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Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying tone
Read full article: Nonprofits and brands are navigating the partisan air of the 250th in search of a unifying toneNonprofits and companies want to unite Americans behind community service drives and patriotic brand activations in the nation's 250th year.
Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join him
Read full article: Prince Harry's UK trip sparks media buzz over whether Meghan and kids will join himKing Charles III’s wayward son is traveling to the land of his birth for a series of charity engagements that begin Tuesday.
Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Read full article: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trialProsecutors in Charlie Kirk's murder case will aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try his accused killer and seek the death penalty.
Hemingway's century-old 'The Sun Also Rises' still inspires Americans to run with bulls in Pamplona
Read full article: Hemingway's century-old 'The Sun Also Rises' still inspires Americans to run with bulls in PamplonaOne hundred years ago a book was published that put Spain's biggest bull run festival on the map for millions of readers around the world.
A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kids
Read full article: A new ICE facility could speed up deportations for families and kidsThe Trump administration plans to open a 528-bed holding center for migrant families and unaccompanied children awaiting removal from the U.S., putting it next to a Louisiana airfield that has become the nation’s largest hub of deportation flights.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
Read full article: Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce themPresident Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.
West Virginia governor declares state of emergency as massive warehouse fire burns in Parkersburg
Read full article: West Virginia governor declares state of emergency as massive warehouse fire burns in ParkersburgGov. Patrick Morrisey authorizes state resources for Wood County response efforts while crews battle the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire and environmental officials monitor air and water quality.
‘Floatilla to Star Hilla’ sees dozens of people flock to the Roanoke River
Read full article: ‘Floatilla to Star Hilla’ sees dozens of people flock to the Roanoke RiverThe annual Roanoke River Floatilla to Starr Hilla saw dozens - if not hundreds - of people go down to the Roanoke River to float down the river en route to Starr Hill Pilot Brewing.
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Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral
Read full article: Iran begins a procession through Tehran for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeralIran has begun a procession through its capital, Tehran, for the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
West Virginia governor declares state of emergency as massive warehouse fire burns in Parkersburg
Read full article: West Virginia governor declares state of emergency as massive warehouse fire burns in ParkersburgGov. Patrick Morrisey authorizes state resources for Wood County response efforts while crews battle the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire and environmental officials monitor air and water quality.
Philippine Senate opening the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
Read full article: Philippine Senate opening the politically volatile impeachment trial of Vice President Sara DuterteThe Philippine Senate is starting the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold with the backdrop of her bitter feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed to secure the Senate.
Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
Read full article: Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on planePresident Donald Trump has posted a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama boarding Air Force One covered with graffiti.
‘Floatilla to Star Hilla’ sees dozens of people flock to the Roanoke River
Read full article: ‘Floatilla to Star Hilla’ sees dozens of people flock to the Roanoke RiverThe annual Roanoke River Floatilla to Starr Hilla saw dozens - if not hundreds - of people go down to the Roanoke River to float down the river en route to Starr Hill Pilot Brewing.
Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in Chicago
Read full article: Delta pilot reports a close encounter with a July Fourth firework before landing in ChicagoA Delta Air Lines flight and a high-flying firework reportedly came into contact in the sky above Chicago as the city celebrated the Fourth of July holiday.
National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say
Read full article: National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police sayTennessee National Guard members assigned by the Trump administration to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man who authorities say turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit.
Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
Read full article: Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summitPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa while attending the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
‘Floatilla to Star Hilla’ sees dozens of people flock to the Roanoke River
Read full article: ‘Floatilla to Star Hilla’ sees dozens of people flock to the Roanoke RiverThe annual Roanoke River Floatilla to Starr Hilla saw dozens - if not hundreds - of people go down to the Roanoke River to float down the river en route to Starr Hill Pilot Brewing.
Runners head to Vinton for 15th annual Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Virginia’s Four on the 4th
Read full article: Runners head to Vinton for 15th annual Boys & Girls Club of Southwest Virginia’s Four on the 4thThe run is one of the BGCSWVA’s largest annual fundraisers, providing money for after-school programs, summer camps mentorships, meals and safe spaces for kids across the region.
Man in custody; officer placed on restricted duty after Lynchburg foot pursuit leads to shot fired
Read full article: Man in custody; officer placed on restricted duty after Lynchburg foot pursuit leads to shot firedThe Lynchburg Police Department announced that it had arrested a man on weapons and drug charges and an LPD officer has been put on restricted duty after a foot pursuit in which the officer fired a single shot from their department-issued weapon on Wednesday.
Lynchburg Humane Society holding “Spaced out Special” adoption event for dogs
Read full article: Lynchburg Humane Society holding “Spaced out Special” adoption event for dogsThe Lynchburg Humane Society announced Thursday that it is holding a Spaced out Special for dogs now through Saturday, July 4.
Lynchburg swears in new fire chief after national search
Read full article: Lynchburg swears in new fire chief after national searchLynchburg city leaders officially welcomed a new fire chief Wednesday, capping off a national recruitment process aimed at strengthening public safety leadership in the city
Lynchburg Police arrest suspects in connection with multiple armed robberies
Read full article: Lynchburg Police arrest suspects in connection with multiple armed robberiesThe Lynchburg Police Department announced Tuesday that it had arrested two 24-year-old men in connection with a series of armed robberies.
