This year marks a full century since Roanoke ceased to be “the Black Hollywood.” If you never knew that Roanoke once held that title, then we have a lot of catching up to do before we get to why ...

In a single school year, John I. Burton High School — one of just two schools in Norton — nearly eliminated chronic absenteeism.

A Rockbridge County judge finds two members of the Mogensen family guilty of contempt of court for interfering with court orders to move the adult giraffes but suspends jail time.

Southwest and Southside Virginia will get a reprieve from recent extreme heat and sticky-stormy weather just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

Getting inside a sturdy structure or at least an automobile is the best move when thunder roars, but just not being in water or being the tallest object around is a good start.

One researcher said his team’s recently published work shows that utility-scale solar does impact nearby property values — and that impact shouldn’t be ignored.

Seven candidates from 2024 were selected at random for audits. The Department of Elections said the review highlighted limitations in what documents it can ask for.

Bears remember everything, especially if it involves food. They are also curious and strong. That makes for a dangerous combination.

This will help the region retain the skilled workforce that too often graduates and moves to larger metro areas around the country.

Aretha Ferrell-Benavides denies that she was involved in having city council member Aaron Rawls removed from a city council meeting.

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This will help the region retain the skilled workforce that too often graduates and moves to larger metro areas around the country.