From court decisions on elections to the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, here are stories that made headlines this past week.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
Dempsey Moore said he hopes he left a legacy of respect, growth and safety, the latter informed by his former life as a coal miner.
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Retired Arlington County firefighter Robert Gray makes remembrance a mission on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11th attacks.
- HEATHER ROUSSEAU The Roanoke Times
Resettled in the New River Valley after the fall of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan, a former military officer has not forgotten the women left under Taliban rule
- Joey Garrison and Zac Anderson USA TODAY
Though Trump's unpopularity threatens to drag down some Republican midterm candidates, he called for his supporters to come out in numbers that twice catapulted him into the White House.
- Richard Cowan and David Hood-Nuño Reuters
Recent comments reflect an effort to make Muslims and Islam part of the debate ahead of Nov. 3 midterms that will determine control of Congress.
- ALEXIA PARTOUCHE The Roanoke Times
The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on his replacement Friday.
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Wawa plans to open another location in Daleville by the end of the year, along with one in Roanoke in 2027.
Political players are putting their money in favor of three amendments to the state Constitution, campaign finance data shows.
Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.
Virginia football welcomes Norfolk State to town for its annual game against an FCS opponent, and the Hoos refuse to overlook the Spartans.
One quarterback or two? JMU’s answer after its season opener appears to be both.
Virginia Tech defensive end Cortez Harris discusses the ongoing battle for starting roles at defensive end.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how wide receiver A.J. Brand's role can evolve over the course of the season.
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Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day, while essential county services remain on regular schedules.
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Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day holiday hours. Essential services will maintain regular schedules.
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Nelson County Public Schools hosts its 2nd Annual Special Olympics Feet Meet on Sept. 9, 2026, bringing students together to celebrate inclusion, teamwork and fun.
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Authorities identify 24-year-old firefighter Mason Fercovic-Ortegel as the victim in an Aug. 13, 2026, Lake Anna drowning in Spotsylvania County, Virginia.
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