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Only In Your State

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The Virginia Town Where Moonshiners Left Their Mark

History runs deep in Virginia, as made evident by the 3,300 registered historic places in the state. But some histories are more well-known than others, and one example of a little-known chapter in Virginia’s history can be discovered in the small town of Boones Mill. About a century ago, it was part of one of […]

Boones Mill, VA · 15h

WSLS

Virginia DMV announces seat belt campaign in City of Danville, Pittsylvania, Franklin counties

On Thursday, the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles announced the launch of its seat belt campaign in the City of Danville and Pittsylvania and Franklin counties. This is a community-developed campaign intended to emphasize the importance of seat belts, with residents sharing their own reasons for wearing one. “These are...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 5d

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WDBJ7.com

EXCLUSIVE: Bond hearing reveals new massage parlor investigation details

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A judge denied bond Tuesday for a Texas woman arrested in connection with an investigation into an alleged illicit massage parlor scheme, citing concerns that she could leave the area before her court appearance. Xiuying Li, 53, of Texas, was arrested after an investigation at Summer...

Roanoke County, VA · 3d

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WSET

Ice-skating rink set to open in Martinsville thanks to $200K grant

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — A new ice-skating rink is coming to Martinsville, bringing public skating back to the area for the first time in more than a decade. The project is being funded through a $200,000 grant from the Harvest Foundation, which will cover equipment, staffing, marketing and programming. City officials said the project will not require any city funding.

Martinsville, VA · 3d

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Country Herald

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Virginia Thanksgiving: 'Micro Blizzards' Could Hit Roanoke, VA

Thanksgiving travelers should prepare for unexpected whiteouts, icy pavement and rapidly changing visibility across Virginia.

Roanoke, VA · 4h

WDBJ7.com

Cannabis regulation motion moves forward in Salem

SALEM, Va. (WDBJ) - Virginia is on the cusp of rolling out its retail marijuana marketplace, with sales beginning in July 2027. Now, hometowns are working to put rules in place regarding cannabis shops. The Salem Planning Commission met Thursday night regarding potential cannabis shop regulations, and passed a motion...

Salem, VA · 1d

WSET

Six puppies found abandoned in Danville

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Six puppies are safe at the Danville Area Humane Society after being found abandoned in the Islands area off Goodyear Boulevard. According to the humane society, a white truck with an unidentified company logo was seen driving away from the area around the time the puppies were discovered. It is unclear who the vehicle belongs to or whether its occupants were involved in leaving the puppies.

Danville, VA · 16h

WSLS

Radford-Pulaski County sales tax lawsuit closes arguments, awaits judge’s decision

PULASKI CO., Va. – A lawsuit between the City of Radford and Pulaski County over a decades-old sales tax revenue sharing agreement moved closer to resolution Thursday after both sides delivered closing arguments to a circuit court judge. The hearing, which lasted just under three hours, capped two days...

Pulaski County, VA · 15h

WSET

Bedford could see Amtrak service return for the first time in more than 50 years

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — Passenger rail service could soon return to Bedford for the first time in more than 50 years, as town officials continue working toward plans for a new Amtrak station. The project has been moving forward since Bedford received $1.5 million in funding in 2024.

Bedford, VA · 3d

The Center Square

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Virginia's three amendments drew mixed results in 21 cities, counties

(The Center Square) – Danville voters backed Virginia’s amendments on abortion access and voting rights on Election Day. About 52% voted against removing the state’s constitutional ban on same-sex marriage. All three passed statewide, but 21 cities and counties voted yes on some and no on others, according to a Virginia Public Access Project analysis of unofficial returns as of Wednesday. Every one of those communities backed the reproductive freedom amendment. The amendment protects decisions about abortion, birth control, miscarriage care and other reproductive healthcare. It also changes when Virginia can prohibit an abortion in the third trimester. Emporia and Charles City, Greensville and Prince Edward counties voted the same way as Danville, according to the analysis . In places such as York and Goochland counties, voters backed the reproductive freedom and marriage amendments but said no to the voting rights measure. Unofficial Virginia Department of Elections returns showed 62.9% voted yes on reproductive freedom, 57.9% on marriage and 56.9% on voting rights. Under Virginia Code § 18.2-74, abortions after the second trimester generally must be performed by a licensed physician in a licensed or state-operated hospital. The physician and two consulting doctors must certify that continuing the pregnancy is

