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Locals Are Quietly Buying Homes Under $120,000 In This Overlooked Virginia Town

The locals in Covington, Virginia have figured something out, and they haven’t been in any particular hurry to share it with the rest of the state. You can’t really blame them. When you’ve found a city tucked into the Alleghany Highlands with mountain views in every direction, a...

Covington, VA · 6h

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Roanoke mayor outlines plans from homelessness task force recommendations

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke is exploring solutions to homelessness after Mayor Joe Cobb’s “Hope and Home Task Force” released its findings. The report includes recommendations on housing and services. The task force was created more than a year ago to explore the issue and find ways...

Roanoke, VA · 14h

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William Byrd, William Fleming, Patrick Henry high schools participate in 2026 Virginia’s Veterans Parade

ROANOKE, Va. – On Saturday, William Byrd High School, William Fleming High School, and Patrick Henry High School, as well as the Roanoke County Corps of Cadets, all participated in the 2026 Virginia’s Veterans Parade! You can watch all of their respective slots here:. William Byrd Choir sings...

Roanoke County, VA · 2d

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Rockbridge County student detained, accused of posting online threats

ROCKBRIDGE COUNTY, Va. (WFXR) – A Rockbridge County middle school student was detained after allegedly posting threats on social media Thursday, according to Rockbridge County Public Schools. The posts have sparked concern among students, families and the community, Rockbridge County schools said. District representatives said they immediately notified the Rockbridge County Sheriff’s Office. The student […]

Rockbridge County, VA · 3d

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Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state

Several other park parcels may be sold for development to offset the town's park construction costs. The post Details of Carilion Clinic’s plans for Huckleberry Park land in Christiansburg are submitted to state appeared first on Cardinal News .

Christiansburg, VA · 1d

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WDBJ7 Archive: Honoring Audie Murphy

CRAIG COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - As we look ahead to Veterans Day, we’re remembering Audie Murphy, the war hero and movie star who died in a Craig County plane crash 55 years ago. In this week’s visit to the WDBJ7 archive, we recall the search for the missing plane, and the effort to honor the victims, which continues today.

Craig County, VA · 1d

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Elliston housing development faces second public hearing as community remains divided

ELLISTON, Va. – A proposed housing development near Eastern Montgomery Elementary School could more than double the population of Elliston, and residents are far from agreed on whether that’s a good thing. The Montgomery County Board of Supervisors will hold a second public hearing on the project Nov....

Elliston, VA · 14h

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Virginia AG asks Court of Appeals to reject Soering bid to overturn Haysom conviction

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Virginia’s attorney general is urging the Virginia Court of Appeals to reject Jens Soering’s latest effort to overturn his decades-old convictions in the 1985 stabbing deaths of Derek and Nancy Haysom in Bedford County. Soering filed a petition for a writ of actual...

Virginia · 3d

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Franklin County Banjo Player Gene Parker Made His Instrument Sing

This story was originally published by Radio IQ and is part of a series reported by students at the Handmade Music School in Floyd County, Virginia. The students are compiling a songbook of tunes and songs played in their community and telling the stories behind the music. This story aired...

Floyd County, VA · 17h

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Santa's Sleigh Returns as Lynchburg Group Prepares Holiday Gifts for Hospitalized Veterans

The MOWW Virginia Piedmont Chapter hopes to raise more than $3,500 to provide Christmas gifts and necessities for veterans at the Salem VA Medical Center. The Military Order of the World Wars (MOWW) Virginia Piedmont Chapter is preparing to continue a holiday tradition that has brought Christmas cheer to hospitalized military veterans for more than three decades.

Lynchburg, VA · 23h

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Lynchburg working to remove large log jams from Blackwater Creek

LYNCHBURG, Va. – Crews are working to remove large log jams from Blackwater Creek in Lynchburg, as city officials look to prevent further erosion and protect nearby infrastructure along the popular trail. The project began with work expected to continue through November 20, weather permitting. Howard Covey, Lynchburg’s Park...

Lynchburg, VA · 14h

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Craig County makes history with first undefeated regular season after 13-6 win over Meadow Bridge

Craig County made program history Friday night, defeating Meadow Bridge 13-6 to complete its first undefeated regular season. The milestone comes after the Rockets secured their first-ever outright Pioneer District championship, adding another historic achievement to an already memorable season. But the regular-season finale was far from easy, as Craig...

Craig County, VA · 3d

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Dunbar Middle School opens first phase of $1.5M schoolyard project to community

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — The gates at Dunbar Middle School were open Saturday as the community got its first look at the completed first phase of the Dunbar Schoolyard project. The $1.5 million project is part of the Diamond Hill Neighborhood Plan, which began in 2024. The schoolyard is...

Lynchburg, VA · 2d

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Roanoke Railway Expo returns to Virginia Museum of Transportation

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Saturday saw the kickoff of the Roanoke Railway Expo at the Virginia Museum of Transportation. There was a line on Norfolk Avenue to get in the building, as folks were eager to see decades of railroad history, models, and memorabilia under one roof. Robert Lafferty from...

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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City of Roanoke announces bagged leaf collection for fall, winter season

ROANOKE, Va. – The City of Roanoke announced the dates for this year’s bagged leaf collection program this past week. Collection will take place on the following dates:. Leaf collection will not take place the week of Thanksgiving. Leaves must be in biodegradable paper leaf bags and set...

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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Target 7: Virginia works to address nursing shortage

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - From classrooms to hospitals, nursing leaders are working to strengthen Virginia’s health care workforce by preparing more educators, helping students pay for school and introducing young people to careers in medicine. At Radford University, nursing leaders say a shortage of faculty can make it harder...

Virginia · 13h

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After Lynchburg's lead, Virginia now has the country's 2nd highest number of 'Bee Cities'

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — Bees are becoming a more common sight in Lynchburg each spring and summer, and local advocates say it’s part of a broader push across Virginia to support native pollinators. “We’re creating an excellent network across Virginia of these cities, which will definitely improve the...

Lynchburg, VA · 15h

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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 · 1d

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Cline maintains seat, Moore, Clawson, Sanchez land City Council seats

Tuesday’s local, state and federal races carried enormous stakes. In Roanoke, seven candidates were on the ballot for three city council seats. Polls were open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. When it was all said and done, more than 50,000 people had voted at the city’s 20 precincts.

Roanoke, VA · 1d

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