Lynchburg cooling centers offer relief as heat wave grips region
Read full article: Lynchburg cooling centers offer relief as heat wave grips regionAs temperatures rise across the Lynchburg area, health experts say some residents face far greater danger than others — and local cooling centers are stepping up to help.
Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after deadly hit-and-run in Danville
Read full article: Man charged with involuntary manslaughter after deadly hit-and-run in DanvilleA man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with a deadly hit-and-run in Danville, according to the Danville Police Department.
Hitachi breaks ground on $457 million facility, 825 new jobs created
Read full article: Hitachi breaks ground on $457 million facility, 825 new jobs createdSouthside Virginia is seeing another major economic investment, with Hitachi Energy breaking ground on a $457 million expansion at its South Boston facility expected to create 825 new jobs.
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.
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.
West Virginia governor declares state of emergency as massive warehouse fire burns in Parkersburg
Read full article: West Virginia governor declares state of emergency as massive warehouse fire burns in ParkersburgGov. Patrick Morrisey authorizes state resources for Wood County response efforts while crews battle the Peoples Cartage warehouse fire and environmental officials monitor air and water quality.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 3, 2026Millions of people across the country are expected to fill up and hit the road for Independence Day weekend. Thankfully, prices are still easing up, and many are getting a break at the pump.
Local gun stores already feeling the effects of Virginia’s assault weapons ban
Read full article: Local gun stores already feeling the effects of Virginia’s assault weapons banA Vinton gun store says Virginia’s new assault weapons ban has sharply reduced its inventory and sales, even as the law remains tied up in court.
Celebrating 250 years of Virginia’s rich history with Patchwork 250
Read full article: Celebrating 250 years of Virginia’s rich history with Patchwork 250On Thursday at 10 p.m., join us for a special segment where we’ll take you on a journey back in time to explore all the unique threads that make our area so special.
Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 2, 2026
Read full article: Virginia Gas Prices: Cheapest and most expensive places to fill up - July 2, 2026If you plan on hitting the road for the Fourth of July holiday weekend, we have good news for you. Gas prices are still falling and have been for five weeks straight.
The Blue Ridge Games return with cash prizes and outdoor adventures. Here’s how to play!
Read full article: The Blue Ridge Games return with cash prizes and outdoor adventures. Here’s how to play!The Blue Ridge Games are returning this summer, inviting residents and visitors to explore Southwest Virginia while competing for cash prizes through a monthlong scavenger hunt.
U.S. Department of Justice files lawsuit against Virginia, VSP; says assault weapons ban is unconstitutional
Read full article: U.S. Department of Justice files lawsuit against Virginia, VSP; says assault weapons ban is unconstitutionalOn Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the Commonwealth of Virginia and the Virginia State Police over a law that would ban the future sale of certain firearms.
Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Read full article: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trialProsecutors in Charlie Kirk's murder case will aim to convince a judge they have enough evidence to try his accused killer and seek the death penalty.
Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
Read full article: Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce themPresident Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit.
Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
Read full article: Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on planePresident Donald Trump has posted a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama boarding Air Force One covered with graffiti.
Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
Read full article: Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summitPresident Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa while attending the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey.
White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted
Read full article: White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trustedA White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted.
A timeline of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the arrest of Tyler Robinson
Read full article: A timeline of Charlie Kirk's assassination and the arrest of Tyler RobinsonThe 23-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be in court this week for the case's most substantial hearing so far.
Consumer Reports: What to check before you book an electric vehicle
Read full article: Consumer Reports: What to check before you book an electric vehicleGas prices can make a summer road trip more expensive. Could renting an E.V. save you money? Consumer Reports explains what to check before you book.
Consumer Reports: Simple steps to help protect kids online
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Simple steps to help protect kids onlineDid you know kids can spend real money on virtual games without even realizing it? One grandmother was shocked when her grandson racked up $2,000 in game charges while buying virtual items in Roblox
Consumer Reports: Which outdoor pizza oven is worth your dough?
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Which outdoor pizza oven is worth your dough?🍕 Dreaming of restaurant-quality pizza in your own backyard? Consumer Reports put the most popular outdoor pizza ovens to the test and found out which ones truly deliver that crispy, bubbly perfection.
Consumer Reports: Should you wash new clothes before wearing them? Here’s what experts say!
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Should you wash new clothes before wearing them? Here’s what experts say!Ever been tempted to wear that new shirt or outfit straight out of the bag? Consumer Reports reveals why you might want to think twice!
Consumer Reports: Lead detected in Black+Decker blender
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Lead detected in Black+Decker blenderConsumer Reports has detected lead in the Black+Decker PowerCrush BL1230 blender, prompting a warning for families, especially those using this appliance to prepare food for children.
Consumer Reports: Top baby gear picks for 2026
Read full article: Consumer Reports: Top baby gear picks for 2026How do you know if the baby gear you’re buying is safe and worth the money? Consumer Reports tests hundreds of car seats, bassinets, strollers, and more. Here are CR’s 2026 Top Picks for Baby.