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Franklin County holds first-ever Coffin Race for charity

BOONES MILL, Va. (WDBJ) - Main Street in Boones Mill turned into a graveyard on Saturday as Franklin County’s held its first-ever “Coffin Race.”. Fifteen teams of five put together their own homemade caskets and competed to see who had the fastest run down Main Street. Simon Leray,...

Franklin County, VA · 8d
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A lot at stake in Tuesday’s elections

Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day and there is a lot at stake this year. And while these are the mid-term elections, and control of both houses of Congress is up for grabs, local referendums have stolen the spotlight. In one, voters in the Town of Pulaski only will decide...

Pulaski, VA · 6d

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Families get in the Halloween spirit with Downtown Roanoke Candy Crawl

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Trick-or-treaters took over downtown Roanoke on Saturday morning for the seventh annual Macaroni KID Roanoke Downtown Candy Crawl, mingling with regular shoppers at the historic farmers market. Local businesses opened their doors from 10 a.m. to noon to pass out treats to costumed children and their...

Roanoke, VA · 8d
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Virginia general election results for the Montgomery County sheriff race - Nov. 3, 2026

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – The 2026 General Election will be held on Nov. 3. You can find results for the Montgomery County sheriff race here. Interested in other races? Use the picker below to find them:

Montgomery County, VA · 9d

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Panda Express cuts the ribbon in Salem

There are now three Panda Express fast-casual Chinese restaurants in the Roanoke Valley. The newest one cut the ribbon on West Main Street in Salem this morning. Salem City officials, the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce – and people lined up early hoping to get a free T-shirt – were on hand this morning. A retail building that had sat empty for years at the corner of West Main and Fourth Street is a good example of infill development says Salem City Manager Chris Dorsey, who also says its encouraging to see a major chain like Panda Express in Salem. Panda Express also donated a thousand dollars to the Salem-based Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution center to mark the grand opening celebration.

Salem, VA · 9d

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College towns expect to see near-presidential election numbers for same-day voter registration

Four registrars in localities across Southwest and Southside Virginia offer advice for students seeking to vote via same-day registration. The post College towns expect to see near-presidential election numbers for same-day voter registration appeared first on Cardinal News .

Montgomery County, VA · 9d

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Army Corps of Engineers chose not to hold public hearing on Botetourt County Google data center project after getting hundreds of requests for one

The agency didn't need that to assess the proposal, it decided The post Army Corps of Engineers chose not to hold public hearing on Botetourt County Google data center project after getting hundreds of requests for one appeared first on Cardinal News .

Botetourt County, VA · 9d

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Mailers targeting Roanoke city council candidate Danny Clawson arrive in residents’ mailboxes

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Ads targeting Democratic Roanoke City Council candidate Danny Clawson arrived in residents’ mailboxes this week, and Amanda Marko, the only Republican running for Roanoke City Council, said she had nothing to do with them. “Those ads are ads that I’ve just seen for the first...

Roanoke, VA · 9d

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Plan to restore Roanoke’s iconic H&C Coffee sign underway

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For about four years, Roanoke’s skyline has been missing one of its brightest icons, but a plan is now in place to light up the night again. The Historical Society of Western Virginia took over the H&C Coffee sign over the summer and launched a campaign called “Light the Skyline.” Former Roanoke Mayor Nelson Harris is helping lead the charge to restore the landmark.

Roanoke, VA · 9d

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Henry County Announces Construction of New Hotel Near Martinsville Speedway

Henry County has announced plans for a new 99-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel near Martinsville Speedway. The proposed hotel will help address a longstanding need for additional quality accommodations in Martinsville and Henry County, where visitors frequently seek lodging in neighboring communities because of limited availability and the quality of existing options.

Henry County, VA · 10d

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Martinsville begins process of relocating court offices to meet state requirements

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville city administration has begun the process of relocating several court offices to comply with a state court order. In September 2024, the city received a show cause order stating that its General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts no longer met state law requirements.

Martinsville, VA · 9d

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Roanoke County neighbors seek guardrails along steep mountain road near I-81

ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) — Residents on Little Brushy Mountain in Roanoke County say the Interstate 81 widening project has left them with increased noise and safety concerns along a winding mountain road with steep drops and no guardrails. Skyview Drive features no guardrails or painted lines along the...

Roanoke County, VA · 10d

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Franklin County residents remain concerned about data centers after Project Flash

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Public opposition to data centers in Franklin County continues even after Project Flash was rejected, with residents raising concerns about property values, noise pollution and the county’s lack of zoning restrictions. On Oct. 21, Board of Supervisors Chair Lorie Smith said the board...

Franklin County, VA · 9d

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Bedford Boys Tribute Center co-founder talks about collection, story behind facility

BEDFORD, Va. (WFXR) Ken Parker and his wife Linda fully retired from their professions in 2018, and were living in Oklahoma City. As they were preparing for their trip the following year to France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day, they decided to read up on the event. “The 14th book was Alex Kersahw’s book […]

Bedford, VA · 9d

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Democratic 9th District candidate Joy Powers casts her vote in Bedford County

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — On Friday, Democratic 9th District candidate Joy Powers stopped in Bedford County to cast her vote. Powers is challenging Republican incumbent Rep. Morgan Griffith. Powers is a fourth-generation cattle farmer and business owner from Bedford County. She says affordability is one of the biggest...

Bedford County, VA · 8d

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Salem kids start Halloween early with Main Street Trick-or-Treating

SALEM, Va. – Kids in Salem got an early start to trick-or-treating this Halloween!. On Saturday morning, kids were going up and down Main Street, visiting various local businesses to kick off Halloween. Local shops had a pumpkin sticker in their window to show their participation in the event,

Salem, VA · 7d

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Bedford County weighs limits on recreational marijuana retailers ahead of 2027 sales

BEDFORD Co., Va. – With Virginia’s regulated recreational marijuana sales set to begin July 1, 2027, Bedford County officials are considering how to regulate retailers before the market opens. Sheriff Mike Miller presented the Board of Supervisors with a 32-page document outlining his concerns and urging local leaders...

Bedford County, VA · 9d

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Morning Earthquake Strikes West Virginia

A weak earthquake struck West Virginia south and east of Charleston this morning. According to USGS, at 3:47 am this morning from a depth of 9.7 km, a magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck near the town of Meadow Bridge in southeastern West Virginia. There were no reports of any damage or injuries. USGS days today’s earthquake was the first to strike the area within 250 km of today’s earthquake over the last three weeks.

West Virginia · 10d

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Pack An Empty Trunk Before Visiting The Sprawling Flea Market At The VFW In Hillsville, Virginia

Twice a year, one little flea market swells until it spills across an entire town. Vendors fill parking lots, open fields, and downtown streets for four straight days. The Labor Day edition alone draws crowds topping 500,000 people. That puts it among the largest flea markets in the Southeast. I...

Hillsville, VA · 10d

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West Virginia law shuts counties out of data center decisions as residents protest rumored project

"We do not want these centers where we live."

Giles County, VA · 10d