Another look at the latest census estimates, which show some potentially important new population trends.
Roanoke
Posted inOpinion
Does Youngkin want Roanoke to take down a sculpture?
The governor called on Norfolk and Roanoke to end their “sister city” relationships with Russian cities. Here’s the problem with that.
Posted inCulture
‘When she sings, it’s like the voice of God’
Marisa Sifontes has made an unusual journey from lawyer to the pulpit. She once sang with Grammy winner John Legend.
Posted inPolitics
Roanoke sets vaccine mandate for city employees
Vaccine-or-testing policy could go in effect by Feb. 1 if U.S. Supreme Court upholds federal requirements.
Posted inNews Briefs
Initial work done on abandoned mine that threatened homes in Wise; more . . .
Briefs: Roanoke County names county administrator. VCEDA approves grant for business in Clintwood. Griffith announces service academy nominations.
Posted inOpinion
Some of these proposed districts are a mess
Some of the proposed General Assembly districts for the Roanoke and New River valleys make no sense. Lots of maps here.
Posted inEconomy
With new ABC license, Virginia localities can create permanent open-air alcohol zones
Danville and Abingdon are among the first localities in the state to consider a so-called Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area license.
Posted inOpinion
Lessons from Atlanta
Here’s what the World Series city can teach us in Southwest and Southside Virginia.