Politics

In some places, the state will cover the whole cost. But some localities are finding the state is only covering about one-quarter of the expense.

The FBI has accused Todd Stewart Williams of buying nude images from juveniles he met online.

Todd Stewart Williams is accused of spending more than $10,000 for nude photos and videos of young boys online.

Legislation that would remove the name of Richard Poff, a former congressman who opposed integration, and rename it for Reuben Lawson, a Black civil rights pioneer, already has cleared the Senate.

Under the change, the director of real estate valuation would report directly to the city council.

The Roanoke College poll also finds that Tim Kaine holds an 11-point lead over Hung Cao, while Glenn Youngkin’s approval ratings have hit their highest point ever.

Among the projects that would receive funding: improvements around McAfee Knob, a health facility in Lexington and a high school for adults in Roanoke.

The city council in July rezoned nine parcels along Medmont Circle from residential to a mixed-used planned unit development district.

The unusual reprimand would strip seniority from council members Jeff Helgeson and Marty Misjuns and impose other restrictions.

The issue now goes to a vote by the city council, which isn’t bound by the recommendation of the planning commission.