As summer approaches, families in Southwest and Central Virginia are on the lookout for engaging and enriching activities for their children.

The Tavern Stage Summer Music Series kicked off its second year, last month on Friday, May 9, at Explore Park, featuring the band GAK!. This upcoming weekend, on Friday, June 13, Father Sun will play the second event of the music series; known for their reggae covers and original compositions, they bring an authentic vibe to their performances.

A quiet night at home took a surprising turn for a woman in Bedford County this week when she came face to face with a black bear outside her window.

This week, the Danville Police Department launched a 21-camera Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) system, funded by the Virginia Office of the Attorney General.

Valley Metro has officially rolled out Roanoke’s first electric buses, with one featuring a custom wrap designed by 5Points Creative.

A recent ruling from the Virginia Court of Appeals has overturned the conviction of Terry Eugene Michel, who was previously found guilty of felony animal cruelty.

Neighbors in one Pittsylvania County community remain skeptical after reports that a company is pulling out of a major data center project.

In response to these concerns, a significant number of parents have filed a petition with the Virginia Board of Education, requesting the board to intervene and temporarily shut down Covington Middle School.

Lynchburg Beacon of Hope hosted a press conference on April 7 at E.C. Glass High School to announce the 2025 recipients of the Hilltopper Alumni Football Scholarship.

CarePortal celebrated its fifth anniversary in Bedford, Va., on March 28. The event brought together various stakeholders, including churches, social workers and nonprofits, to reflect on the progress made since the platform’s launch in 2020.

The Virginia Department of Historic Resources just announced that nine historic sites have officially been designated as Virginia Landmarks.

Mountain Gateway Community College is launching its Liberal Arts Associate of Arts degree program.

LilyPads Housing has announced the launch of its Care Cart, a new initiative aimed at providing comfort and essential supplies to families of children receiving care at UVA Health Children’s.