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Botetourt County landowner sues county over how it made its deal with Google

A Botetourt County land owner is suing to try to void the county’s performance agreement with Google over its planned data center complex. The lawsuit claims the county board of supervisors discussed the performance agreement in a closed session, and then approved it without discussing the substance of the agreement. The agreement finalized the sale, expedited permitting and included performance grants.

Botetourt County, VA · 3d
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Voters in Amherst, Pulaski counties reject referendums on Rosie’s gaming facilities

(WSET) — Voters in Amherst and Pulaski counties both rejected referendums to allow pari-mutuel wagering that would bring gaming facilities to those areas. Had the questions been approved, Churchill Downs Incorporated, the company behind Rosie’s Gaming Emporium, would have been allowed to open locations in both counties. UP-TO-THE-MINUTE...

Amherst County, VA · 3d
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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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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.

Roanoke, VA · 1d
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Griffith Announces $2 Million ARC Grant for Regional Workforce Development

The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded the New River/Mount Rogers Workforce Development Area Consortium, whose board is based in Radford, Virginia, a $2,000,000 grant for workforce development. The funding will support the training of 450 individuals and help 75 businesses access a developed workforce and/or related services. In response...

Radford, 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 · 2d

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Pulaski County Earns International Gold Award for Excellence in Economic Development

PULASKI, VA. — Pulaski County has received a 2026 Excellence in Economic Development Gold Award from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) for its ‘Vacancy to Vitality’ initiative. The County was recognized at the highest level in the Real Estate Development & Reuse category for communities with populations between 25,000 and 200,000.

Pulaski County, VA · 1d

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Newly elected councilmembers prepare to lead City of Roanoke

ROANOKE, Va. – Two newcomers and one incumbent will take seats on Roanoke City Council. 10 News Community Journalist Charlie Blackwell spoke with councilors-elect about their priorities and what they want to tackle first.

Roanoke, VA · 20h

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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 · 20h

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Unofficial Election Results-City of Radford

Member House of Representatives (9th District) Member City Council (Mayor Radford City) Member School Board (Radford City) Question: Should the Constitution of Virginia be amended to (i) protect the freedom to make personal decisions about prenatal care, childbirth, postpartum care, birth control, abortion, miscarriage management and fertility care; (ii) protect doctors, nurses and patients from being punished for these decisions; and (iii) allow for restrictions on access to abortion during the third trimester of pregnancy except when the patient’s health is at risk or the pregnancy cannot survive?

Radford, VA · 2d

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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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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 · 2d

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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...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Pulaski voters reject pari-mutuel wagering referendum

PULASKI, Va. – Pulaski residents voted against pari-mutuel wagering Tuesday, blocking Rosie’s Gaming Emporium from opening a location in the town. With 56 percent of the vote, citizens rejected the referendum alongside Amherst County voters, who turned down a similar measure the same night. Pulaski Town Manager Todd...

Pulaski, 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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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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Roanoke considers downtown parking changes as condemned garage heads toward repairs

ROANOKE, Va. – Downtown Roanoke has more than 9,000 parking spaces, but some drivers say finding one can still be frustrating. City officials are proposing changes to parking rules, while a condemned garage beside the Amtrak station could eventually reopen. At a City Council presentation, Park Roanoke outlined a...

Roanoke, VA · 3d

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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...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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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...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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What’s Happening in West Virginia for Nov. 6 - Nov. 8

Princeton, WV · 22h