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What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Read full article: What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl CastroFormer Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island.

Wytheville celebrates national Main Street honor with downtown walking tour
Read full article: Wytheville celebrates national Main Street honor with downtown walking tourDowntown Wytheville marked its national recognition as the best main street community in the country with a walking tour Tuesday, showing off the businesses, living spaces and people behind the small Virginia town’s remarkable turnaround.
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Read full article: RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screeningsThe Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.
Man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg arrested in North Carolina Wednesday
Read full article: Man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg arrested in North Carolina WednesdayThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg was arrested in North Carolina on Wednesday.
SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offering
Read full article: SpaceX reveals plans for what could be the biggest-ever initial public offeringElon Musk announced plans Wednesday for one of the biggest sales of stock to the public ever for his space company that is currently losing billions of dollars year.
UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effort
Read full article: UN votes to support strong action on climate change despite US efforts to thwart the effortThe U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change despite recent diplomatic efforts by the United States to have the measure withdrawn.

City Councilman Phazon Nash holds final Entertainment District Focus Group meeting
Read full article: City Councilman Phazon Nash holds final Entertainment District Focus Group meetingAt the meeting, city leaders discussed the future of the Berglund Center and some crucial repairs that need to be made before anything moves forward.

Martinsville Police to cut down on Flock surveillance cameras around city
Read full article: Martinsville Police to cut down on Flock surveillance cameras around cityMartinsville Police announced they’re cutting back on the number of Flock Cameras around the city due to funding. The cameras are station around the city and take pictures of the backs of passing cars to aid police in locating missing or wanted people.

Franklin County leaders reconsidering zoning rewrite recommendations
Read full article: Franklin County leaders reconsidering zoning rewrite recommendationsA controversial zoning rewrite in Franklin County is facing delays after backlash from residents over proposed changes to the county’s zoning ordinance.

Wytheville celebrates national Main Street honor with downtown walking tour
Read full article: Wytheville celebrates national Main Street honor with downtown walking tourDowntown Wytheville marked its national recognition as the best main street community in the country with a walking tour Tuesday, showing off the businesses, living spaces and people behind the small Virginia town’s remarkable turnaround.
Man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg arrested in North Carolina Wednesday
Read full article: Man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg arrested in North Carolina WednesdayThe Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced that a man wanted for sexual assault in Blacksburg was arrested in North Carolina on Wednesday.
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3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substance
Read full article: 3 dead in New Mexico and first responders decontaminated after exposure to unknown substanceNew Mexico authorities say three people are dead and more than a dozen first responders were assessed for exposure to an unidentified substance after being called to a rural home for a suspected drug overdose.
Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demand
Read full article: Nvidia Q1 results surpass Wall Street expectations thanks to massive AI chip demandArtificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia’s quarterly results blew past Wall Street’s expectations once again, fueled by massive demand for its high-end AI chips.
Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injection
Read full article: Attorneys for Tennessee inmate worry state could use expired drugs for lethal injectionAttorneys for a Tennessee death row inmate say they are concerned the state may be planning to use expired lethal injection drugs at a planned execution on Thursday.
Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal
Read full article: Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS dealPresident Donald Trump's legal team has reached a deal with the Justice Department to drop tax claims against him, his family and associates.
James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and Vox
Read full article: James Murdoch, media scion, strikes deal for New York Magazine and VoxMedia scion James Murdoch has struck a deal with the Vox Media digital company to acquire New York magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network and the Vox editorial brand.
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
Read full article: House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screeningA House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.
Virginia reports 126 deer positive for chronic wasting disease in 2025-26 surveillance
Read full article: Virginia reports 126 deer positive for chronic wasting disease in 2025-26 surveillanceChronic wasting disease detected in Roanoke, Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski counties as Virginia releases new surveillance results. The disease affects deer, elk and moose and is described as a slow, progressive neurologic disease that is fatal to infected animals. The disease-causing agent, known as a prion, can spread through the urine, feces and saliva of infected animals, DWR said.
Lynchburg Police seeking suspect in connection with Wednesday morning shooting
Read full article: Lynchburg Police seeking suspect in connection with Wednesday morning shootingThe Lynchburg Police Department has identified a suspect in a shooting that occurred on Memorial Avenue on Wednesday morning.
Gov. Spanberger signs legislation expanding paid sick leave to all Virginia workers
Read full article: Gov. Spanberger signs legislation expanding paid sick leave to all Virginia workersGov. Spanberger signed landmark legislation Wednesday to create a statewide paid sick leave program for all Virginia workers, according to her office.
Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user content
Read full article: Brazil's Lula adds pressure on big techs by increasing their liability for illegal user contentBrazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed two decrees on Wednesday to add pressure on big tech companies by making them liable for illegal content shared by its users and opening way for investigations through a government body on their response to such cases.
Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A's
Read full article: Harvard faculty votes to make it more difficult for undergrads to earn A'sHarvard University faculty have voted to limit the number of A grades awarded to undergraduates, approving one of the most sweeping efforts by a major university to curb grade inflation.

