Early voting has begun in Virginia for a special election on April 21 on a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the Democratic-controlled General Assembly to redraw congressional maps.
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No. 3-seed Virginia basketball needed all 26 points it got from guard Jacari White in its fight-to-the-finish win against No. 14-seed Wright State on Friday in the first round of the NCAA tournament on Friday.
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Trump tapped former Fed official Kevin Warsh to succeed Powell, but his nomination stalled due to the investigation.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
For nonprofits big and small, the Smith Mountain Lake area's annual donation campaign on Wednesday saw a record-breaking day of giving.
- ALEXIA PARTOUCHE The Roanoke Times
Roanoke's airport has not seen long lines or wait times, but passengers taking early flights and checking luggage are still advised to arrive 2 hours early.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
Residents in Franklin County could be hit with a 3-cent real estate tax increase based on a budget proposal presented to supervisors Tuesday evening.
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