VIRGINIA NEWS
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 18, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 18, 2026Good news, drivers! AAA says today’s price at the pump across Virginia has gone down from yesterday and remains cheaper than the national average.
Google hosts Botetourt County open house as supporters, protesters clash over data center
Read full article: Google hosts Botetourt County open house as supporters, protesters clash over data centerSupporters and opponents of Google’s proposed data center campus in Botetourt County made their cases Thursday evening as hundreds of residents gathered at Lord Botetourt High School for a community open house hosted by the technology company.
Unites States Endurance Mountain Bike Championships extend commitment to Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Read full article: Unites States Endurance Mountain Bike Championships extend commitment to Virginia’s Blue RidgeAs the region gears up to host the U.S. Mountain Bike Championships again this year, officials announce the races will be back in 2027 as well.
Gov. Spanberger signs legislation aimed at guaranteeing access to contraception
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation aimed at guaranteeing access to contraceptionGovernor Spanberger’s office announced Wednesday that the governor had signed landmark legislation to protect reproductive freedoms, reaffirm the right to access contraception in Virginia and make sure more women can access critical reproductive healthcare.
Stolen screech owls become wildlife ambassadors at Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center
Read full article: Stolen screech owls become wildlife ambassadors at Southwest Virginia Wildlife CenterThree eastern screech owls stolen from their nest as eggs are now serving a new purpose — teaching children why wild animals belong in the wild.
Roanoke City Schools Superintendent announces retirement at the end of 2026-27 school year
Read full article: Roanoke City Schools Superintendent announces retirement at the end of 2026-27 school yearAfter more than three decades in public education, including seven years leading Roanoke City Public Schools through one of the most transformative periods in its history, Superintendent Dr. Verletta White announced that she will retire at the end of the 2026-27 school year.
Google hosts Botetourt County open house as supporters, protesters clash over data center
Read full article: Google hosts Botetourt County open house as supporters, protesters clash over data centerSupporters and opponents of Google’s proposed data center campus in Botetourt County made their cases Thursday evening as hundreds of residents gathered at Lord Botetourt High School for a community open house hosted by the technology company.
Unites States Endurance Mountain Bike Championships extend commitment to Virginia’s Blue Ridge
Read full article: Unites States Endurance Mountain Bike Championships extend commitment to Virginia’s Blue RidgeAs the region gears up to host the U.S. Mountain Bike Championships again this year, officials announce the races will be back in 2027 as well.
Lynchburg gears up for Juneteenth with concerts, block parties, education events
Read full article: Lynchburg gears up for Juneteenth with concerts, block parties, education eventsLynchburg is marking Juneteenth with a full slate of community events organized by the Lynchburg Juneteenth Coalition and the Legacy Museum. From live music and block parties to history workshops and civic engagement sessions, the celebration is designed to honor the past while inspiring action in the present.
Patchwork 250: James River Batteau Festival brings Virginia’s history to life in Lynchburg
Read full article: Patchwork 250: James River Batteau Festival brings Virginia’s history to life in LynchburgExperience Virginia’s history brought to life as the James River Batteau Festival returns to Lynchburg.
Central Virginia Commuter Services launches Businesses for Bikes program, supports biking, Lynchburg businesses
Read full article: Central Virginia Commuter Services launches Businesses for Bikes program, supports biking, Lynchburg businessesCentral Virginia Commuter Services launched the Businesses for Bikes program on Monday, which encourages biking in the Lynchburg area while supporting local businesses.
Valley Link holds second round of community meetings on proposed transmission line
Read full article: Valley Link holds second round of community meetings on proposed transmission lineValley Link is back with another round of community meetings, giving residents a chance to weigh in on a proposed transmission line stretching from Campbell County north to Culpeper.
Lynchburg man arrested and charged after investigation into alleged gun trafficking
Read full article: Lynchburg man arrested and charged after investigation into alleged gun traffickingThe Springfield Police Department announced Tuesday that it had arrested and charged a Lynchburg man after an investigation into alleged gun trafficking.
