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Franklin County moves ahead to replace Mike Meredith, despite crowd's disapproval

Franklin County moves ahead to replace Mike Meredith, despite crowd's disapproval

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

"It is the opinion of the county attorney that the Boone District supervisor seat is vacant," Franklin County supervisors told.

Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

Families get $800,000-plus in Franklin County housing discrimination case

  • LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times

The owner of a Smith Mountain Lake campground evicted the two families after learning that one of its members was Black.

Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

Hostage situation in Rocky Mount ends peacefully, man charged

  • BEN ORNER The Roanoke Times

A hostage situation in Rocky Mount on Sunday was peacefully resolved after authorities say a man barricaded himself inside an apartment with his roommate's daughter.

What the typical American's life looks like in 2026, by the numbers

What the typical American's life looks like in 2026, by the numbers

  • Crystal Huggins Plainview Daily Herald, Texas

How average are you? Using the latest available federal and industry data, here are 15 numbers that help define everyday American life in 2026.

David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

David Hoffmann: Local news can bring communities together

    Hello, I’m David Hoffmann. Like many of you, I’ve been thinking a lot about our country, our communities and how we find our way back to one another.

    US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

    US strikes three Iranian oil tankers, Central Command says

    • REUTERS

    It said Iran's Revolutionary Guard launched missiles at two U.S. Navy ships. Meanwhile, Americans face record-high Labor Day Weekend gas prices.

    UVa forecast predicts loss of 18,050 jobs in Va. this year

    UVa forecast predicts loss of 18,050 jobs in Va. this year

    • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

    Virginia is likely to lose 18,050 jobs this year, as the state's labor supply continues to shrink, even though the unemployment rate has stayed relatively steady.

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    Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

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    Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

    Hungry for hoagies? Wawa opens first Roanoke-area location in Salem.

    Wawa plans to open another location in Daleville by the end of the year, along with one in Roanoke in 2027.

    Political donors favoring constitutional changes

    Political donors favoring constitutional changes

    Political players are putting their money in favor of three amendments to the state Constitution, campaign finance data shows.

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 2

    Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

    Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

    Body of teen recovered from a Virginia reservoir

    The body of a teenger was recovered from the Rivanna Reservoir Monday morning. Authorities say he had gone out fishing the day before and never came home.

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 1

    Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

    Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

    Woman who carried gun into Va. high school 'honest from the beginning,' magistrate says

    The woman arrested for carrying a gun into Monticello High School says she disclosed her weapon to an SRO. She was arrested anyway.

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 31

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 31

    Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 30

    Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for August 30

    Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

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    NTSB Details The Amazon Air Cargo Plane's Crash into MIA Airport

    NTSB Details The Amazon Air Cargo Plane's Crash into MIA Airport

    Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

    Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

    Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

    Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

    Liberty's Deshawn Purdie on the Flames' loss to JMU in Week 1

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    Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

    Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

    James Franklin isn’t resorting to pulling up bulletin board material to get Virginia Tech ready for Saturday’s noon contest against Old Dominion at Lane Stadium.

    Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

    Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

    Virginia Tech coach James Franklin recaps the Hokies' 73-3 win over VMI and the areas his team needs to improve heading into a Week 2 matchup against Old Dominion.

    3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

    3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

    The Hokies played like every small detail was important. And when one of those details seemingly went unfinished, it was corrected almost immediately. 

    JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

    JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

    It wasn’t always pretty for James Madison, but to the faces around the program, they rather fix the mistakes after a win.

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    Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day, while essential county services remain on regular schedules.

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    Greene County Government Offices will close at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, for Labor Day holiday hours. Essential services will maintain regular schedules.

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    Nelson County Public Schools hosts its 2nd Annual Special Olympics Feet Meet on Sept. 9, 2026, bringing students together to celebrate inclusion, teamwork and fun.

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