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.

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

From elsewhere: State approves $98 million electricity project for Eli Lilly property. A 1,000-mile memorial: Virginia first responders honor comrades who died on 9/11. Richmond School Board approves ...

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 ...

Buena Vista City Schools received $5.19 million from the state's School Construction Assistance Program in August 2026. It will cover 30% of a planned $17 million renovation at Parry McCluer High ...

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

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 ...

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.

Gov. Abigail Spanberger outside the Patrick Henry Building in downtown Richmond in April. Photo by Elizabeth Beyer. Gov. Abigail Spanberger has told state Senate Majority Leader Scott Surovell that ...

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 ...

You may have already heard some buzz about a “super El Niño” developing over the next several months, with some possibly dire consequences in global weather patterns. The reality of how “super” it ...

The animatronic objects pictured here are part of Virginia Tech's New Music + Technology Festival, Sept. 14-19 at locations on campus. Courtesy of Virginia Tech School of Performing Arts. We all might ...