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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 · 2d
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Free public health care clinic set for Giles High School this weekend

PEARISBURG, Va – A free clinic offering dental, vision and medical services will be held Saturday and Sunday at Giles High School. Remote Area Medical (RAM), a nonprofit that provides free health care through pop-up clinics, will host the clinic at 1825 Wenonah Ave. No insurance or identification is required, and services are available on a first-come, first-served basis until the clinic reaches capacity.

Pearisburg, VA · 18h
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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 · 1d
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Spreading holiday cheer: Toys for Tots to collect new toys at Virginia’s Veterans Parade

The Marine Toys for Tots Foundation in Roanoke needs your help to spread a little holiday cheer to children in need as the holiday season approaches. Before Virginia’s Veterans Parade, you can visit the Roanoke City Market Building and drop off a new, unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots.

Roanoke, VA · 21h
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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 · 2d

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Two Emergency Service providers recognized for life saving actions

Carroll County Emergency Services Director Jason Felts recognized the work of two members of the emergency services department at the November meeting of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors. “I want to come before you all for a couple of awards and y'all know I'm very passionate about what we do,” said Felts as he addressed the supervisors. “On September 17th, a nurse called 911. Her husband was having anaphylaxis, a severe allergic reaction and she didn't know what to do. She says all my training, all these years, but I didn't know what I was going to do and I thought I was going to lose my husband.” Felts continued by recounting what the wife of the ailing husband said to him. “She said, ‘I just wanted to call and tell you that the crew that showed up with their compassion and professionalism, I know that he was going to be very well taken care of and when they shut the doors on the ambulance, I wasn't worried about following them at a high rate of speed going to the hospital because I knew they were taking good care of him and giving him the life-saving measures that he

Carroll County, VA · 18h

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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 · 2d

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Roanoke Cultural Endowment nears halfway mark of $20M goal

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Roanoke Cultural Endowment is nearing the halfway mark of its $20 million goal to permanently fund local arts organizations. Created in 2015, the non-profit endowment aims to provide sustainable, year-round operating grants for approximately two dozen arts and cultural non-profits across the Roanoke area. The fund is currently just shy of $10 million, with an anonymous donor offering a $250,000 matching grant for community donations made through Dec. 31.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Monroe County Election results 2026

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Monroe County, WV · 3d

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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 · 4d

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Mercer and Bland County students meet local legend Homer Hickam

Bluefield, WV (WOAY) Kids from Mercer and Bland County public schools had the opportunity to be inspired on Thursday. At the historic Granada Theater in Bluefield, they watched the movie October Sky and then got to meet the area’s local legend, the one who wrote the book that the movie is based on, Homer Hickam.

Bland County, VA · 1d

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Invasive Plant Removal in Heritage Park

Beginning Monday, November 2, the Town of Blacksburg will complete work in Heritage Park to remove invasive plant species such as autumn olive, privet, multiflora rose, and Asiatic bittersweet. Using heavy forest mulching machinery to clear a 15-acre area, this project will allow space for regrowth and the restoration of the natural habitat with thousands of native plants. This work will only target non-native and invasive plants. The most visible work will be completed on the Meadowbrook Drive side of the park, but work will also occur on the Glade Road side of the park.

Blacksburg, VA · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 4d

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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 · 2d

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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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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 · 2d

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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 · 4d

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

Princeton, WV · 1d

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Franklin County residents concerned about transparency in filing of redistricting brief

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Residents of Franklin County are once again raising concerns about the Board of Supervisors’ transparency after months of complaints that too many decisions are being made behind closed doors. The new concerns stem from a legal brief Franklin County filed in April with several...

Franklin County, VA · 4d