VIRGINIA NEWS
Cast a Line for Free: Virginia’s Free Fishing Days return June 5-7
Read full article: Cast a Line for Free: Virginia’s Free Fishing Days return June 5-7Grab your fishing rod and get ready to reel in a big one! The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is once again offering Free Fishing Days.
How Virginia Fresh Match doubles SNAP benefits for more access to fruits and vegetables
Read full article: How Virginia Fresh Match doubles SNAP benefits for more access to fruits and vegetablesAs families across Virginia look for ways to stretch their grocery budgets, one statewide program is helping SNAP and SUN Bucks recipients afford more fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers.
Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipient
Read full article: Virginia Tech cadets visit Normandy before D-Day anniversary, honor Medal of Honor recipientAs the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day invasion approaches, a group of Virginia Tech cadets is helping ensure the bravery and sacrifice of World War II is not reduced to a few textbook paragraphs.
FEDUP honors those lost to gun violence with “They Had a Dream” memorial walk
Read full article: FEDUP honors those lost to gun violence with “They Had a Dream” memorial walkFEDUP held the “They Had a Dream” Memorial Walk on the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Bridge in Downtown Roanoke, invoking Dr. King’s words while remembering those whose lives were lost to gun violence.
Roanoke organizations partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to expand access to books for children
Read full article: Roanoke organizations partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to expand access to books for childrenOn Tuesday, the Junior League of the Roanoke Valley announced that multiple Roanoke organizations will partner with Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in an effort to bring free books to kids under five.
New Roanoke businesses discuss strategies for gathering customers
Read full article: New Roanoke businesses discuss strategies for gathering customersRoanoke’s food scene is booming, but restaurant owners say the challenge is not opening — it’s getting neighbors to come back again and again.
Lynchburg surveillance cameras, gunshot detectors aid police — but council wants answers
Read full article: Lynchburg surveillance cameras, gunshot detectors aid police — but council wants answersLynchburg police say their network of license plate cameras and gunshot detection devices is helping solve crimes, but some city council members are pressing for more transparency about who can access the data and whether the program should grow.
Man arrested, woman injured after burglary, attack in Lynchburg
Read full article: Man arrested, woman injured after burglary, attack in LynchburgA woman was injured and a man was arrested following a burglary and malicious wounding that took place in Lynchburg on Thursday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Law enforcement investigating armed robbery involving multiple suspects in Lynchburg
Read full article: Law enforcement investigating armed robbery involving multiple suspects in LynchburgLaw enforcement is investigating an armed robbery that occurred in Lynchburg on Thursday, Lynchburg Police Department said.
Lynchburg Regional Airport announces updated flight schedule for United Airlines
Read full article: Lynchburg Regional Airport announces updated flight schedule for United AirlinesPlanning on taking to the skies from Lynchburg Regional Airport? Starting in September, United Airlines is hoping to make it easier to get an early start on your travel plans.
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!
Free Naloxone boxes coming to Martinsville, Henry County, Roanoke and other areas
Read full article: Free Naloxone boxes coming to Martinsville, Henry County, Roanoke and other areasWhat looks like a newspaper box on the street could actually save your life. Free doses of naloxone, a drug that reverses opioid overdoses, are now available in purple dispensing boxes placed across Southwest Virginia by the Virginia Harm Reduction Coalition.
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
Western Virginia Water Authority asking customers in Westlake area to voluntarily conserve water
Read full article: Western Virginia Water Authority asking customers in Westlake area to voluntarily conserve waterThe Western Virginia Water Authority announced that due to dry conditions, water levels at Smith Mountain Lake have fallen below 791.5 feet, and as a result, they are asking Westlake area customers to voluntarily conserve water.
Virginia Tech lands largest-ever donation: $75 million for athletics, Honors College
Read full article: Virginia Tech lands largest-ever donation: $75 million for athletics, Honors CollegeTens of millions of dollars are headed to Hokie Nation. Virginia Tech has received its largest commitment ever: $75 million.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 4, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 4, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors votes to preserve living-learning communities, approves new residence halls
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors votes to preserve living-learning communities, approves new residence hallsVirginia Tech’s Board of Visitors has voted to keep the university’s living-learning communities intact, ending months of speculation over their future on campus.
Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office helps support Virginia Special Olympics with Torch Run Wednesday
Read full article: Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office helps support Virginia Special Olympics with Torch Run WednesdayThe Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office gave a big show of support for Special Olympics Virginia Wednesday, running seven and a half miles in support of them all while raising money.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 3, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 3, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meets Tuesday; announces new Rector and Vice Rector
Read full article: Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meets Tuesday; announces new Rector and Vice RectorThe Virginia Tech Board of Visitors announced that it had met on Tuesday and discussed a wide variety of topics, including electing a new Rector and Vice Rector.
10 News Anchor John Carlin explores brand new Laurel Canyon Trail
Read full article: 10 News Anchor John Carlin explores brand new Laurel Canyon TrailVolunteers just finished a new four-mile trail at Carvins Cove. We went to take a look and found a family of bears. The trail is amazing and a beautiful way to enjoy the region.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 2, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 2, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Iconic 611 Locomotive is all dressed up for America’s 250th Anniversary
Read full article: Iconic 611 Locomotive is all dressed up for America’s 250th AnniversaryCrews have created a special locomotive-sized wrap to show some railroad patriotism for the 250th anniversary of Virginia and the United States.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 1, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - June 1, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Virginia Eliminated by Jacksonville State in Hattiesburg Regional
Read full article: Virginia Eliminated by Jacksonville State in Hattiesburg RegionalVirginia’s postseason run came to an end Sunday night as Jacksonville State held off a late Cavaliers rally for a 7-6 victory in the NCAA Hattiesburg Regional elimination game.
Virginia Tech’s Season Ends After UCLA’s Ninth-Inning Rally
Read full article: Virginia Tech’s Season Ends After UCLA’s Ninth-Inning RallyVirginia Tech came within three outs of eliminating top-seeded UCLA from the NCAA Tournament before the Bruins staged a dramatic ninth-inning rally for a 6-5 victory Saturday in the Los Angeles Regional elimination bracket.
UVA Baseball outlasts Southern Miss to keep season alive
Read full article: UVA Baseball outlasts Southern Miss to keep season aliveVirginia survived a back-and-forth slugfest Saturday, scoring four runs in the 10th inning to defeat Southern Miss 15-11 in an NCAA Tournament elimination game at the Hattiesburg Regional.
Two Southwest Virginia Schools Rank in Top 20 Nationally for Personal Finance Education
Read full article: Two Southwest Virginia Schools Rank in Top 20 Nationally for Personal Finance EducationTwo Southwest Virginia high schools are among the best in the country when it comes to teaching students how to manage their money.
Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police say
Read full article: Bus hits cars in Virginia, killing 5 people and injuring 34, state police sayFive people were killed, and 34 others were injured after a bus crashed into multiple cars early Friday morning on Interstate 95 in Stafford County.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 29, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 29, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Judge denies requests to temporarily halt Virginia Tech columbarium move
Read full article: Judge denies requests to temporarily halt Virginia Tech columbarium moveA Montgomery County judge has denied two requests filed by families seeking to temporarily stop Virginia Tech from relocating the University Columbarium.