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|By Kendall Davis
The Danville Historical Society is hoping to move past this summer's controversy,when their former president's posted racist comments on his Facebook profile.
Updated: Sep. 29, 2020 at 11:39 AM EDT
|By Associated Press
The poll is by Hampton University and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 11:40 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
Radford’s Information and Welcome Center has moved to a new location.
Updated: Sep. 28, 2020 at 8:08 PM EDT
|By Joe Dashiell
A chapter of Roanoke history with national significance is receiving fresh attention. On Monday, the city unveiled a new Virginia historical marker highlighting the Hunton Lifesaving and First Aid Crew.
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Updated: Sep. 27, 2020 at 8:32 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
Members stood in solidarity with the national protests calling for justice for Breonna Taylor.
Updated: Sep. 27, 2020 at 8:27 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
Mayor Sherman Lea, Vice Mayor Joe Cobb, Delegate Sam Rasoul and State Senator John Edwards all spoke at the event.
Updated: Sep. 26, 2020 at 5:41 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
Lowe's employees spent the day making 40 bunk beds for 80 children.
Updated: Sep. 25, 2020 at 5:52 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
Natural Bridge State Park unveiled a “LOVE” sign up by the Visitors Center. It was designed and created by Rockbridge County artist Mark Cline, and joins over two-hundred other LOVE signs across the commonwealth funded by a special state grant program from the Virginia Tourism Corporation.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2020 at 12:53 PM EDT
|By Sarah Irby
Fans can purchase a single concert pod, which allows up to four guests, or a group pod that allows up to 10 people.
Updated: Sep. 24, 2020 at 8:09 AM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
You can help make sure kids stay safe on prom night by simply voting!
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Updated: Sep. 23, 2020 at 10:12 PM EDT
|By Jen Cardone
Residents at a rehab center in Rural Retreat were treated to a little fishing trip on Wednesday.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 at 8:47 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Montgomery County, Blacksburg and Christiansburg created the funding to support childcare providers.
Updated: Sep. 22, 2020 at 4:49 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
In honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in September, Rowan’s family is asking people to participate in a virtual 5K walk/run or 10K bike ride where people can raise pledges.
Updated: Sep. 21, 2020 at 5:03 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
The tree has to be a Norway Spruce that is between 32 to 36 feet tall and must be full and beautiful from every angle.
Updated: Sep. 19, 2020 at 10:45 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
Radford University’s students host “The Bigger Picture March”.
Updated: Sep. 18, 2020 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
The donation is the result of proceeds from scrap metal of older equipment and office furniture.
Updated: Sep. 17, 2020 at 8:37 AM EDT
|By Bruce Young
If you face difficulty putting food on the table or providing a present for your child this Christmas, applications became available this week.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2020 at 10:26 PM EDT
|By Ashley Boles
The Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC hosts events for Roanoke Welcoming week.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2020 at 6:19 PM EDT
|By Kate Capodanno
A local church continued its annual Prayer Circle this weekend, this time just a little more spaced out.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2020 at 4:14 PM EDT
|By Aleisa Tanner
Around 60 farmers in Divide County put their own harvesting on hold to cut 1,000 acres for a neighbor who suffered a heart attack after his combine caught fire last week.
Updated: Sep. 14, 2020 at 3:55 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Competitors will have 16 days this year to complete either the Salem Half Marathon, 8K race and Kids Fun Runs as the contest moves to a virtual format due to pandemic concerns.
Updated: Sep. 12, 2020 at 6:59 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
The Rocky Mount-Franklin County First Responders Commission held this dedication service Saturday morning.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 5:49 PM EDT
|By Janay Reece
A new mural welcomes visitors to downtown Blacksburg.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
The concerts will have "party pods" that will be limited to groups of six people.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
Queen of Virginia and Mission BBQ handed out free lunches to show their appreciation.
