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Trump Town shoppers react to results of midterm election

BOONES MILL, Va. (WDBJ) - A shift in the nation’s balance of power is on the way following Tuesday’s midterm election, but along Route 220 in Franklin County, the political climate remains unchanged. Inside Trump Town USA in Boones Mill, the converted church stands as both a living...

Boones Mill, VA · 1d

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Wawa offers new pit stop location for travelers in Daleville

Throughout this year, Wawa is opening nearly one hundred new storefronts across Virginia. Of those, 60 are planned for the Interstate 81 Corridor, and this morning, residents in Botetourt County gathered to celebrate the second location across the Roanoke Valley region. Kim Dowgielewicz is the Wawa Director of Store Operations,...

Daleville, VA · 1d

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Chili, crafts and live music on tap at Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival Saturday

The Smith Mountain Lake Chili and Craft Festival returns to Bridgewater Plaza in Moneta on Saturday, Nov. 7, bringing a day of chili tasting, live music, shopping and family fun to the lake. Hosted by the Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce, the annual event will feature nine chili-cooking...

Moneta, VA · 1d

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Democrats sweep all open seats on Lynchburg City Council

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – In Lynchburg, three Democrats swept all open seats on the Lynchburg City Council, meaning there are multiple new faces coming to City Council. Tuesday’s election made an end to the city’s Republican majority, with 100 percent of votes reported by Wednesday afternoon. Nathaniel “Nat” Marshall, Christina Delzingaro, and R. Dave Henderson […]

Lynchburg, VA · 2d

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Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta to open Nov. 20

The Lakewatch Dog Park in Moneta will hold a soft opening at 11 a.m. Nov. 20. The new dog park is located behind Bojangles off Booker T. Washington Highway, next to the Refuge Collection Center in the Westlake/Lakewatch commercial area. "It's a premier, top-notch dog park," said Tim Bird, a...

Moneta, VA · 1d

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Martinsville elects Greene, Niederstadt to city council as mayor finishes third

Martinsville, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville voters have chosen two new members for City Council, marking a leadership shift in a city that has faced years of controversy, legal battles and an ongoing Virginia State Police investigation. Michael Greene and Charles Niederstadt will join the Martinsville City Council. Mayor L.C....

Martinsville, VA · 1d

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Ahead of schedule, the Western Virginia Water Authority evaluates its supplies

The Western Virginia Water Authority is embarking on a plan to evaluate its supplies. Roanoke City Council heard Monday about the Western Virginia Water Authority’s plans to reevaluate its water supplies— a process that’s occurring well ahead of schedule. Mike McEvoy is the executive director of the...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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City of Lynchburg officials remind residents of warming shelter options ahead of winter

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) - The City of Lynchburg is reminding residents of available warming locations as we start bundling up for the colder months. City officials said they partner with local service providers and the Central Virginia Continuum of Care (CVCoC) to offer both daytime warming centers and overnight shelters this fall and winter.

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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Navy veteran finds home via Rescue Mission of Roanoke

ROANOKE, VA (WFXR) – After struggling financially, Navy veteran Samuel Warner found himself without a place to call home. In February of 2024, he turned to the Rescue Mission of Roanoke. “Getting the food and having a roof over my head, they helped out. They gave me respect, I gave them respect,” said Warner. Warner […]

Roanoke, VA · 19h

Smith Mountain Eagle

Results from 2026 general election for races in Bedford and Franklin counties

Following the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Democrats will assume full control of Congress after winning both the House and the Senate. Below are the results of races in Bedford and Franklin counties*:. Bedford County. U.S. Senate. Incumbent Mark Warner (D-VA) defeated Republican challenger Bert Mizusawa. House of Representatives, 9th District.

Franklin County, VA · 2d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Jim Messina to perform first Roanoke concert tonight at Jefferson Center

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Jim Messina will perform at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke on Thursday, Nov. 5, marking the first time he has performed in the city. Messina, who recorded songs including “Your Mama Don’t Dance” and “Danny’s Song” with former duo partner Kenny Loggins, is bringing his band, The Road Runners, to celebrate a career that has spanned more than 50 years.

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Task force wants Roanoke more actively address homelessness

Roanoke’s Hope and Home Task Force is recommending the city take a more proactive approach to address homelessness. Recommendations include aligning its nonprofits and government agencies to function as a regional service hub— perhaps with a tiny house village for transitional housing. Roanoke Mayor Joe Cobb convened the...

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Lynchburg Department of Human Services building temporarily closed after flooding

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WFXR) – Lynchburg’s Department of Human Services building is temporarily closed after flooding caused by a burst pipe, city officials announced. Crews are currently surveying the damage and have not determined when the building will reopen. Representatives urge residents with scheduled appointments or ongoing cases to contact their assigned caseworkers. Those who do […]

Lynchburg, VA · 1d

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Floyd County Retired Air Force Veteran J. Edward “Ed” Conner reflects on his time in service

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Some memories fade with time, but photographs can bring them back to life. Retired Air Force veteran Ed Conner shares a glimpse into a chapter of his life that took him from Floyd County to Japan, where he served his country. There’s an old saying that says a picture is worth […]

Floyd County, VA · 1d

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Kheystone Legal relocates to Westlake Towne Center

Kheystone Legal, a law firm serving businesses and individuals throughout the Smith Mountain Lake area and surrounding communities, has relocated to Westlake Towne Center at 95 Westlake Road, Suite 107, in the same complex as Verizon. The firm previously operated at 13595 Booker T. Washington Highway in Moneta. That building...

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Researcher: Valley Link is now $5.1 billion and 2031. PJM’s own rules give the counties a question to ask.

Every date in Valley Link's table has moved, the line's by more than a year and a half. The post Researcher: Valley Link is now $5.1 billion and 2031. PJM’s own rules give the counties a question to ask. appeared first on Cardinal News .

Buckingham County, VA · 9h

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Roanoke Democrats outline priorities after City Council sweep

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Democrats won all three open seats on the Roanoke City Council in Tuesday’s election. Raekwon Moore, a mental health specialist, received the most votes. Social worker Danny Clawson followed. Vivian Sanchez-Jones, the lone incumbent, also won another term on council. With the wins, Democrats will...

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Bedford County American Legion hosts Vietnam exhibit

With Veterans Day just one week away, the Bedford County American Legion is giving students a chance to learn about the Vietnam War firsthand.

Bedford County, VA · 20h

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Campbell County general registrar gives explanation for Election Day scanner disruption

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Some precincts in Campbell County ran low on ballots during the Nov. 3 election, and ballots supplied from the registrar’s office initially were rejected by voting scanners, the county registrar said. The registrar’s office sent remaining early-voting ballots to precincts that needed them,...

Campbell County, VA · 1d

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