Governor Spanberger on Monday passed HB167 into law, which will eliminate tax exemptions for Confederate organizations.

Governor Abigail Spanberger on Wednesday issued for all flags of the United States and Virginia to be flown at half-staff on Thursday for Virginia Tech’s Day of Remembrance

Virginia State Parks has been recognized as a 2026 Top Virginia Employer for Interns by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia!

Virginia State Police is seeing a surge in interest from aspiring troopers. In March, the agency received 212 applications, the highest monthly total in nearly a decade.

As Virginia’s special election draws near, voters are noticing a sharp rise in the intensity and negativity of political ads on TV.

As drought conditions continue to affect the Commonwealth, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated several Virginia localities as drought disaster areas.

As Black Maternal Health Week is observed this April, local organizations in Lynchburg are highlighting persistent disparities in maternal health outcomes for Black women — and the efforts underway to address them.

Virginia Tech officials announced Tuesday that the board approved a 2.9% increase in tuition for resident and non-resident undergraduate students for the 2026-27 academic year.

Virginia voters are set to decide next week on a Democratic-drawn redistricting plan that could boost the party's chances in the U.S. House.

A proposal for a new Maryland congressional map has officially died with the conclusion of the state's legislative session.

Roanoke Planning Commission advances housing, vape rules, Evans Spring plan to City Council

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

A bus driver was charged after a two-vehicle crash in Franklin County, Virginia State Police said.

Out gay Mayor Joe Cobb and Delegate Sam Rasoul spoke at a gathering aimed at supporting the transgender community

Above average temperatures are here and are continuing to ramp up throughout the week!

The Virginia Museum of Transportation, in partnership with the Virginia Scenic Railway and Steam Railroading Institute, announced that the legendary Norfolk & Western Class J No. 611 will operate a limited series of summer steam excursions from June and July.

Four coworkers at LewisGale Montgomery came together Friday to spread the word about organ donation in honor of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day. Two of them are donors. Two are transplant recipients. Each said donation changed their life for the better.

Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced he will step down in the coming months after 12 years leading the university, a departure that caught many Hokies off guard and drew reactions from Virginia’s top elected officials.

A Giles County man has been arrested recently on charges of attempting to possess with intent to distribute dimethyltryptamine (DMT) and distributing lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), powerful psychedelic drugs, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Virginia.

Jesse Matthew, who was convicted in the killings of Morgan Harrington and Hannah Graham, has been transferred to a lower-security facility, the Virginia Department of Corrections confirms.

Gov. Spanberger’s Office announced Thursday that the Governor had signed into law legislation to incrementally increase the state minimum wage to $15 per hour, secure stronger wages for Virginians who feed and fuel the Commonwealth and connect more Virginians with career opportunities.

Craig County High School has announced that 6th and 7th-grade English classes will be moving online due to staffing changes.

The Henry County Sheriff’s Office is warning locals about fake “court notices” that claim to be from Virginia courts regarding unpaid tolls, traffic violations or fines.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger is responding to recent criticism and says she remains committed to delivering results for Virginians and strengthening the Commonwealth, according to NBC affiliate WWBT.

Wawa has issued a recall for several of its drink products due to a possible undeclared milk allergen.

The surge of proposed data centers across Virginia is raising questions about whether the state’s power grid can keep up with demand.

The Cavaliers are coming off a school-record 11-win season.

At packed Botetourt County meeting, opponents of Google’s proposed data center cite school proximity, noise and water use

Virginia Tech has been awarded $1.65 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to advance critical health research.

The Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball team are getting a significant boost to their roster continuity, with three key contributors — Chance Mallory, Thijs De Ridder and Johann Grünloh — announcing their returns for the upcoming season.

Virginia diesel prices have climbed more than a dollar per gallon in the past month alone — nearly two dollars higher than a year ago — and farmers who depend on fuel for virtually every part of their operation are running out of room to absorb the hit.

UVA's Kymora Johnson has entered the transfer portal.

