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Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

Spanberger, lawmakers have deal to revive cannabis legislation in Virginia

  • ERIC KOLENICH Richmond Times-Dispatch

Though the governor vetoed two bills earlier this year, nearly killing the measure for the year, she announced a deal Tuesday alongside the bill's sponsors.

Governor signs bills on affordable housing, manufactured homes in Rocky Mount

Governor signs bills on affordable housing, manufactured homes in Rocky Mount

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

The bills encourage housing development, cut red tape on manufactured homes and protect residents from hidden fees in rental agreements. 

Franklin County approves budget, some funding still under discussion

Franklin County approves budget, some funding still under discussion

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

The Franklin County Board of Supervisors adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Tuesday, but left some questions unanswered on future funding. 

Franklin County extends zoning talks after backlash to data centers, other changes

Franklin County extends zoning talks after backlash to data centers, other changes

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

Two months before a scheduled final vote, Franklin County is putting a pause on a planned update to its zoning ordinance.

Rocky Mount approves budget: No new taxes but essential service costs loom

Rocky Mount approves budget: No new taxes but essential service costs loom

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

Rocky Mount residents will see no new tax increases in the new fiscal year starting on July 1. But water, wastewater and solid waste collection rates will go up.

State bar suspends Rocky Mount mayor Holland Perdue's law license

State bar suspends Rocky Mount mayor Holland Perdue's law license

  • LAURENCE HAMMACK The Roanoke Times

Perdue was accused of misconduct that included making false statements in a court document.

Franklin County supervisors discuss zoning after heated community response

Franklin County supervisors discuss zoning after heated community response

  • JASON DUNOVANT The Roanoke Times

With public debate ongoing over plans to update zoning ordinances in Franklin County, supervisors held a work session Thursday with the goal to turn down the temperature on the heated topic.

Why Franklin County increased its real estate tax by 4 cents

Why Franklin County increased its real estate tax by 4 cents

    The Franklin County Board of Supervisors approved a 4-cent real estate tax increase on Tuesday. A vote to raise the meals tax by 2% failed.

    Franklin County leaned overwhelmingly against redistricting as vote passed statewide

    Franklin County leaned overwhelmingly against redistricting as vote passed statewide

      Virginia's redistricting referendum was approved by a narrow margin on Tuesday with 51.45% of the commonwealth's voters in favor of the rare mid-decade change. In traditionally conservative Franklin County, voters were overwhelmingly against the proposal.

      State grant to boost manufacturing workforce in Franklin County, Southside

      State grant to boost manufacturing workforce in Franklin County, Southside

        A $4.23 million state grant aimed at strengthening advanced manufacturing is expected to benefit Franklin County and other localities.

        Rocky Mount keeps tax rates level, but service rates will increase

        Rocky Mount keeps tax rates level, but service rates will increase

          Rocky Mount is not increasing taxes next year, but rates for water, wastewater and solid waste collection are going up.

          Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

          Franklin County residents push back on proposed tax increases, zoning changes

            One speaker called the proposed tax hikes "totally stupid," while another argued that tax revenue helps invest in county services.

            Martinsville audit reveals control failures under former city manager

            Martinsville audit reveals control failures under former city manager

              A long-awaited forensic audit released Tuesday paints a picture of widespread breakdowns in financial controls, oversight, and documentation within Martinsville city government during the tenure of former City Manager Aretha Ferrell-Benavides.

              Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go.

              Franklin County wants to raise taxes. Here's where the money would go.

                Franklin County is considering increases to its real estate tax and meals tax. Here's where the money would go and when a public hearing is scheduled.

                Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla

                Board approves carp comeback at Smith Mountain Lake to eat invasive hydrilla

                The Tri-County Lakes Administrative Commission will once again stock sterile grass carp into Smith Mountain Lake this year to combat the invasive aquatic plant known as hydrilla. 

                Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE

                Franklin County sheriff's deputies often make immigration arrests for ICE

                The county is a participant in an ICE enforcement agreement.

                Franklin County chicken and bee zoning overhaul draws resident backlash

                Franklin County chicken and bee zoning overhaul draws resident backlash

                Franklin County residents are concerned about proposed limits on chickens and bees that can be kept in some zoning districts while outright prohibiting them in others.

                Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                Lawmakers warn Martinsville Speedway could face future race losses amid industry pressure

                One of NASCAR’s oldest and most storied venues could again be at risk of losing major race dates, a concern driving the creation of a new Virginia Motorsports Caucus aimed at preserving the sport’s future across the state.

                Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                Franklin County considers 7-cent real estate tax increase

                Supervisors in Franklin County are considering increasing the real estate tax rate up to 7 cents as they look for ways to balance the budget in the upcoming fiscal year. 

