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

Southern Virginia could see a population surge in the coming years as thousands of new jobs are expected in Danville and Pittsylvania County, raising questions about whether the region’s housing supply and infrastructure can keep pace with the growth.

Cavaliers will open play Thursday against Arizona State

Hokies making their first NCAA Tournament appearance under second-year coach Megan Duffy.

The 66th annual Highland County Maple Festival drew thousands of visitors from across the region, turning the normally quiet county into a weekend-long celebration of maple syrup, local food and community.

Cavaliers making their first NCAA Tournament under Ryan Odom.

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

With Virginia voters set to decide on a redistricting amendment in about a month, U.S. Congressman Ben Cline, R-Va, and local residents gathered at a rally in Botetourt County to urge opposition.

A new study from Virginia Tech researchers has shown that a novel vaccine may be able to help block the addictive impacts of opioids.

Quiet tonight but isolated showers will form on Sunday with the main event coming on Monday. Please stay weather aware early next week as a Weather Authority Alert Day has been issued for Monday due to the potential for strong-to-severe storms.

Another Virginia Department of Corrections K9, Elly, has received bullet and stab protective vests donated by Vested Interest in K9s, Inc., VADOC said on Friday.

The state may be missing out on an estimated $1.9 billion a year because of a sales tax exemption for data centers. Lawmakers are considering scaling back or ending the incentive, which currently exempts certain equipment and software from sales tax.

Ugonna Onyenso scored 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting, Thijs De Ridder and Sam Lewis each scored 16 points.

Virginia lawmakers are at an impasse over tax incentives for the state’s booming data center industry, delaying the passage of the state budget.

It is spring break for Virginia Tech students, and most have gone home or on vacation, leaving Blacksburg far less busy. Locals are enjoying the reduced traffic, crowds and better parking, but students are a significant part of the workforce.

The program highlighting the health of the current roster.

The weekend starts nice but ends with more clouds and a better chance for some showers. And a Weather Authority Alert Day is in effect for Monday due to the possibility of severe weather.

The Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney’s office announced Friday that Assistant Commonwealth’s Attorney Jason D. Morgan had been selected by the Virginia General Assembly as General District Judge for the 23rd Judicial District.

PATCHWORK 250: Discover the friendship and leadership of two local legends who left a lasting mark on Virginia and American history.

Virginia lawmakers have approved a controversial bill that would restrict the sale, transfer, importation, and manufacture of certain semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines, sending it to the governor’s desk for final consideration. Senate Bill 749, if signed into law, would prohibit these activities for firearms defined in the legislation as “assault firearms,” along with certain large-capacity ammunition feeding devices. Violations could be charged as a Class 1 misdemeanor.

Malik Thomas scored 16 points, Thijs De Ridder added 15 points

Virginia State Police is investigating a Pittsylvania County crash that claimed the life of a 65-year-old man.

Agreements tied to a proposed Google data center campus in Botetourt County outline billions in potential investment, new jobs and significant water infrastructure planning for the Roanoke Valley.

Roanoke City Public School Board approved its preliminary categorical budget for the 2026–2027 fiscal year.

The Central Virginia Health District received confirmation of three rabid animals located in Campbell and Bedford Counties between March 6 and March 9, the CVHD announced Wednesday.

Roanoke College announced Wednesday that it had been granted $274,000 in federal funding for Explore@RC, its innovative dual enrollment lab school serving high school students in the region.

Gas prices are on the rise yet again, and drivers across the region are seeing it for themselves when they pull up to the gas station to fill their tanks.

Ben Hammond scored 23 points, Jalen Bedford 17, reserve Jaden Schutt 15 and Tobi Lawal 12.

One in five children faces hunger in Southwest Virginia. Food Lion has committed to donating up to 2 million meals as part of the campaign. All donations are intended to stay local and benefit people within the stores’ service areas.

Emergency room visits due to respiratory disease are dropping in our area- are they forecasted to stay that way?