Former Chairwoman of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee speaks on primary nullification
Read full article: Former Chairwoman of the Lynchburg Republican City Committee speaks on primary nullificationBecause of the nullification, Bratton and other Republicans now have to run as independents in the upcoming city council election in November.
Lynchburg Republican City Committee declared defunct, results of controversial firehouse primary nullified
Read full article: Lynchburg Republican City Committee declared defunct, results of controversial firehouse primary nullifiedThe Lynchburg Republican City Committee has been declared defunct and the results of the recent firehouse primary that occurred in the city have been nullified, Lynchburg City Councilman Chris Faraldi confirmed.
Patchwork 250: How the Magic City Medical Society transformed healthcare for Black communities
Read full article: Patchwork 250: How the Magic City Medical Society transformed healthcare for Black communitiesDid you know that in the face of Jim Crow laws and adversity, Black doctors, nurses, and dentists in Southwest Virginia built a network that transformed healthcare access for their community?
Southside Health District asking community’s help to stop measles spread
Read full article: Southside Health District asking community’s help to stop measles spreadThe Southside Health District announced Friday that Buckingham, which borders Halifax County, is experiencing a measles outbreak. The number of cases has been climbing since early May.
Patchwork 250: Remembering Bloody Monday - Danville’s fight for Civil Rights and the legacy of June 10, 1963
Read full article: Patchwork 250: Remembering Bloody Monday - Danville’s fight for Civil Rights and the legacy of June 10, 1963On June 10, 1963, when myriads of peaceful protesters descended on the streets of Danville, they didn’t know they were walking in the footsteps of history and paving the way for equality.
Casting call: Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ seeking participants from the Danville and Lynchburg areas
Read full article: Casting call: Netflix’s ‘Love on the Spectrum’ seeking participants from the Danville and Lynchburg areasNetflix’s “Love on the Spectrum” is on the hunt for new cast members in Danville for its next season, and you could be a part of the story!
No injuries reported after Alleghany Highlands Public Schools bus incident Wednesday afternoon
Read full article: No injuries reported after Alleghany Highlands Public Schools bus incident Wednesday afternoonNo one was hurt after an Alleghany Highlands Public Schools bus veered off the roadway and went into a ditch on Wednesday afternoon, according to school officials.
Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPH
Read full article: Cool and clear Thursday brings below-average temperatures and wind gusts up to 30 MPHYour out-the-door forecast looks so nice this morning! Clouds will part around 10-11 AM with dry conditions and below-average temperatures in store for the rest of the day. Wind speeds will make it feel a bit cooler than the actual air temperatures, with gusts around the 20-30 MPH range. Hold onto your hats!
Dry for the Rest of Tuesday
Read full article: Dry for the Rest of TuesdayShowers and a few rumbles of thunder are back in the region this morning! As of 6:30 AM, we are starting to see parts of the NRV and Lynchburg Zones drying out, but the widespread showers now affecting Roanoke, Highlands, and Southside Zones, along with eastern parts of the NRV.
Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary closed due to boil water advisory, students to learn virtually
Read full article: Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary closed due to boil water advisory, students to learn virtuallyAlleghany Highlands Public Schools announced Thursday that Covington Middle School and Jeter-Watson Elementary would be closed Friday as a precautionary measure..
Covington seventh grader selected for Appalachian STEM academy
Read full article: Covington seventh grader selected for Appalachian STEM academyA seventh-grade student at Covington Middle School has been accepted into the Appalachian STEM Academy in Tennessee, Appalachian Highlands Public Schools announced on Tuesday.
MORE VIRGINIA NEWS
Gov. Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers reveal retail cannabis market compromise, sales to begin July 2027
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger, Virginia lawmakers reveal retail cannabis market compromise, sales to begin July 2027After years of planning, proposals and vetoes, a retail cannabis market in Virginia now seems to be on the horizon.
VMI cadets present outdoor recreation recommendations for Virginia Mountains region
Read full article: VMI cadets present outdoor recreation recommendations for Virginia Mountains regionVirginia Military Institute cadets spent four weeks researching, visiting sites, and meeting with business and community leaders — and now they’re ready to share what they found.