Virginia · 1d

WSET

'This is going to change their world': Bedford County parents weigh 4 redistricting maps

(WSET) — Bedford County parents spoke out Thursday evening at a public hearing on proposed boundary changes that could shift hundreds of students to different schools. According to Superintendent William Dupere, in the last 14 years, the school division has faced 11 attempts to change school boundaries. This time,...

Bedford County, VA · 1d

WFXR

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VDOT opens lanes on Route 58 as part of $300M widening project

PATRICK COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) opened new lanes on Route 58 this month, marking a final step in a widening project officials say will better connect the Commonwealth. Stretching 500 miles, Route 58 is Virginia’s longest roadway and runs across the southern part of the state. It winds through […]

Patrick County, VA · 1d

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HOMETOWN ENTERTAINMENT: Holiday market, concerts and comedy planned in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A holiday market, live concerts, a family carnival and a comedy show are scheduled in Roanoke, Lynchburg, Danville and Rocky Mount this weekend. The 38th annual Stocked market is happening Friday through Sunday at the Berglund Center. The market is the Junior League of Roanoke Valley’s...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Construction Begins on $18 Million Bedford County Social Services Building

BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. — Construction is underway on a new $18 million Bedford County Department of Social Services building that will bring employees currently working in five separate locations under one roof. The 37,000-square-foot facility is being built on Falling Creek Road, adjacent to the Bedford County Sheriff's Office....

Bedford County, VA · 1d

WSLS

Roanoke College plans to demolish historic Salem home as residents push to save it

SALEM, Va. – A historic home near Roanoke College could soon be demolished, but some Salem residents are asking the college and city leaders to consider other options for the property. The house at 102 N. Market St. dates to the mid-1800s and is believed to have been built...

Salem, VA · 1d

WFXR

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U.S. Marine Corps veteran, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Winsome Sears delivers keynote address at annual Valor Farm Veterans Day Commemoration

ALTAVISTA, Va. (WFXR) — U.S. Marine Corps veteran and former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Winsome Sears delivered the keynote address at the 7th annual Veterans Day Commemoration at Valor Farm, honoring the sacrifices and commitment of the millions of service members that have fought for and defended U.S. freedom for the past 250 years. “She’s worth […]

Virginia · 2d

WDBJ7.com

EXCLUSIVE: Inside AEP’s planned nuclear reactor site in Campbell County

CAMPBELL COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - American Electric Power is proposing to build three to five small modular reactors at its 600-acre Joshua Falls site in Campbell County. WDBJ7 got an exclusive tour of that site. There are no commercial small modular reactors in the U.S. right now, but multiple projects...

Campbell County, VA · 16h

chathamstartribune.com

Plans advance for two small apartment buildings

Developers are asking Pittsylvania County for permission to put up two different small apartment buildings north of Danville. Joann Atkinson wants to rezone 1.2 acres on Franklin Turnpike between Dry Fork and Irish Roads. She says they would be similar to a pair of apartment buildings to the immediate south...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 5d

WSET

Judge allows Botetourt County data center lawsuit to move forward

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — A lawsuit challenging Botetourt County's approval of a performance agreement tied to Google's proposed data center campus will move forward after a circuit court judge denied a request to dismiss the case. The decision came after roughly three hours of arguments in court. The...

Botetourt County, VA · 3d

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Addressing potholes an ongoing endeavor for VDOT road crews

Why is that one pothole that you have to swerve to avoid every day on your drive to work still there after a month? Quite probably, it’s because it simply hasn’t been reported. “Usually, citizens will let us know”, says Ethan Burnette, a supervisor for VDOT’s Southwest Area...

Vinton, VA · 1d