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School bus changes take effect in Smyth County

SMYTH COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Smyth County Public Schools’ changes to its bus operations took effect Wednesday as the school system seeks to be more efficient amid rising diesel prices. The school system informed families on Monday that it was facing financial challenges due to fuel costs and would be making changes to some bus […]

Smyth County, VA · 1d

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Hillsville, Carroll County: Cranberry Plains, the 1912 Courthouse Tragedy, and the 1931 Fire

Appalachian Community Histories – Hillsville, Carroll County: Cranberry Plains, the 1912 Courthouse Tragedy, and the 1931 Fire. Along the Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia, Hillsville has served as the center of government, commerce, and community life in Carroll County for more than 180 years. Its Main Street, courthouse, and surrounding neighborhoods preserve a history that reaches back to the days of stagecoach travel, when the settlement was known as Cranberry Plains and farmers brought their produce to a growing mountain trading post.

Hillsville, VA · 13h

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Cana, Carroll County: Moravian Churches, Mountain Schools, and the Apple Industry

Appalachian Community Histories – Cana, Carroll County: Moravian Churches, Mountain Schools, and the Apple Industry. Along the southern edge of Carroll County, Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains descend toward the North Carolina Piedmont, the community of Cana developed through generations of farming, religious activity, education, and commerce. Situated near the state line along the corridor now followed by U.S. Route 52, Cana became closely connected with nearby Mount Airy, North Carolina, while retaining the institutions and traditions of its mountain surroundings.

Carroll County, VA · 13h

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Washington Co., Va. approves data center ordinance

WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) — Tuesday night, the Washington County, Virginia Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve an ordinance that adds restrictions for data centers. The county previously had no zoning language that referenced data centers. “I would say we need this very much,” Stephen Richardson, Washington County’s zoning official, told the board during […]

Washington County, VA · 1d

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Data center rumors continue as Marion residents seek answers about town-owned property

MARION, Va. (WCYB) — Questions continue to surround roughly 200 acres of government-owned property near Marion as residents seek answers about a developer's interest in the land and the possibility of a data center. The property sits near Interstate 81, between two businesses and several residential properties. Rumors of...

Marion, VA · 2d

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Sylvatus, Carroll County: The Betty Baker Mine, the Railroad, and a Changing Mountain Community

Appalachian Community Histories – Sylvatus, Carroll County: The Betty Baker Mine, the Railroad, and a Changing Mountain Community. Along Virginia State Route 100 in northern Carroll County lies Sylvatus, a mountain community whose quiet surroundings offer few immediate reminders of the industrial activity that once defined the area. During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, Sylvatus was home to a railroad depot, mining operations, manufacturing businesses, a bank, and a collection of commercial establishments that connected this part of the Blue Ridge Mountains to markets far beyond southwestern Virginia.

Carroll County, VA · 17h

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Dugspur, Carroll County: Post Offices, Mills, Churches, Schools, and Blue Ridge Community Life

Appalachian Community Histories – Dugspur, Carroll County: Post Offices, Mills, Churches, Schools, and Blue Ridge Community Life. Along the winding roads of Carroll County, Virginia, the community of Dugspur developed among the wooded ridges, farms, and creek valleys of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Its history reaches back to the early settlement of southwestern Virginia, when families established farms along the waterways and mountain roads that connected the region to neighboring communities. Over the generations, Dugspur became a place of churches, country stores, gristmills, schools, and family homesteads, each contributing to the life of a mountain community that rarely attracted attention beyond Carroll County.

Carroll County, VA · 17h

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Mercer County Veterans Museum honors veterans for Veterans Day

PRINCETON, WV (WVNS) — The Mercer County Veterans Museum in Princeton recognized Veterans Day on Tuesday, November 11, 2026. Director George Williams said while their normal staff were off for the holiday, members of the board of directors volunteered their time to make sure the museum could be open for Veterans Day. He said former […]

Princeton, WV · 16h

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Tim Brown makes history as Montgomery County’s first African American sheriff-elect

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – Tim Brown made history on Election Day, winning the Montgomery County sheriff’s race with more than 62% of the vote and becoming the first African American sheriff in county history. Brown defeated interim Sheriff Robert Page in a special election that followed the retirement...

Montgomery County, VA · 2d

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Montgomery County Board of Supervisors votes to rezone land for controversial Elliston housing development

MONTGOMERY CO., Va. – A rezoning request for a proposed housing development in Elliston, which has divided community opinion, was approved by the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors Tuesday night. The rezoning request passed in a 6-1 vote after much community comment and deliberation among the board members, with...

Montgomery County, VA · 2d

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Montgomery Councilmember Evan Glass Backs Incinerator Resolution, Says Composting Facility Cannot Wait for Other Decisions

Councilmember Evan Glass said he backed the 6-5 resolution to keep the Dickerson incinerator open long term, but argued a composting facility should be built right away and questioned the unreleased cost of trucking trash to Virginia. The post Montgomery Councilmember Evan Glass Backs Incinerator Resolution, Says Composting Facility Cannot Wait for Other Decisions appeared first on TANTV .

Montgomery County, VA · 1d

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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 · 3d

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Christiansburg Veterans Day Parade honors community heroes

CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. – The Christiansburg community organized a Veterans Day Parade celebration on Wednesday morning to show their appreciation. This all began at 10 a.m. along Main Street and was followed by a commemorative ceremony near the Montgomery Central War Memorial. Participants say its also a chance for younger...

Christiansburg, VA · 1d

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Montgomery County cuts personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - Montgomery County has cut the personal property tax rate for volunteer firefighters and other volunteers who log at least 200 hours a year. Fire officials said the change has lifted spirits, and they hope it will help with recruiting and retention. The county says about...

Montgomery County, VA · 1d

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TRAFFIC ALERT: Water pipe break causing road closures on West Main Street in Salem

SALEM, Va. (WFXR) – A portion of West Main Street in Salem is currently closed due to a water pipe break, the city officials announced. The break has affected service from Fort Lewis Blvd. to Beverly Heights. Officials urge drivers to use alternate routes as crews repair the issue. Stay with WFXR for traffic updates.

Salem, VA · 1d

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Supervisors honor Craig County High School football team

The Craig County High School football team is on a roll, and the county’s Board of Supervisors wanted to make sure that the current gridiron glory days will not be forgotten. At their monthly meeting last Thursday, the Craig County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution establishing Rockets Day...

Craig County, VA · 2d

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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 · 3d

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Happenings: The Roanoke Rambler Events Calander Week of 11/10-11/17

Veterans Day leads the week, the Taubman turns 75 and Roanoke City Council meets Monday. Every listing below was checked against the host's own page or an official calendar. Each item links to the source we verified. Times and prices can change, so confirm with the host before you go.

Roanoke, VA · 2d

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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 · 2d