Updated: Sep. 11, 2020 at 4:51 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
The 9/11 ceremony was held at the Rotary Club of Forest's 'Field of Honor.'
Updated: Sep. 9, 2020 at 7:37 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
Ruger fell off a bluff near the Blue Ridge Parkway, so far that his owners had to call in help from the Glasgow and Buena Vista Fire Departments.
Updated: Sep. 8, 2020 at 6:10 PM EDT
|By Ashley Anne
Around 100 students took part in what they called an “informational meeting.”
Updated: Sep. 8, 2020 at 1:59 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
Masks are required for anyone over 3-years-old, and will be available for free at the library, along with hand sanitizer and sanitizing wipes.
Updated: Sep. 7, 2020 at 6:38 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
In past years, it was busy downtown on Labor Day, with the parade marching through town, but this year the roads are empty as the parade was canceled.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2020 at 4:47 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
You can sign up for a virtual ride, walk or run to raise money for the arts.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2020 at 4:41 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
Changes have been made to the organization's health and safety protocol.
Updated: Sep. 4, 2020 at 10:42 AM EDT
|By Sarah Irby
The event is set for Saturday, October 10.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 6:24 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
A crane and trucks were at Rockbridge County High School to move a Habitat for Humanity home to its final location in a nearby housing development.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 6:17 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
Friday's the opening night for the Art for Arf program. Participants got 10x10 canvasses from the Rockbridge Area SPCA to make whatever animal-featured artwork they were moved to make.
Updated: Sep. 3, 2020 at 4:35 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
Eligible organizations could get grants worth up to $5,000.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 5:56 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
The Washington and Lee English for Speakers of Other Languages Program and 50 Ways Rockbridge are reaching out via social media for gently used laptops and iPads that they can recondition and get to people who need access to equipment, but can’t afford it.
Updated: Sep. 2, 2020 at 5:29 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
The park at Avondale Drive and 14th Street is now named John Moseley Memorial Park.
Updated: Aug. 31, 2020 at 5:36 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
The folks at The Mayflower care facility on Lexington’s Main Street were out early in the morning offering free breakfasts to whoever drove by, including first responders.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 5:38 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
Clifton Forge churches received thousands of pounds of meat for their food pantries.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
The Lexington Moose Riders will be on the roads of Rockbridge County for a Dice Ride fundraiser starting at 9:30 Sunday morning to help support the lodge’s annual Veterans Dinner.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 5:23 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
The Rockbridge Area YMCA is launching Enrichment Centers for youth ages five to twelve at three locations in the county.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 5:06 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
Proceeds raise money for the nonprofit that helps create more access to suicide prevention.
Updated: Aug. 28, 2020 at 3:35 PM EDT
|By Lindsay Cayne
This year, they are hosting monthly interest meetings to get more youth involved.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2020 at 9:35 PM EDT
|By Eddie Callahan
Recovery grants of up to $10,000 are now available for Bedford County non-profits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Updated: Aug. 27, 2020 at 7:03 PM EDT
|By Michael Alachnowicz
Ryan Massie was killed in 2018, but was instrumental in getting the park re-opened.
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 12:07 PM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
“We want it to be a weekend where everyone makes it a point to do something outside.”
Updated: Aug. 26, 2020 at 10:23 AM EDT
|By Pat Thomas
“We miss Adam and Alison every day, but they are still a part of our newsroom. We remember how they lived each day, with powerful smiles, a positive spirit and love for life that continue to inspire us.”
Updated: Aug. 24, 2020 at 5:28 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
A coalition of area organizations is supporting the Walker Program, a new community initiative that will help jumpstart businesses owned by people of color in Lexington, Buena Vista and Rockbridge County.
Updated: Aug. 19, 2020 at 5:17 PM EDT
|By Bruce Young
Tiffany Kidd of Rockbridge Raffles presented Buena Vista city schools with a check for $5,082.79, clearing all of the food program debt held by students in the system.