Rocky Mount's mayor crossed county lines — and perhaps a personal boundary — Saturday to support a local cause, ultimately winning the right to pucker up with a squealing pig.
- BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin
A Franklin County man was sentenced to three active years in prison in connection with a 2024 crash that killed a Martinsville man and seriously injured two children.
- Martinsville Bulletin
A $4.23 million state grant aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing is expected to benefit Franklin County and other localities.
- MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch
Virginia Democrats made a national statement on Tuesday with a narrow victory in a voter referendum on a constitutional amendment to redraw congressional maps before midterm elections in November.
- ETHAN HUNT The Roanoke Times
Gov. Abigail Spanberger named four appointees to the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors ahead of their July start dates, allowing them to take part in the search for the university’s next president.
- Staff Report
Smith Mountain Lake State Park is looking for seasonal workers this summer, and it's holding a hiring event next month.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
Rocky Mount is not increasing taxes next year, but rates for water, wastewater and solid waste collection are going up.
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A hiker was rescued Sunday afternoon after sustaining a head injury on Old Rag Mountain in Madison County.
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Virginia football's depth at running back was on full display during the Cavaliers' annual spring game on Saturday at Scott Stadium, with Peyton Lewis, Jekail Middlebrook, Solomon Beebe and Xay Davis all providing standout moments.
“We have been fortunate to be a part of two turnarounds in two different conferences, and we plan on doing that again,” Franklin said.
Warren was seeking a preliminary injunction against the NCAA so she could play for Tech this season.
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Greene County Office of Emergency Services offers bottled water at 9845 Spotswood Trail for residents under a boil water advisory from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on April 21–22.
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Greene County Emergency Services has opened a bottled water site at 9845 Spotswood Trail in Stanardsville for boil advisory residents, open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 21–22.
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Sidewalk and curb work near Sheetz on School Board Road will close one lane April 20 for 3–4 days, with a detour and paving scheduled for April 27.
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Madison County has prohibited open-air fires effective April 14, 2026, due to drought and wildfire risk, authorizing emergency management to reduce fire danger.
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