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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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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 · 21h

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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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Students help build new home for veteran in Glasgow

GLASGOW, Va. – Organizers from Purple Heart Homes built a modular home on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., as part of America’s 250th Anniversary. The home has since been relocated to Glasgow, Virginia where a 76-year-old Marine Veteran will move in after community volunteers, including CTE students from Rockbridge County High School, helped add a porch and mobility ramp.

Glasgow, VA · 21h

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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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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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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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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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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 · 23h

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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 · 21h

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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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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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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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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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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 · 12h

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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 · 2d

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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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Appalachian Power asks to charge customers for nuclear reactor site development

If the request is approved, the average residential customer's monthly bill would rise by $1.98 for a year. The post Appalachian Power asks to charge customers for nuclear reactor site development appeared first on Cardinal News .

Campbell County, VA · 1d

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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 · 22h

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Virginia DMV Launches Community-Developed Seat Belt Campaign in Danville, Pittsylvania and Franklin Counties

The stories and messages of residents in southwest Virginia are driving a new seat belt safety campaign from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Highway Safety Office and its community partners in Danville, Pittsylvania and Franklin Counties. The campaign puts real people behind the message to buckle up. Through...

Pittsylvania County, VA · 1d

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