AARP announced that volunteer advocates will urge lawmakers to act on the organization’s legislative agenda when the General Assembly convenes on Jan. 14.
Pulaski County Animal Control is now offering rabies vaccines after a cat tested positive for rabies on Thursday, Pulaski County Animal Control said.
Dozens - if not more than a hundred people - gathered at Elmwood Park on Sunday afternoon to take part in a nationwide movement after a deadly shooting in Minnesota involving an ICE Agent.
Earlier this month, American strikes were carried out on Venezuela’s capital that killed civilians and resulted in the capture of the country’s sitting president, Nicolás Maduro, as well as his wife.
The ex-husband of a woman who was found dead with her husband in their Ohio home is accused of fatally shooting the couple.
A Virginia man has pleaded not guilty to charges accusing him of planting two pipe bombs outside the headquarters of the Democratic and Republican national parties on the eve of the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
The Salem Stampede Rodeo has been entertaining and thrilling families for decades, celebrating its 59th anniversary this year, but have you ever been curious how it got its start?
To mark America’s 250th anniversary of independence, Virginia and the United Kingdom have presented a twin titanium time capsule and a capstone from the George Washington statue in London to the U.S. Department of Interior.
Former Lumos customers are facing significant service disruptions and lengthy wait times as their internet and phone services transition to T-Mobile following last year’s acquisition.
Virginia's new law, effective 2026, prohibits insurance deductibles for breast cancer screenings, aiming to improve early detection and outcomes for high-risk patients like Leanne Keen.
Virginia schools are reporting positive results halfway through the first academic year of implementing the state’s new “bell-to-bell” cell phone policy, with administrators noting improvements in both academic focus and social interaction among students.
Campbell County supervisors are set to vote on new regulations that would tighten control over data center development, marking a significant shift in how the county approaches these large-scale tech facilities.
Virginia’s Annual Crime Analysis Report was revealed in December, and it showed a continuing downward trend for violent crime in the commonwealth.
Amtrak is a cheap and easy way for those around the country to travel without having to take a car, and luckily, there are plenty of deals to make a ride that much more enticing in Virginia.
One lucky woman kicked off 2026 with the catch of a lifetime: a 30-pound blue catfish.
Last week, Governor Glenn Youngkin and GO Virginia granted $6.2 million in grant money for ten projects across Virginia. $648,000 are going towards Project Rise, an initiative that gives a boost to startup tech companies in the Roanoke and New River Valley areas.
Keith Clinton, co-owner of R.T. Smith's Deli, shares insights on the challenges facing downtown Roanoke's business environment, from empty storefronts to decreased foot traffic, while city officials work on solutions.
Roanoke’s Diversity Center recently had to lay off its staff, including Bernard Alvarez, who has been with the organization since its beginning. This difficult decision came as Virginia’s new governor prepares to appoint a new director of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
The deadline to apply for the 2026 Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters’ $1000 scholarship is Jan. 25.
Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger announced Monday that she had appointed Brad Creasy as Executive Director of the Virginia Department of Fire Programs. Creasy began his career with the Bedford Volunteer Fire Department before becoming a career firefighter with the Roanoke Fire and EMS Department.
The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced they are accepting pre-applications for the 2026 Specialty Crop Block Grant program through January, until Feb. 6. The funding is intended to increase the competitiveness of Virginia specialty crops in the marketplace.
Many state lawmakers responded to the U.S. strikes on Venezuela that resulted in the capture of the country's president. See what they had to say here.
Construction advances on Christiansburg’s new train station, marking a significant step toward restoring passenger rail service to the New River Valley after a nearly 50-year absence.
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the United States and Virginia, we’re embarking on a journey to celebrate the rich history of the place we call home.
Virginia families could soon save approximately $150 annually as lawmakers consider eliminating the state’s 1% grocery tax, though the move could cost the state $250 million in revenue.