UCLA finished the season at No. 1 in The Associated Press women's basketball Top 25 after defeating South Carolina to win its first NCAA championship.

Virginia State Parks is looking to hire more than 900 rangers for the upcoming summer season.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Hotel Roanoke's Grand Easter Celebration unites families for holiday tradition

Virginia could be next to redraw its congressional map. There's a redistricting referendum on the ballot April 21. If voters approve the plan and it survives a court challenge, Virginia Democrats would be in line for more U.S. House seats and that could help counter Republican gains made through mid-decade redistricting elsewhere. Virginia's new map would combine conservative rural areas with liberal suburbs and give Democrats a better shot in more congressional districts. Some voters welcome the chance to push back against President Donald Trump and Republicans in Washington. Others worry about being represented by Democrats unfamiliar with the needs of their communities.

On Saturday, UVA announced that current Women’s Basketball Head Coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton will not return.

On Friday, Attorney General Jay Jones announced that he has joined 20 other attorneys general in a lawsuit to challenge an executive order signed by President Donald Trump on March 31.

Former Virginia Gov. George Allen, a Republican who served from 1994 to 1998, is challenging current Gov. Abigail Spanberger to a series of debates on redistricting ahead of the April 21 referendum.

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied in his bid for a preliminary injunction as he seeks a seventh season of eligibility.

The first-year program connects classrooms with employers who operate electric heavy-duty vehicles and need skilled workers.

HB1287 was unanimously passed in the Virginia General Assembly, and was supported heavily by the Best Friends Animal Society.

On Tuesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed her first large group of bills into law since taking office.

Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.

Nearly 100 Wythe County residents packed Fort Chiswell High School Monday night for the first in a series of public input meetings focused on zoning and a major AI computing campus being developed at Progress Park, about 15 minutes from downtown Wytheville.

The family of Samuel Palmer believes he should be able to participate in sports for Northside High School, even though he is homeschooled. The family chose homeschooling because of religious conviction, but believes VHSL rules discriminate against them and other homeschooled students.

Marta Suarez began her collegiate career at Tennessee, spent two seasons at California and chose to take one last shot at a tournament run with TCU this season.

Thirty teams from across Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C. are competing this weekend at Blacksburg High School in a regional robotics competition — and organizers say the real goal goes beyond winning.

Denny Hamlin earned his fifth pole position at Martinsville Speedway and 49th of his Cup Series career, tying him with NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Isaac for 10th all time.

A woman was arrested after a fight led to shots being fired at a vehicle in Martinsville, Henry County Sheriff’s Office said.

Blacksburg High School will host a regional robotics competition Saturday, bringing together 30 teams from Virginia, Maryland and Washington, D.C., to compete in the school’s gymnasium.

Airports serving Washington, D.C., Baltimore and some cities in Virginia briefly halted all flights Friday evening because of what federal authorities said was a strong chemical smell at the flight center that controls traffic into the airports.

Hummingbird migration is underway, and these tiny travelers are making their way across the country.

Governor Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation recognizing March 26, 2026, as Tuskegee Airmen Commemoration Day, in honor of the more than 16,000 men and women of the Tuskegee Airmen whose legacy continues today.

A professional cornhole player who is also a quadruple amputee has waived his right to an extradition hearing in a fatal shooting case.

Gas prices are up more than a dollar from just a month ago, and New River Valley residents say they’re feeling it at the pump.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger has appointed Josephus Allmond as chief energy officer, a cabinet-level position focused on addressing rising energy costs for families.

On Tuesday, Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed Executive Order 13, which is aimed at protecting election integrity in the Commonwealth.

With hundreds of bills awaiting action, Gov. Abigail Spanberger is weighing legislation tied to reproductive rights, including a measure that involves reproductive rights.

Starting this spring, Lynchburg Regional Airport will offer daily United Express jet service connecting passengers to major hubs in Chicago and Washington, D.C., officials said. The move is being pitched as a boost for travel options and the regional economy.

