringing a critically acclaimed Hulu series to life.
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Nods to Clifton Forge included in Hulu miniseries ‘Dopesick’ set to premiere in October
Read full article: Nods to Clifton Forge included in Hulu miniseries ‘Dopesick’ set to premiere in OctoberEditors are putting the finishing touches on “Dopesick,” the Hulu miniseries based on the book written by local author Beth Macy.
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Hulu series on opioid addiction set to film in Roanoke, Central Virginia
Read full article: Hulu series on opioid addiction set to film in Roanoke, Central VirginiaROANOKE, Va. – “Dopesick,” a new Hulu series about America’s struggle with opioid addiction, is set to begin filming in locations around Virginia. Ralph Northam said the series is expected to film at locations in central Virginia, the Shenandoah Valley and the Roanoke regions this winter and spring. Those safety measures are in addition to the current Virginia pandemic workplace safety guidelines and those required by Touchstone Television. “Dopesick” will be eligible to receive a Virginia film tax credit or grant. The exact amount will be based on the number of Virginia workers hired, Virginia goods and services purchased, and deliverables, including Virginia tourism promotions.

'He made the word neighbor a verb': 'Angel of Grandin' remembered at funeral
Read full article: 'He made the word neighbor a verb': 'Angel of Grandin' remembered at funeralJames Tarpley, a beloved figure in Roanoke's Grandin Village neighborhood, died Tuesday at 86. Hundreds of loved ones came to Heights Community Church on Saturday afternoon to say their final goodbyes. Tarpley was remembered as a selfless man who became the eyes and ears of Grandin Village for more than three decades. "He took the word 'neighbor' and moved it from a noun to a verb," said Heights Community Church Pastor Nelson Harris. "His spirit will be in the hearts of all of those who he touched, and I know that was everybody in Grandin Village," Reynolds said.

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