Iron Gate has no candidates on the ballot this fall, and there’s talk that perhaps the town should give up its charter.

The Amherst County site has long been important to the tribe, which currently owns a portion of the property. The college will transfer the remaining 400 acres.

The armed men, perhaps a hundred or more, showed up while the legislature was in session. Their leader, a charismatic fellow described as being in “every way qualified to lead a giddy and unthinkable ...

Signs for Martinsville City Council candidates are outside of the municipal building in Uptown. Photo by Julianna Stephenson. Welcome to Martinsville Field Notes, where you can find quick updates on ...

The city of Roanoke sent a letter in August to those potentially impacted by a May data breach. Courtesy of MMT/FOCA. Welcome to Roanoke Valley Field Notes, a collection of news and miscellaneous ...

The Roanoke City Council voted unanimously to purchase 236 acres of the former Ole Monterey Golf Course, off of Tinker Creek Lane. Photo by Samantha Verrelli. The city of Roanoke is buying 236 acres ...

The localities in blue will be holding referendums in November on whether to raise the sales tax, with the money going to school construction. Source: Virginia Department of Elections. Voters in 47 ...

The unique duo from Eastern Kentucky was part of a diverse Friday lineup at the 25th version of a Bristol tradition.

Ty Huth, a drone pilot and safety coordinator for the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech, flies a drone on Friday during the ribbon-cutting event for the university's Counter-UAS ...

Norton firefighters pose for a photo before the annual Christmas Parade in 2025. Courtesy of Becky Lagow. Almost one-third of Norton Fire Department’s roster doubles as city employees in other jobs.

The Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion will celebrate 25 years, Friday-Sunday. Courtesy of IVPR. Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion is celebrating 25 years in the Twin City. Running the show is a first-time ...

Three Head Start locations in the Lynchburg area are up and running under interim management, according to a Friday statement from the federal Administration for Children and Families. The Thomas Road ...