Politics

The state Labor Secretary made the announcement at a conference in Roanoke.

Hermie Sadler is facing Del. Emily Brewer in the Republican nomination in the newly created 17th District.

Police have cut back on traffic offenses. However, the police department is also facing an unusual number of vacancies.

Roanoke voters haven’t elected a Republican in a local race since 2000.

Tuesday’s results give the GOP a 5-2 majority on the council.

Danville’s City Council will continue to have all-male members.

Tax increase will raise $3.8 million a year for school renovations in the county.

The two challengers claimed victory although one slot could come down to mail ballots that haven’t arrived yet.

The Republican incumbent pulls 61% of of the vote up from 52% two years ago.

Incumbent Republican Ben Cline won the 6th District congressional election with 70% of the vote.