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'This community is my family': Scruggs fire chief steps away after 14 years

'This community is my family': Scruggs fire chief steps away after 14 years

  • 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.

Pentagon Memorial looks to tell 9/11 story at visitor center

Pentagon Memorial looks to tell 9/11 story at visitor center

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Retired Arlington County firefighter Robert Gray makes remembrance a mission on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11th attacks.

Afghan army veteran co-founds nonprofit to educate women under Taliban rule

Afghan army veteran co-founds nonprofit to educate women under Taliban rule

  • 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

'Pretend I'm on the ballot.' 5 takeaways from Day 1 of Trump's midterm convention

'Pretend I'm on the ballot.' 5 takeaways from Day 1 of Trump's midterm convention

  • 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.

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue

Republicans are making Muslims a campaign issue

  • 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.

Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

  • ALEXIA PARTOUCHE The Roanoke Times

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on his replacement Friday.

Cortez Harris feels 'like a real Hokie' after stellar debut

Cortez Harris feels 'like a real Hokie' after stellar debut

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

The 6-foot-2, 253-pound Harris proved why he earned his way into the starting lineup at defensive end in his first game wearing Virginia Tech’s colors.

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Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

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Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 11

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Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 10

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Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 9

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Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

Wawa plans to open another location in Daleville by the end of the year, along with one in Roanoke in 2027.

Political donors favoring constitutional changes

Political donors favoring constitutional changes

Political players are putting their money in favor of three amendments to the state Constitution, campaign finance data shows.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

The body of a teenger was recovered from the Rivanna Reservoir Monday morning. Authorities say he had gone out fishing the day before and never came home.

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

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Trump unveils $500 rebate checks in ‘Great Healthcare Plan’

Trump Promises $5,000 To Every American If Republicans Win Midterms

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Anthropic Researcher Says AI Could “Kill All Humans” In Next Decade

Anthropic Researcher Says AI Could “Kill All Humans” In Next Decade

Afghan Army Veteran reads a poem she wrote about her homeland

Afghan Army Veteran reads a poem she wrote about her homeland

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No. 25 Virginia football isn't overlooking its matchup against FCS Norfolk State

No. 25 Virginia football isn't overlooking its matchup against FCS Norfolk State

Virginia football welcomes Norfolk State to town for its annual game against an FCS opponent, and the Hoos refuse to overlook the Spartans.

JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

JMU football comfortable moving forward with two-quarterback approach

One quarterback or two? JMU’s answer after its season opener appears to be both.

Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

Hokies' Harris on earning a starting role

Virginia Tech defensive end Cortez Harris discusses the ongoing battle for starting roles at defensive end.

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

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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🎧 The hosts examine how civil debate, genuine curiosity and shared interests can turn differences in values or politics into opportunities for deeper understanding.

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