Politics

The candidates for a House of Delegates seat in parts of Montgomery and Roanoke counties met in a forum sponsored by Cardinal News and the Blacksburg Library.

In April, the Bedford County general registrar determined that Republican Tim Griffin met the requirements of a legitimately registered, practicing voter. But some GOP voters still aren’t convinced that the candidate actually lives where he says he does.

More than 25,000 federal workers in Virginia’s 5th, 6th and 9th congressional districts could be furloughed.

The proposed trail is one of five priority trail projects identified by state officials. It would run for 26 miles on a former rail bed. Proponents say it will help the local economy, while opponents have raised concerns about safety and maintenance.

Scott Booth talks about his years in Danville and what he hopes to accomplish in Roanoke when he takes over next month as the Star City’s top cop.

The charges stem from an alleged hit-and-run that injured a woman he was seeing romantically and led her to obtain a protective order against him. A trial date has been set for Jan. 19.

The state military college’s board of visitors voted unanimously to accept Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s request to house the statue at its Civil War museum at New Market.

The events will be Oct. 3 for a House race in Blacksburg and Oct. 5 for a state Senate race in Roanoke.

He says many have asked him to run again for mayor, which will be on the ballot in 2024.

Scott Booth has accepted a position as police chief with the city of Roanoke. He will start his new job in November.