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- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
The Rocky Mount Police Department has a new dog, and she's not looking to make arrests.
- JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times
A group of volunteers is pushing for a new dog park in Westlake. It could be a tough ask in a difficult budget year for Franklin County.
- Martinsville Bulletin
Visitors to Southwest Virginia destinations such as Fairy Stone State Park and the Smith Mountain Lake area already have access to trails, water recreation, and diverse wildlife — and this spring, state officials are offering guided opportunities to explore similar natural resources across Virginia.
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The monitoring program began in 2024 following the discovery of multiple harmful algal blooms the previous year that led to a swimming advisory for large sections of the lake for much of the summer.
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Kids age 12 and under are invited to cast a line for the chance to to win a variety of prizes.
As the Smith Mountain Lake Charity Home Tour kicks off it's 35 year, the organization is looking for volunteers to support their cause.
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Kipps Elementary Principal Mark Crummey was among 17 men arrested at a Christiansburg hotel last week.
Authorities found the body of Charles Arthur Smith Jr. on March 17, after he had been reported missing.
A $10 million lawsuit accuses a former Roanoke police officer of shooting and seriously wounding an intellectually disabled man who was unarmed during a 2024 encounter.
One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.
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Ram’s sports investment; Dr. Winn moves onto Philadelphia; Cannabis laws may change
Here's what to know about boating incidents and deaths at Smith Mountain Lake last year, and how they compare to previous years.
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Supervisors in Franklin County are considering increasing the real estate tax rate up to 7 cents as they look for ways to balance the budget in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...
Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...
Beyond overall inflation, which rose 3.7% year over year since September 2023, there are a few more reasons why candy is so expensive right now.
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For nonprofits big and small, the Smith Mountain Lake area's annual donation campaign on Wednesday saw a record-breaking day of giving.
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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Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares did not mention President Donald Trump while campaigning against redistricting in Roanoke Tuesday night.