The USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships return to Roanoke on Sunday, July 12.
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Michie Tavern has been sold. And notably, it has not been sold to the foundation that owns and operates its next-door neighbor Monticello.
- Laurence Hammack
A search warrant was issued earlier this week for City Dogs Boarding & Playcare. Dogs were seen in "significant emotional distress" amid high temperatures.
- Ben Orner
For the first time in its 22-year history, the Western Virginia Water Authority is implementing its drought contingency plan amid a monthslong drought.
- Mark Berman
The Tech women will host fellow 2026 NCAA Tournament participant College of Charleston, while the men will host Mount St. Mary's.
- Mark Berman
Salem Stadium will continue to host the Class 1 and Class 2 state title games.
- Damien Sordelett
Just like his grandfather, father, uncles and nephews, David Rocco is charting his own coaching course entering his first season as the assistant tight ends coach at Virginia Tech.
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The legislative panel charged with recommending, or not, to close an aging state facility for some of the frailest Virginians balked at a vote Wednesday, citing persistent concerns over the patients still there.
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Stafford and Spotsylvania counties stand front and center in high-tech development that continues to reshape Virginia, the so-called data center capital of the world.
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With Smith Mountain Lake currently more than five feet below normal, local businesses have spent much of the summer reassuring visitors.
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Learn about Orange County, VA’s free Playin’ in the Park Independence celebration at Booster Park on July 2, 2026, including parking, timing, and meeting access.
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Parking at the Orange County Public Safety Building will remain available for the July 2, 2026 planning commission meeting during the Playin’ in the Park event.
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Orange County government facilities, landfill, libraries, and animal shelter will observe Independence Day closures July 3–4, with normal operations resuming afterward.
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