City Councilman Phazon Nash holds final Entertainment District Focus Group meeting
Read full article: City Councilman Phazon Nash holds final Entertainment District Focus Group meetingAt the meeting, city leaders discussed the future of the Berglund Center and some crucial repairs that need to be made before anything moves forward.
54-year-old man in custody following barricade situation at Roanoke County trailer park
Read full article: 54-year-old man in custody following barricade situation at Roanoke County trailer parkThe Roanoke County Police Department issued an update to the barricade incident that occurred early Wednesday morning.
Gas prices are pushing more Roanoke Valley riders onto Valley Metro buses — up 7% in 90 days
Read full article: Gas prices are pushing more Roanoke Valley riders onto Valley Metro buses — up 7% in 90 daysFrom mobile ticketing to three new fixed routes, the agency's strategic plan promises big changes, even as daily riders cope with hourly buses and bare-bones stops.

‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurants
Read full article: ‘Tanglewood Crossing’: Tanglewood area receiving new storefronts, restaurantsA new project in Roanoke County promises to change the flavor of the Tanglewood Mall area. It will also give us new places to shop and dine out.
Lynchburg Police seeking suspect in connection with Wednesday morning shooting
Read full article: Lynchburg Police seeking suspect in connection with Wednesday morning shootingThe Lynchburg Police Department has identified a suspect in a shooting that occurred on Memorial Avenue on Wednesday morning.
Lynchburg Police seek suspect in fatal shooting at Millwood Apartments
Read full article: Lynchburg Police seek suspect in fatal shooting at Millwood ApartmentsThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Monday night that it was investigating a shooting incident and that there is a heavy police presence near Milwood Apartments.
Lynchburg baseball wins 4th straight Regional championship
Read full article: Lynchburg baseball wins 4th straight Regional championshipThe University of Lynchburg baseball team captured its fourth consecutive NCAA Division III regional championship Sunday, defeating Christopher Newport 11-4.
Lynchburg baseball gears up to make championship run
Read full article: Lynchburg baseball gears up to make championship runThe University of Lynchburg baseball team is gearing up for another trip to the NCAA tournament. The Hornets will make their sixth consecutive appearance when it hosts the regional round this weekend.
Lynchburg’s 2027 budget survives first reading amid school funding, tax debate
Read full article: Lynchburg’s 2027 budget survives first reading amid school funding, tax debateLynchburg’s proposed 2027 budget cleared its first reading Tuesday night, but not before a heated fight over school funding and taxes.
Senator Stanley, local groups call for change at Danville Humane Society following Eve’s death
Read full article: Senator Stanley, local groups call for change at Danville Humane Society following Eve’s deathCalls for reform at the Danville Area Humane Society are continuing after the euthanasia of a dog named Eve sparked backlash from activists, lawmakers and community members.

Danville, Pittsylvania County leaders approve $100 billion data center investment
Read full article: Danville, Pittsylvania County leaders approve $100 billion data center investmentThe Regional Industrial Facilities Authority (RIFA) will vote on a Local Performance Agreement (LPA) for the Stack Infrastructure project set to be built in the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill.
Martinsville Police issue arrest warrants for two suspects in connection with fatal shooting
Read full article: Martinsville Police issue arrest warrants for two suspects in connection with fatal shootingThe Martinsville Police Department announced that it has issued warrants for two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred in the City Tuesday night.
Patchwork 250: The legacy behind Fayette Street, the Black Wall Street of the Southside
Read full article: Patchwork 250: The legacy behind Fayette Street, the Black Wall Street of the SouthsideDid you know that Martinsville’s Fayette Street was once a vibrant hub of Black-owned businesses, innovation, and community resilience? Known as the “Black Wall Street of the Southside,” this historic corridor thrived even in the face of adversity.
Danville Transit building closing May 1 due to planned water outage
Read full article: Danville Transit building closing May 1 due to planned water outageThe Danville Transit building is scheduled to close on Friday, May 1, due to a planned water outage, according to officials. However, buses will still stop at this location as usual.
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.
Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announces 2-hour delay for Monday, March 2
Read full article: Alleghany Highlands Public Schools announces 2-hour delay for Monday, March 2Alleghany Highlands Public Schools will be opening two hours late on Monday, March 2, due to a wintry weather mix impacting the area, according to school officials.
Virginia reports 126 deer positive for chronic wasting disease in 2025-26 surveillance
Read full article: Virginia reports 126 deer positive for chronic wasting disease in 2025-26 surveillanceChronic wasting disease detected in Roanoke, Floyd, Montgomery, Pulaski counties as Virginia releases new surveillance results. The disease affects deer, elk and moose and is described as a slow, progressive neurologic disease that is fatal to infected animals. The disease-causing agent, known as a prion, can spread through the urine, feces and saliva of infected animals, DWR said.

Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 20, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 20, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace bill
Read full article: Gov. Abigail Spanberger vetoes various legislation, including marijuana marketplace billGov. Abigail Spanberger vetoed multiple high-profile pieces of legislation on Tuesday, including a bill that would have established the framework for a marijuana marketplace in the commonwealth. See all of the vetoed legislation here.
West Virginia man arrested after attempting to meet minor in Alleghany County
Read full article: West Virginia man arrested after attempting to meet minor in Alleghany CountyA man was arrested after attempting to meet with a minor in Alleghany County on Monday, Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office said.

Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 19, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - May 19, 2026Gas prices continue to increase nationwide and across the Commonwealth, with millions of Americans feeling the pain at the pump.
What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl Castro
Read full article: What to know about the US indictment of former Cuban President Raúl CastroFormer Cuban President Raúl Castro has been charged in a U.S. indictment with murder and other crimes for his alleged role in the downing of two civilian aircraft operated by Miami-based exiles in 1996 off the coast of the Caribbean island.
RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screenings
Read full article: RFK Jr. fires leaders of group that sets guidelines for preventive health screeningsThe Trump administration has fired the two leaders of an influential health group that determines when insurance must provide free preventive care like mammograms for millions of Americans.
Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS deal
Read full article: Trump has long kept his tax returns secret. He says that might change now, after IRS dealPresident Donald Trump's legal team has reached a deal with the Justice Department to drop tax claims against him, his family and associates.
House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screening
Read full article: House committee discusses modernizing the TSA as Trump seeks to privatize airport screeningA House committee has discussed the future of the Transportation Security Administration as the Trump administration lobbies to replace TSA officers with private contractors.
Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroom
Read full article: Republicans mull dropping $1 billion security money request for the White House and Trump's ballroomRepublican senators are considering dropping a proposal for $1 billion in security money for the White House complex and President Donald Trump’s ballroom after it has failed to win enough party support on Capitol Hill.
Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second term
Read full article: Timeline of recent US-Cuba relations amid heightened tensions in Trump's second termThe U.S. indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro is pushing U.S. relations with the communist-run island to the foreground.
Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probe
Read full article: Ex-prosecutor charged with sending to herself copy of Smith report on Trump classified files probeA former federal prosecutor is facing federal charges over allegations that she sent a report detailing Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump’s hoarding of classified documents to her personal email account, despite a judge’s order to keep it secret.
US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockade
Read full article: US military boards Iranian-flagged oil tanker suspected of trying to breach blockadeThe U.S. military says it boarded an Iranian-flagged commercial oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman that was suspected of trying to violate the American blockade.
Consumer Reports: WIC-approved baby formulas among safest, despite limited options
Read full article: Consumer Reports: WIC-approved baby formulas among safest, despite limited optionsFor many parents, baby formula is a major expense, and with prices rising on nearly everything, it’s becoming even harder for families who depend on the federal Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program.
Consumer Reports: What home lead test kits can tell you and what they can’t
Read full article: Consumer Reports: What home lead test kits can tell you and what they can’tWith concerns about lead popping up in everything from toys to cookware, many people are looking for quick ways to check for it in their homes.
CONSUMER REPORT | Tick-proofing your yard, how to keep safe when doing it
Read full article: CONSUMER REPORT | Tick-proofing your yard, how to keep safe when doing itTicks and the illnesses they cause have been on the rise in recent years, with some species spreading rapidly into new areas. While it’s important to cover up and use insect repellent when you’re in the woods, what about when you’re in your own backyard?
CONSUMER REPORT | Why prices feel unpredictable right now—and how shoppers can save
Read full article: CONSUMER REPORT | Why prices feel unpredictable right now—and how shoppers can saveIf it feels like the prices of everyday items are all over the place lately, you’re not imagining it. Consumer Reports has been tracking the prices of commonly purchased items to help shoppers better understand how costs are changing—and how to save money.





