Politics

A new proposal would avoid a costly tunnel upgrade and make it easier to bring Amtrak service to Bristol.

The county’s comprehensive plan was last updated in 1995. County staff will seek public input for the new plan through meetings, questionnaires and online polls.

Jamaal Jackson’s departure leaves three candidates seeking three slots in this month’s Democratic primary.

Three candidates are seeking the Democratic nomination in the heavily Republican district.

Virginia lawmakers turned to social media to vent their frustration or hail the jury’s decision. 

The presidential candidates are tied 42% to 42% in a head-to-head matchup — a first for the former president, the survey found.

The former president’s endorsement is a major blow to Rep. Bob Good’s reelection bid.

Hung Cao has attracted attention recently for his dismissive comments about Staunton and for his assertion that it would be “ridonkulous” for him to travel to Southwest Virginia for candidate forums.

With elections looming that could change the city council’s makeup, candidates may be wary of the job, observers say.

Accelerate Southwest Virginia is designed to speed up efforts to solve some of the region’s most pressing problems, from infrastructure to housing.