This week, communities across the country and around the world are marking important cultural and religious events.

Bishop Jackson and city leaders collaborate on security measures to restore peace and trust at Refreshing Church.

Despite the pain of losing a nephew to gun violence, Uncle of Khireem Porter, drove from Radford to Northwest Roanoke with family to grieve and begin healing.

For Scott Yates, the land where his father built their family home by hand is more than just property – it’s sacred ground.

Residents of the Flint-Pearl neighborhood in Danville say their once peaceful community has transformed into a hub of police activity, with concerns ranging from open drug use to trespassing.

Local officials are facing mounting criticism over their handling of a Google data center project, with residents and journalists citing concerns about a lack of transparency and communication from county leadership.

Botetourt County residents came together this weekend to discuss the proposed Google data center planned for the area. The meeting was hosted by the Southwest Virginia Data Center Transparency Group and Botetourt Conservatives and Independent Thinkers, who joined forces to address community concerns.

Speculation about a new Costco in Botetourt County has sparked community interest and cautious responses from officials. While land purchases suggest possible development, no official confirmation or public plans have been released.

New River Community College announced they are offering an apartment maintenance technician short-term training program for classes in spring 2026, and registration is now open.

New River Community College announced that registration is now open for two short-term welding training programs at New River Community College.

The Galax Fire Department hosted Packing Night for the Community Christmas Food Fund on Thursday!

Radford University and New River Community College have partnered to create a new transfer program designed to make moving between the two schools easier and more student-friendly.

PC Land Electronic Repair in Blacksburg is extending its support after a devastating fire displaced more than 65 families and residents at Foxridge Apartments.

The Community Christmas Store of the Roanoke Valley is launching an online auction tonight at 5:00 p.m., with all proceeds benefiting the group’s mission to provide holiday assistance to local families in need.

Winter is almost here, and the cold is setting in fast. For people without a place to go, this can be a dangerous time.

Saint Francis Service Dogs’ Angel Tree event is back and ready to spread some holiday cheer to the puppies and dogs in training!

Addison’s Army of Angels, the Rescue Mission of Roanoke, and Aztec Rental are all giving back this holiday season by providing free thanksgiving meals to the community

Over a dozen people packed the Western Virginia Water Authority meeting on Thursday to voice their concerns about the proposed Google AI Data Center that would be placed in Botetourt County, asking questions about transparency and water usage.