Virginians will be voting based on newly drawn districts for the first time this year, and both parties have the opportunity to win a majority. Learn who is running in your district.
Posted inCulture
‘We have to figure out how to deal with the water in a better way’
A year after a flash flood killed one person and left dozens of families homeless in the Buchanan County community of Hurley, cleanup continues. So does planning for how to keep the next flood from wreaking such devastation.
Posted inPolitics
Martinsville council candidates talk housing, homelessness, economy at forum
Five candidates are seeking three open seats on the Martinsville City Council.
Posted inCulture
Recent Bigfoot sightings at Wintergreen were a hoax. But these men say they’ve seen the real thing in the woods of Virginia
This weekend’s Bigfoot festival at the Nelson County resort welcomes skeptics and true believers alike. Among the latter: Daniel Benoit of Augusta County, who has tales to tell.
Posted inOpinion
The political drama on Lynchburg City Council is making the city look bad
Here’s the latest: One council member says mayor has “worst track record” in city’s history, tries to cut her pay. And they’re both members of the same party.
Posted inPolitics
Del. Rasoul declines to run for lieutenant governor in 2025
Del. Sam Rasoul, D-Roanoke, instead issued a challenge to all candidates seeking statewide office: Get to know the South and Southwest regions of the commonwealth.
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Damascus’ first full-time town manager looks to retain businesses and residents
Chris Bell moved to the Washington County town from Atlanta after spending several years vacationing there.
Posted inOpinion
Investing in Virginia’s public lands
The 2022 Virginia Outdoors Survey revealed that an overwhelming 9 in 10 Virginians believe public funds should be allocated to acquire land and prevent the loss of natural areas.
Posted inNews Briefs
Judge dismisses lawsuit challenging legality of Virginia school zone speed cameras; more …
From elsewhere: Remains of WWII soldier killed in action to return to Bedford 82 years later. Virginia could lead the way on strengthening privacy laws regarding intimate images. Charlotte County board chair pleads guilty to five charges, agrees to resign as supervisor.
Posted inWeather
Hurricane Helene takes out power in much of Southwest Virginia; 1 person dead and 2 injured in Craig County
Southwest and Southside Virginia are a ring or two outside Helene’s inland bull’s-eye but have experienced significant and damaging water and wind effects.
Posted inPolitics
How are animals best served? Difference in ideology colors debate over Danville shelter
A national nonprofit has been pushing for Danville’s shelter to become a “no-kill” facility. Others say that’s an unreasonable expectation.
Posted inOpinion
The six closest presidential elections in Virginia
How close will the race be this year in Virginia? Here’s the record to beat for narrow margins.