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Roanoke teens hold city council candidates accountable at youth-led forum

Who says young people aren’t interested in politics?. On Sunday, Oct. 25, Roanoke teens asked five city council candidates some of their toughest questions yet: Dave Bowers (I), Kathy Cohen (I), Danny Clawson (D), Amanda Marko (R) and Vivian Sanchez-Jones (D). Raekwon Moore (D) and Stephanie Moon-Reynolds (I) could...

Roanoke, VA · 4d

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The Jackson River Trail, Covington, Virginia

The U.S. state of Virginia is one of the original states in the United States of America. It is a state that is full of history as well as natural beauty. In the western region of the state is where you will find the town of Covington. The Jackson River passes through the town of Covington, and on the north side of Covington it where you will find the Jackson River Trail. What is the Jackson River Trail?

Covington, VA · 8d

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You Can Still Find A Home For Under $100,000 In This Scenic Virginia Mountain Town

Somewhere in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia, tucked between green mountain ridges that look like they were painted by someone who really knew what they were doing, sits a small city called Covington that most people have never heard of. That’s honestly their loss. Covington, Virginia is the kind...

Covington, VA · 7d

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Renovations underway at recently-condemned Greenbrier Valley Mall

LEWISBURG, WV (WVNS) - The recently condemned Greenbrier Valley Mall is now undergoing major renovation, according to a post on Facebook. Bright Construction and Grist Real Estate Associates are partnering to rebuild and lease this property. Bright Construction is working to install modern fire safety and HVAC systems, while taking down the cedar shakes and towers on the exterior.

Lewisburg, WV · 6d

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Scarecrow competition brings creativity and community spirit to downtown Rocky Mount

ROCKY MOUNT, Va. – Scarecrows are taking over downtown Rocky Mount, but the town’s annual scarecrow competition is about more than Halloween decorations. Local businesses showed off their creativity while encouraging people to explore downtown and support the community. I spoke with some of this year’s winners about...

Rocky Mount, VA · 6d

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West Virginia law shuts counties out of data center decisions as residents protest rumored project

A cross-border protest in Giles County, Virginia, drew attention to a fight across central Appalachia over data centers entering the area. WVTF reported people from both sides of the Virginia-West Virginia line showed up at attorney Jason Buckland's office amid growing concern about a rumored data center development on his land in Monroe County, West Virginia.

Giles County, VA · 8d

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Pulaski County Sportsplex grand opening delayed due to supply chain issues

PULASKI CO., Va. – The Pulaski County Sportsplex will not open this fall as originally planned, but the county administrator says the project is still on track to welcome the public before the end of 2026. Supply chain issues have pushed back the grand opening of the 165,000-square-foot facility,...

Pulaski County, VA · 7d

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Botetourt County sued over data center agreement

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - A Botetourt County resident is suing the county, saying the county didn’t follow Virginia Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) protocol regarding Google’s data center project in the county. Read Botetourt County’s response below the story. Fishwick & Associates filed the suit Monday...

Botetourt County, VA · 4d

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Vinton outlines what the town wants to see on a downtown corner

The Town of Vinton is seeking proposals for the development of a vacant corner property it acquired after a fire destroyed the buildings in 2022. As WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno tells us it’s another step in the town’s revitalization. The purchase of the property on the corner...

Vinton, VA · 7d

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Franklin County holds first-ever Coffin Race for charity

BOONES MILL, Va. (WDBJ) - Main Street in Boones Mill turned into a graveyard on Saturday as Franklin County’s held its first-ever “Coffin Race.”. Fifteen teams of five put together their own homemade caskets and competed to see who had the fastest run down Main Street. Simon Leray,...

Franklin County, VA · 6d

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A lot at stake in Tuesday’s elections

Tuesday, Nov. 3 is Election Day and there is a lot at stake this year. And while these are the mid-term elections, and control of both houses of Congress is up for grabs, local referendums have stolen the spotlight. In one, voters in the Town of Pulaski only will decide...

Pulaski, VA · 5d

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Families get in the Halloween spirit with Downtown Roanoke Candy Crawl

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Trick-or-treaters took over downtown Roanoke on Saturday morning for the seventh annual Macaroni KID Roanoke Downtown Candy Crawl, mingling with regular shoppers at the historic farmers market. Local businesses opened their doors from 10 a.m. to noon to pass out treats to costumed children and their...

Roanoke, VA · 6d

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Virginia general election results for the Montgomery County sheriff race - Nov. 3, 2026

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. – The 2026 General Election will be held on Nov. 3. You can find results for the Montgomery County sheriff race here. Interested in other races? Use the picker below to find them:

Montgomery County, VA · 7d

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Panda Express cuts the ribbon in Salem

There are now three Panda Express fast-casual Chinese restaurants in the Roanoke Valley. The newest one cut the ribbon on West Main Street in Salem this morning. Salem City officials, the Salem-Roanoke County Chamber of Commerce – and people lined up early hoping to get a free T-shirt – were on hand this morning. A retail building that had sat empty for years at the corner of West Main and Fourth Street is a good example of infill development says Salem City Manager Chris Dorsey, who also says its encouraging to see a major chain like Panda Express in Salem. Panda Express also donated a thousand dollars to the Salem-based Feeding Southwest Virginia distribution center to mark the grand opening celebration.

Salem, VA · 7d

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College towns expect to see near-presidential election numbers for same-day voter registration

Four registrars in localities across Southwest and Southside Virginia offer advice for students seeking to vote via same-day registration. The post College towns expect to see near-presidential election numbers for same-day voter registration appeared first on Cardinal News .

Montgomery County, VA · 8d

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Army Corps of Engineers chose not to hold public hearing on Botetourt County Google data center project after getting hundreds of requests for one

The agency didn't need that to assess the proposal, it decided The post Army Corps of Engineers chose not to hold public hearing on Botetourt County Google data center project after getting hundreds of requests for one appeared first on Cardinal News .

Botetourt County, VA · 8d

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Mailers targeting Roanoke city council candidate Danny Clawson arrive in residents’ mailboxes

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Ads targeting Democratic Roanoke City Council candidate Danny Clawson arrived in residents’ mailboxes this week, and Amanda Marko, the only Republican running for Roanoke City Council, said she had nothing to do with them. “Those ads are ads that I’ve just seen for the first...

Roanoke, VA · 8d

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Plan to restore Roanoke’s iconic H&C Coffee sign underway

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - For about four years, Roanoke’s skyline has been missing one of its brightest icons, but a plan is now in place to light up the night again. The Historical Society of Western Virginia took over the H&C Coffee sign over the summer and launched a campaign called “Light the Skyline.” Former Roanoke Mayor Nelson Harris is helping lead the charge to restore the landmark.

Roanoke, VA · 7d

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Henry County Announces Construction of New Hotel Near Martinsville Speedway

Henry County has announced plans for a new 99-room Home2 Suites by Hilton hotel near Martinsville Speedway. The proposed hotel will help address a longstanding need for additional quality accommodations in Martinsville and Henry County, where visitors frequently seek lodging in neighboring communities because of limited availability and the quality of existing options.

Henry County, VA · 8d

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Martinsville begins process of relocating court offices to meet state requirements

MARTINSVILLE, Va. (WSET) — Martinsville city administration has begun the process of relocating several court offices to comply with a state court order. In September 2024, the city received a show cause order stating that its General District and Juvenile and Domestic Relations courts no longer met state law requirements.

Martinsville, VA · 7d