The proposed change marks the third alteration to the city’s policy in two years, after the 40% funding policy was in place for over a decade.

The Battle of Great Bridge in modern-day Chesapeake was the first significant land battle of the American Revolution in Virginia. It was also significant because it featured multi-racial armies on ...

The Battle of Great Bridge happened 250 years ago today because its location played a key role in the transportation networks of 1775.

These are the three most Republican districts in the state. History suggests that the 2026 midterms will be good for Democrats, but will it be good enough to crack these districts?

The last public hearing of the year will take up several proposals, including the rezoning request that could enable hundreds of student housing units.

Thomas Becher is a veteran public relations executive and freelance writer. The graduate of Northwestern University, began ...

John Hull is the President/CEO of the Roanoke Regional Partnership. He also serves as the executive director of the Western Virginia Regional Industrial Facility Authority.

Sue Sue Soulfood, which opened this fall, was one of a handful of Martinsville restaurants that Virginia Department of Health inspectors visited in October and November.

Across the region, major employers announced expansions spanning advanced manufacturing, defense industry, biotech, medical devices, wellness products and data center infrastructure — industries ...

Both Salem and Roanoke listed support for expansions at the Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport as a priority on their legislative agendas.

The dead vultures found in Rocky Mount died from avian flu, the Department of Wildlife Resources has confirmed. Approximately 30 vultures were found dead.

Debra Carter is Vice Chair & Resident Commissioner Roanoke Redevelopment & Housing Authority.