                Franklin County proposes increasing real estate, meals taxes

                Franklin County proposes increasing real estate, meals taxes

                Residents in Franklin County could be hit with a 3-cent real estate tax increase based on a budget proposal presented to supervisors Tuesday evening. 

                Republicans leave out Trump while stumping against redistricting in Roanoke

                Republicans leave out Trump while stumping against redistricting in Roanoke

                Former Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares did not mention President Donald Trump while campaigning against redistricting in Roanoke Tuesday night. 

                Holland Perdue seeking reelection as Rocky Mount's mayor

                Holland Perdue seeking reelection as Rocky Mount's mayor

                Elected in 2022, Perdue has overseen significant growth in the town during his first term in office.

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                Franklin County schools make deep cuts, still expected to finish year over budget

                Franklin County schools make deep cuts, still expected to finish year over budget

                No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake

                No-wake zones around Independence Day fireworks at Smith Mountain Lake

                Franklin County High School senior eager to teach farming to next generation

                Franklin County High School senior eager to teach farming to next generation

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                Update on Orange County summer child care sites
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                Update on Orange County summer child care sites

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                Orange County clarifies its summer child care program remains open, with low enrollment prompting consolidation from OES and LES to Locust Grove and Gordon-Barbour.

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                Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament
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                Parks and recreation earns VACo award for 2025 flag football tournament

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                Orange County Parks & Recreation earned a VACo Achievement Award for its 2025 Elementary School Flag Football Tournament, hosted with the high school football team.

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                North Main Street waterline project traffic alert
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                North Main Street waterline project traffic alert

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                North Main Street eastbound lanes will close for a waterline replacement project starting May 18, with one lane open each way and motorists advised to expect delays.

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                Route 40/Franklin Street traffic alert and lane closure
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                Route 40/Franklin Street traffic alert and lane closure

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                Westbound lanes on Route 40/Franklin Street near the Tractor Supply development will close May 14, with traffic shifted eastbound between CVS and Schewels Home Store.

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                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Data: Americans Spending Less Time, More Money on Shopping

                Buying things takes less time these days — you can have your week’s groceries, a new outfit and a used car headed to your front door in a matter of hours, thanks to technology. But this convenience comes with a price. New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals fewer people are shopping on...

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Some Big Stores Are Cutting Prices to Woo Back Grocery Shoppers

                Now that grocery inflation seems to have eased, retailers are clamoring to offer more and better discounts that will get shoppers back to their stores this summer. With an announcement Wednesday, Walgreens joined a growing list of national brands, which also includes Target and Amazon Fresh, that are touting price cuts on an array of...

                How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment

                How to vote early in Franklin County for Virginia redistricting amendment

                Early in-person voting began Friday and runs through 5 p.m. Saturday, April 18, on the amendment to the Virginia Constitution to redraw the commonwealth's congressional districts.

                Judge dismisses lawsuit, lets early voting on redistricting referendum proceed

                Judge dismisses lawsuit, lets early voting on redistricting referendum proceed

                A Lynchburg judge on Monday dismissed a request by the city to prevent the general registrar from preparing for early voting on a state congressional redistricting referendum.

                2 potential challengers to Rep. Morgan Griffith make their case at Blacksburg forum

                2 potential challengers to Rep. Morgan Griffith make their case at Blacksburg forum

                Two Democratic candidates for Virginia’s 9th District, Douglas Crockett and Adam Murphy, outlined their priorities at a Blacksburg forum as they compete for the chance to challenge U.S. Rep. Morgan Griffith in November. 

                 

                Franklin County officials discuss taxes and timeline for CTE center

                Franklin County officials discuss taxes and timeline for CTE center

                Construction of Franklin County's career and tech education center could possibly take three years.

                Judge chastises city officials, attorneys over lost cellphone in whistleblower suit

                Judge chastises city officials, attorneys over lost cellphone in whistleblower suit

                Is Petula Burks’ lost cellphone in New York or Philadelphia? After a Wednesday hearing in Connie Clay's suit against the city, it's still not clear.

                Martinsville’s secrecy fight deepens as prosecutor nears decision

                Martinsville’s secrecy fight deepens as prosecutor nears decision

                In the city of Martinsville, where public trust has been battered by firings, closed-door meetings, and redacted documents, Martinsville Commonwealth’s Attorney Patrick Flinn says he is nearing a decision.

                Longtime Southwest Virginia delegate Charles Poindexter dies at 83

                Longtime Southwest Virginia delegate Charles Poindexter dies at 83

                Poindexter, a Republican, served in the state House from 2008 to 2022.

                Anglers say no to new carp as hydrilla concerns grow at Smith Mountain Lake

                Anglers say no to new carp as hydrilla concerns grow at Smith Mountain Lake

                Anglers at Smith Mountain Lake are now expressing strong opposition to a proposal to stock sterile grass carp in the lake to stop the spread of invasive hydrilla.

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