Gweedo Memorial Foundation, Virginia State Police to launch 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign
Read full article: Gweedo Memorial Foundation, Virginia State Police to launch 100 Safest Days of Summer campaignGweedo Memorial Foundation and Virginia State Police announced that they will be launching the 100 Safest Days of Summer campaign on June 17. This is a shift from the traditionally recognized 100 Deadliest Days of Summer campaign.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 15, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 15, 2026The statewide average for regular gas is now $3.81 per gallon, with premium at $4.69 and diesel at $5.05, according to AAA.
Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke in busiest stretch of year with more than 300 animals in care
Read full article: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center in Roanoke in busiest stretch of year with more than 300 animals in careOwls, hawks, bobcats, snakes, turtles, opossums and squirrels - the center has admitted more than 1,300 animals so far this year, representing 155 different species.
LIST: Where you can find cooling centers across Southwest Virginia as temperatures rise
Read full article: LIST: Where you can find cooling centers across Southwest Virginia as temperatures riseAs temperatures climb into the mid-90s, several community centers, libraries, and churches across Southwest Virginia are opening their doors to help everyone stay safe and cool.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 12, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 12, 2026Drivers across the country are starting to feel some relief at the pump as the average price for a gallon continues to fall for the third straight week.
Virginia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction for Roanoke man
Read full article: Virginia Supreme Court upholds murder conviction for Roanoke manThe Roanoke City Commonwealth’s Attorney announced Thursday that the Supreme Court of Virginia had upheld the murder conviction of Alsharrief Malike Mahoney.
John Rocovich sues Gov. Spanberger over board removal
Read full article: John Rocovich sues Gov. Spanberger over board removalFormer Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich is taking legal action against Gov. Abigail Spanberger following her attempt to remove him from the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors in late May.
Hazmat crews respond to ‘hazardous materials incident’ at the Pentagon
Read full article: Hazmat crews respond to ‘hazardous materials incident’ at the PentagonThe Pentagon is under a partial shelter-in-place as Virginia emergency crews respond to “air quality issues” detected by a system, according to officials.
Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforce
Read full article: Virginia’s first adult high school in Roanoke shapes state’s workforceVirginia’s Secretary of Labor visited The Excel Center in Roanoke to get a firsthand look at how the state’s first adult high school is helping shape Virginia’s workforce. The school, operated by Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, serves adults 18 and older through an accelerated diploma program and offers free childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching and career counseling.
Orphaned bobcat kittens arrive at SWVA Wildlife Center after mother hit, killed by vehicle
Read full article: Orphaned bobcat kittens arrive at SWVA Wildlife Center after mother hit, killed by vehiclehe two female kittens were found beside their deceased mother on the side of the road and were transported to the center, where staff estimated them to be about 5 weeks old.
Dogs could help in the fight against spotted lanternflies, Virginia Tech study finds
Read full article: Dogs could help in the fight against spotted lanternflies, Virginia Tech study findsMany spotted lanternfly eggs have hatched around the commonwealth, with 2026 set to have another summer filled with the invasive species. However, a new study from Virginia Tech’s College of Agriculture and Life Sciences has found that dogs could help in the fight against the pest.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages Virginians to buy local during Agriculture Week
Read full article: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourages Virginians to buy local during Agriculture WeekVirginia Agriculture Week is June 7 to 13, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is encouraging Virginians to celebrate by shopping local.
Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closure
Read full article: Local hospitals address state report citing 13 rural hospitals at risk of closureAfter a report from Virginia’s Joint Commission on Health Care, local hospitals are addressing concerns regarding their closure.
Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourage farmers to prepare for Atlantic hurricane season
Read full article: Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encourage farmers to prepare for Atlantic hurricane seasonOn Friday, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services encouraged farmers to prepare for the Atlantic hurricane season. The season is from June 1 to November 30, but it hits its peak between mid-August and late October.
Big Spring Mill returns to Elliston after nearly four years, bringing back its famous flour
Read full article: Big Spring Mill returns to Elliston after nearly four years, bringing back its famous flourNearly four years after closing its doors, the Big Spring Mill is coming back — and so is its famous “A Number 1” seasoned flour.
