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Lake Days gets students up close to nature at Smith Mountain Lake

Lake Days gets students up close to nature at Smith Mountain Lake

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

Ninth graders from each high school in Bedford County visited Smith Mountain Lake State Park this week to get a hands-on lesson about the lake's ecosystem. 

Lawsuit against state trooper on behalf of Franklin County girl moves forward

Lawsuit against state trooper on behalf of Franklin County girl moves forward

  • LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times

The trooper is accused of chasing a motorist who was rushing his critically ill daughter to LewisGale Medical Center.

New-look RidgeYaks open season with loaded pitching staff

New-look RidgeYaks open season with loaded pitching staff

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

"Not only depth in numbers but the skill is really good. A lot of guys coming from the SEC, first-year players. Super excited about the group that we have," RidgeYaks pitching coach Alex Reynolds said.

Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year

Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris was denied a preliminary injunction in Charlottesville Circuit Court on Thursday, as the court sided with the NCAA in Morris' eligibility case.

Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

  • BILL WYATT Martinsville Bulletin

The Martinsville City Council took its latest step Monday toward making public at least part of the long-running investigation that began with the firing of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.

Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

Virginia Tech's Brent Pry has fallen 'right back' into being a defensive coordinator

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Plus notes on Jeffrey Overton Jr. and the defensive ends.

Fact-checking claims from Trump's address to the nation about Iran

Fact-checking claims from Trump's address to the nation about Iran

  • PAUL WISEMAN, JON GAMBRELL and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press

In his remarks Wednesday night, Trump declared that he inherited a "dead and crippled country" and delivered an economy with "no inflation." Here's a look at the facts.

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Lawsuit against state trooper on behalf of Franklin County girl moves forward

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Virginia football QB Chandler Morris denied preliminary injunction in pursuit of 7th year

Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

Martinsville council moves toward releasing forensic audit after months of secrecy

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Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

Former UVa football player accused of rape says complainant's own words ruin her case

Jahmal Edrine, a former UVa wide receiver accused of rape, has filed for a dismissal of the case against him, using the alleged victim's own words against her.

Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

Four arrested in homicide case in which victim was found in a Caroline pond

A multi-agency investigation led to four arrests in the homicide of a Hopewell teen found in Sparta, with more charges possible.

Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

Spanberger signed into law a batch of education bills aimed at student safety

The eight bills largely focus on K-12 schools, and each of them passed with bipartisan support.

Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

Tens of thousands of Virginians have dropped Obamacare coverage after costs soared, and tens of thousands more could do so in the next few days.

A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

A1 Minute! April 2, 2026: Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

Hack for RVA civic hackathon; DuPont sells Kevlar and Nomex divisions; Virginia Tourism Corporation partners with Devils Backbone Brewing

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

Second homicide victim found discarded in Caroline County

For the second time in four days, an apparent homicide victim has been found in the Sparta area of Caroline County.

Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

Virginia higher education takes hit from drop in foreign students

Analysis by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia estimated that state institutions lost about $36 million in tuition and fees due to fewer international students in graduate programs.

Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

Former Gov. Allen wants to debate Spanberger on the redistricting amendment

Gov. Abigail Spanberger declined an invitation from former Gov. George Allen to debate him on the upcoming referendum on congressional redistricting.

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Local affiliate of Iran state TV claims a US fighter pilot ejected from an aircraft in southwest Iran

Local affiliate of Iran state TV claims a US fighter pilot ejected from an aircraft in southwest Iran

Apollo astronauts brought these items to the moon's surface

Apollo astronauts brought these items to the moon's surface

Iran’s missile strikes test Gulf countries' patience, US ties and economic stability

Iran’s missile strikes test Gulf countries' patience, US ties and economic stability

Pam Bondi is out at US Attorney General

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No. 12 Virginia Tech softball can 'play against anybody'

No. 12 Virginia Tech softball can 'play against anybody'

The 31-4 Hokies are on a nine-game winning streak.

Virginia Tech's Gurdak reportedly bound for portal

Virginia Tech's Gurdak reportedly bound for portal

The 6-foot-10 Gurdak averaged 5.6 points, 4.4 rebounds and 17.2 minutes as a freshman.

Hokies' Pry on defensive scheme

Hokies' Pry on defensive scheme

Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules

Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules

Roanoke family, Founding Freedoms Law Center announce lawsuit against VHSL, Roanoke County School Board over home school athletic participation rules

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Episode 240: In a fast-moving world filled with distractions, it can be easy to lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada explore the idea of reverence — a quality that once shaped how people understood life, but now often feels distant or overlooked.

'Happy's Place' is NBC's latest bar-centric sitcom | Streamed & Screened

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'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

'This City Was Black' explores culture, identity in New York | Hot off the Wire podcast

“This City Was Black” is a six-part narrative audio series that traces Black history in New York City.

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

Why do Americans see each other as morally broken? | The Ethical Life podcast

🎧 Compared with other nations, public opinion here skews more negative. The hosts explore distance, perception and how limited interaction feeds misunderstanding and weakens civic life.

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Grieving becomes real for Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘The Madison'

Grieving becomes real for Michelle Pfeiffer in ‘The Madison'

In the limited series "The Madison," Michelle Pfeiffer plays a woman who goes to a family hunting cabin to discover what her late husband liked about it.

Hershey says it will shift back to classic recipe for all Reese's products after criticism

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The change comes after the grandson of Reese's founder criticized the company for shifting to cheaper ingredients.

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