In Blacksburg, the university’s Orbital Launch Vehicle Team gathered to watch the Artemis II crew head into space — and to take inspiration from a milestone many of them have grown up only reading about.
Brian Scott Barlow was arrested and charged with a Class 6 felony for threats by electronic communication to kill or discharge a firearm on school property.
A group of residents and business owners has been raising concerns for years about the operations of The Least of These Ministry, a local homeless day shelter cited by the city in February for zoning violations.
Naomi Carter is selling soaps named in honor of her brother who took his life in April 2015. All proceeds from the soap will go to the Friends of Peak Creek.
Roanoke County Public Schools leaders say they’re facing their own challenges this year — but the division’s proposed 2026–27 budget still includes a 4.5% salary increase for all school employees.
On April 18, Pearisburg is hosting a community event called “Pitch in for Pearisburg” to encourage folks in the town to help with cleanup at the park, mulch flowerbeds, prep the pool for summer and more.
“No Virginian should ever have to choose between seeing their doctor, paying their rent or mortgage, or keeping their lights on,” said Gov. Spanberger.
They’re challenging the constitutionality of Virginia’s rule prohibiting home school students from participating in high school athletics, claiming it discriminatory
