Christina Gregory walks the greenway most days, so it’s hard to miss the huge white bags crews are placing in the river. It’s part of the in-river kayak park. And those bags will allow workers to create one of the water features for kayakers to enjoy.

José van Dam, the celebrated Belgian bass-baritone opera singer who created the title role in Messiaen’s “Saint François d’Assise,” has died at 85.

The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced earlier this month the opening of a new grant round for the Virginia Dam Safety, Flood Prevention and Protection Assistance Fund.

Water levels at Smith Mountain Lake are currently lower than usual, prompting concerns among some homeowners and businesses along the shore.