Starting January 1, children under 16 in Virginia will face new limits on how much time they can spend on social media apps like Instagram, TikTok, and Snapchat. The new law, signed earlier this year by Governor Glenn Youngkin, aims to help parents manage their kids’ screen time and promote healthier online habits.
The Bedford Police Department announced Tuesday that it had arrested two Roanoke men and charged them with multiple offenses related to destruction of property and larceny following an investigation.
As the calendar turns to 2026, Virginia will roll out updated vehicle safety inspection stickers featuring new colors and improved security features, Virginia State Police announced.
Washington provided stock to the fledgling Liberty Hall Academy, laying the groundwork for the institution's survival.
To this day, it remains unclear who fired the first shot — whether it was Floyd Allen’s son, the sheriff, or someone else.
In 1968, the Virginia Military Institute took a monumental step by becoming the last public higher education institution in Virginia to integrate.
Since Glenn Youngkin took office as governor of Virginia, CEOs have invested $156 billion in the Commonwealth, more than the previous six gubernatorial administrations combined.
A group of Martinsville residents have initiated a recall effort against Mayor L.C. Jones, citing concerns over transparency in the investigation of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.
As Virginia welcomes 2026, a significant change is coming to paychecks across the state. Starting Monday, the minimum wage will increase to $12.77 an hour — a 36-cent raise.
Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the 10 winners of the Virginia Grand Basin Clean Water Farm Awards for 2025 earlier this month.
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.
The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order that halted construction of their project, along with four others, over national security concerns.
Volunteers and staff at Roanoke Rescue Mission work tirelessly to provide meals and companionship, ensuring everyone feels included and loved during the holidays.
With Christmas around the corner, people across Roanoke are celebrating in their own unique ways. For some, it’s all about keeping traditions alive.
A 19-year-old nursing student’s childhood vision has grown into an eight-year tradition of serving free Christmas dinners to her community in Giles County, Virginia.
Delta Air Lines and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have been named as defendants in a lawsuit from a Virginia family who allege they were “bitten and injured by bed bugs that had infested the cabin” of a flight they took earlier this year.
If you’ve got some super last-minute shopping to do, the weather will once again not get in the way. It will be a bit on the warmer side all day long.
Despite economic pressures, Roanoke shoppers are determined to keep the Christmas spirit alive, with local businesses hoping for a seasonal boost.
A record-breaking $154.5 million in Affordable and Special Needs Housing loans will support nearly 50 projects across the Commonwealth, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced.
If you were hoping for a white Christmas, we have bad news for you. It will be exceptionally warm across the majority of the country for the holiday this year.
Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares announced today that the state is part of a coalition of 50 attorneys general that reached a $149.7 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG.
The City of Roanoke is spending at least $6,000 monthly on a Richmond lobbying firm to advance its proposed casino project at the state level, even as local education advocates question the expenditure amid school budget constraints.
Luck is in the air in Virginia. More than 87,000 tickets sold in the state won prizes in Wednesday’s Powerball drawing, including five tickets that each won $50,000.
The Virginia Department of Health announced Wednesday that it was notified of a confirmed case of measles in an out of state resident who visited the Central Southwest Regions of Virginia while infectious.
One year after opening its doors, Caesars Danville casino is being credited with pumping tens of millions of dollars into Danville’s economy and reshaping the city’s future, according to city leaders, casino officials and residents.
The Virginia Department of Transportation is aiming to keep your travel light and your spirits bright this holiday season.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has unveiled a new initiative aimed at strengthening Virginia’s child welfare system and improving the lives of foster children across the state.
The innovative alert system seeks to enhance safety on rural roads by notifying drivers of nearby slow-moving traffic, including horse-drawn buggies.
The Atlantic Coast Conference’s transition to a nine-game football schedule will feature 12 of 17 football-playing members playing nine games next fall.
The U.S. Capitol has begun displaying a statue of a teenaged Barbara Rose Johns as she protested poor conditions at her segregated Virginia high school.
