The governor made two stops in Southwest Virginia, one at a Bristol school to discuss the deadly drug fentanyl and the second in Abingdon to sign bills related to his energy plan.
Lawsuit alleges Youngkin pushed Dept. of Elections to change a Southside state Senate nomination process
A GOP official from the newly created 17th state Senate District is suing the Virginia Department of Elections, claiming that Gov. Glenn Youngkin strong-armed the agency into changing the nomination process from a primary to a convention to benefit Del. Emily Brewer over former NASCAR driver Hermie Sadler.
Students at one Roanoke County school took it upon themselves to organize a club to explore health care careers
The Medical Explorers Club at Hidden Valley High School is devoted to introducing students to career options.
What are Gov. Youngkin’s chances of winning the Republican presidential nomination? An updated analysis of the 2024 race.
Five things to take into account in the latest assessment of where he fits in the Republican contest.
Former NBA player J.J. Redick voted Roanoke’s best basketball player
The vote was a snap poll at the Roanoke Valley Sports Club. George Lynch, of the University of North Carolina, finished second.
After a COVID hiatus, Martinsville-area youth council looks to continue its growth
The Harvest Foundation’s Youth Board gives high school students firsthand experience in the kind of work that’s typical of local government and professional organizations.
UVA Wise wins approval to launch first graduate degree program
The Master of Education program will be available starting this fall, and is available both online and in person.
Robin and Linda Williams coming to St. Paul; more …
Event briefs: Roanoke celebrates World Art Day with art parade. The Slackers and the Pietasters coming to The Lyric. Lime Kiln 2023 lineup features Sam Bush, Dan Tyminski, Garrison Keillor.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools prepares for consolidation plan with Covington; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin appoints Tennessee schools official as new state superintendent. Lynchburg native hired as new Pittsylvania County administrator. Job growth stalls as unemployment rises in Southside region.
9 degrees to 80s in three days – real spring starts springing in Virginia
March cold snap ends with three hard-freeze mornings in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Spring is upon us, but that may still be a roller coaster.