One of the state’s most powerful political figures faces charges as part of an alleged racketeering conspiracy that mostly deals with dealing marijuana.
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McGuire stands by Trump as freshman congressman faces midterm challenge
Freshman Republican Congressman John McGuire is fielding a challenge from Democratic candidate and former Congressman Tom Perriello.
Posted inPolitics
Perriello sees a path forward in the 5th District race as voters grapple with economic woes
Former congressman and current Democratic candidate Tom Perriello said his campaign is building a coalition that spans the political spectrum of voters who are frustrated with President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress.
Posted inPolitics
The 5th District has an independent on the ballot: Cooke Harvey
He says he hopes to appeal to those unhappy with both parties.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Top candidates for campaign fundraising in Roanoke, Salem council races both have ties to same political consulting firm
As the election approaches, Amanda Marko and Jeffrey Hoeflich-Nickels have accumulated the most campaign cash.
Posted inDanville area
Danville City Council candidates talk about data centers and housing demand
Said one of a data center company: “They told me the amount of money they would spend, and I said, ‘Say again?’”
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across Virginia: State Sen. Louise Lucas indicted, more . . .
From elsewhere: Cumberland County approves natural gas plant. W&L student released after six weeks in ICE custody. Suffolk bans data centers.
Posted inOpinion
Webert: Before the steak, there is a cattleman
Beef has again become a political talking point. Elected officials argue over prices, imports, processing and markets while the people who raise the cattle risk becoming an afterthought. Cattlemen do not want to be political pawns.
Posted inPath to Solutions
Tazewell County’s new fire company begins, with a paid department to support it on the way
The merged brigades just became operational to help address challenges in recruitment, funding and training.
Posted inOpinion
Russia releases an American prisoner but not the one from Salem. Warner blasts Trump envoy for ‘disgusting’ flattery of Putin.
Salem High graduate Chuck Zimmerman has now spent more than a year in Russian custody after being intercepted in international waters.