Blacksburg Town Council is taking its first formal steps toward regulating retail cannabis sales, voting tonight on a resolution that would direct staff to begin revising zoning and tax rules governing where marijuana, tobacco and hemp can be sold in town.

CAMPBELL CO., Va.

Kymora Johnson scored 28 points as 10th-seeded Virginia became the first First Four to reach the regional semifinals after an 83-75 double-overtime win over No. 2 seed Iowa on Monday in a women’s NCAA Tournament second-round game.

Cavaliers outscored Hawkeyes 18-9 in the fourth quarter to force overtime.

Week of March 15: Flu is driving much of the state’s respiratory activity right now.

There is one perfect bracket left for the women’s NCAA Tournament among the millions of entries in the ESPN bracket challenge and in the contests tracked on the NCAA’s official website.

Ja’Kobi Gillespie scored 21 points, Nate Ament and Bishop Boswell played pivotal roles down the stretch and sixth-seeded Tennessee advanced to its fourth straight Sweet 16, beating Virginia 79-72 in the NCAA Tournament.

Volunteers return to Sweet 16 for fourth consecutive year.

The application period for this season’s Governor’s Agriculture and Forestry Industries Development Infrastructure Grant program is now open, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services said.

"We’ve got to make sure we’re up for the fight," said Virginia's Dallin Hall.

The Cavaliers advance to the second round with the overtime victory.

If you're feeling sniffly, this could be why!

Solomon Callaghan leading with 14 points.

A man was arrested and charged with one count of possession of child pornography in Roanoke, Roanoke Police Department said.

It's the first day of spring, and the temperatures are here to show for it!

Excitement is building as millions of Americans prepare to outsmart the bracket chaos during March Madness.

Virginia earns its first NCAA Tournament win since 2018.

"They’re going to be excited and there’s going to be jitters,” said Ryan Odom.

Roanoke is home to one of the largest immigrant and refugee populations in Virginia, and local organizations are working to make sure newcomers feel welcomed and supported.

Lots of bills are on Governor Abigail Spanberger’s desk — including one dealing with marijuana. The proposal would create an adult-use cannabis retail market by January 2027. In the bill, lawmakers adopted a flat tax rate of 6% and are allowing localities to adopt a tax rate between 1 and 3.5 percent. 40 percent of that revenue goes towards early childhood and education.

Rush Homes is using a creative fundraiser to highlight a growing need for accessible, affordable housing in southwest Virginia. Organizers say the project builds small, accessible backyard units that can serve as extensions of a family’s home.

Virginia lawmakers left Richmond without passing the state’s budget because lawmakers are at a standstill over whether data centers should receive tax breaks.

If you’re looking to get your Girl Scout cookie fix, time is running out. Cookie season ends March 31, but there’s still time to stock up on your favorites.

Danville city leaders are considering a preliminary budget that would raise utility bills for residents while boosting funding for schools and using millions of dollars in casino revenue to support city priorities.

The city says a zone change can affect costs, permits and future construction.

A man charged with planting pipe bombs near the U.S. Capitol on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot claims he's covered by President Donald Trump's blanket pardons.

Several delays and closings are in place across our region as forecasts show severe weather is likely to impact parts of Virginia.

Heavy rain, high winds and even tornado warnings moved through Southwest Virginia today, impacting Martinsville and surrounding communities.

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season.

In an era of segregated healthcare, Roanoke’s Hunton Life Saving Crew broke barriers as the nation’s first all-Black volunteer rescue squad.

Cavaliers will open play Thursday against Arizona State

Several delays and closings are in place across our region as forecasts show severe weather is likely to impact parts of Virginia.

In recent weeks, gas prices have spiked, both in Virginia and around the country.

Isaiah Evans scored 20 points, Cameron Boozer made two free throws with 3.9 seconds to seal the game and No. 1 Duke defeated No. 10 Virginia 74-70 on Saturday night for its second straight Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament championship under coach Jon Scheyer and its third title in the past four years.

The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office responded to an impersonation incident that occurred on Saturday.