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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 · 10d
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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 · 10d

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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 · 9d
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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 · 8d
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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 · 10d

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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

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Virginia general election results for the Salem City Council race - Nov. 3, 2026

SALEM, Va. – The 2026 General Election will be held on Nov. 3. You can find results for the Salem City Council race here. Interested in other races? Use the picker below to find them:

Salem, VA · 9d

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Bedford early voting center draws steady turnout as McGuire stops ahead of Nov. 3 election

BEDFORD, Va. (WSET) — Rep. John McGuire made an early voting center in Bedford one of his final stops ahead of Tuesday’s election, saying his goal is to encourage as many people as possible to cast ballots during the final days of early voting. McGuire said he has...

Bedford, VA · 9d

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Carilion Clinic to purchase piece of Christiansburg Huckleberry Park for medical facility

The healthcare company is buying about five acres for $5 million. The post Carilion Clinic to purchase piece of Christiansburg Huckleberry Park for medical facility appeared first on Cardinal News .

Christiansburg, VA · 11d

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Franklin County farm to close after decades due to rising costs

BOONES MILL, Va. (WDBJ) — Woods Farm in Boones Mill is scheduled to close Saturday, Oct. 31, joining a national decline in the number of farms. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture shows more than 2 million farms in the U.S. in 2017, with an 8% drop by 2024. Net farm income, adjusted for inflation, is down 5.5% compared to 2025.

Franklin County, VA · 11d

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Hilton brand hotel to be built near Martinsville Speedway

The company plans to invest $20 million. The post Hilton brand hotel to be built near Martinsville Speedway appeared first on Cardinal News .

Henry County, VA · 10d

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MELD PrintWorks Set to Expand in Montgomery County

Montgomery County, VA – Montgomery County recently announced that MELD PrintWorks Corporation will be expanding their facilities in the county’s Falling Branch Corporate Park. With an investment of $3 million, MELD will be constructing a new 12,000-square-foot facility that will allow the company to scale up operations and manufacture larger components. According to the press release, it will be built “on the same property as Aeroprobe Corporation and MELD Manufacturing Corporation.”

Montgomery County, VA · 10d

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Montgomery County approves wrestling facility

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WFXR)- The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit to build a new wrestling facility. The 6,000-square-foot facility is planned on 12.8 acres of property located 0.3 miles north of the intersection of Prices Fork Road and Magnolia Lane, near Christiansburg. According to West Wood Professional Services, which is […]

Montgomery County, VA · 11d

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Federal Grant of $24.8 Million Will Train 2,000 Workers for Virginia’s 3D Manufacturing Hub

A federal grant of about $24.8 million will pay for new test equipment, training for 2,000 workers and an innovation grants contest in Southwest and Southside Virginia, Cardinal News reported. The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded $24,791,450 to the region's additive manufacturing tech hub. It is known as AM2, which...

Virginia · 11d

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Bedford County supervisors approve event venue, campground permits; animal shelter expansion completed

At its Oct. 27 meeting, the Bedford County Board of Supervisors approved a special use permit for the construction of a meeting hall and special-occasion venue at 5236 White House Road in Moneta. The building will be open to the public for a fee for weddings and other social events.

Bedford County, VA · 11d

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Cline wins reelection to House District 6

BUCHANAN, Va. (WDBJ) — UPDATE: Republican Ben Cline wo reelection to the U.S. House in Virginia’s 6th Congressional District, according to the Associated Press. “I am so proud of the movement we built, proud of the campaign we ran, and proud that we focused on the issues that mattered to folks from Roanoke through the Highlands and the Shenandoah Valley to Winchester. Together, we motivated thousands of Virginians to make their voices heard, hold our government accountable and send a clear message.

Virginia · 9d

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Oakey’s Funeral Service to provide 160 trees for Roanoke Parks

ROANOKE, Va. – “We wanted to do something that would be around for a while, Sammy Oakey of Oakey’s Funeral Service and Crematory said, walking along the Roanoke River near Reserve Avenue in Roanoke. Sammy Oakey spends a lot of time walking his dog in the area...

Roanoke, VA · 9d

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Roanoke Valley SPCA Waives Adoption Fees Through Halloween

The Roanoke Valley SPCA says there’s still time to take advantage of a scary good deal. For the past month, the Roanoke Valley SPCA has been waving adoption fees at their pop-up adoption events. On the heels of the SPAYghetti event earlier this week, the organization has decided to continue to waive adoption fees through Halloween weekend.

Roanoke, VA · 10d