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Business

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

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

  • SAM MOSTOW The Roanoke Times

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

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.

Virginia sets $122 million for rural healthcare

Virginia sets $122 million for rural healthcare

  • DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch

The money was set aside for rural health in President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” after Republican members of Congress worried that cuts to Medicaid would hurt their constituents.

Spanberger decries 'cynical choice' by Trump on beef imports

Spanberger decries 'cynical choice' by Trump on beef imports

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Gov. Spanberger escalated her attacks on President Trump's trade policies, accusing him of making a "cynical choice" to influence midterm congressional elections at the expense of Virginia's cattle farmers.

Va. loses almost 48,000 jobs in year; unemployment at 3.7%

Va. loses almost 48,000 jobs in year; unemployment at 3.7%

  • MICHAEL MARTZ Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia lost almost 48,000 jobs over the past year through July, the only state in the country to see jobs fall over that period, along with the District of Columbia, the seat of the federal government. 

Berglund Center, with casino or not, at 'critical point,' city manager says

Berglund Center, with casino or not, at 'critical point,' city manager says

  • NORA SHELLY The Roanoke Times

City officials again emphasized the message that something needs to be done with the facility, which faces more than $30 million in deferred maintenance.

Tax-free weekend returns for school supplies, emergency gear, chain saws

Tax-free weekend returns for school supplies, emergency gear, chain saws

  • SAM MOSTOW The Roanoke Times

School starts around Roanoke and the New River Valleys next week.

Hotel Roanoke still working toward potential sale

Hotel Roanoke still working toward potential sale

    The hotel was built by Norfolk and Western Railway in the 1880s, closed in 1989 and reopened with a conference center in 1995.

    Carter Bank tops Forbes' Virginia rankings

    Carter Bank tops Forbes' Virginia rankings

      Forbes and Statista compiled the 2026 rankings based on a survey of over 26,000 U.S. consumers and more than 1.2 million online reviews, evaluating banks on trust, digital tools, and fee transparency.

      Tuggle’s Gap restaurant reopens at historic roadside landmark

      Tuggle’s Gap restaurant reopens at historic roadside landmark

        Tuggle's Gap Restaurant in northern Patrick County reopened July 2, offering breakfast and lunch Thursday through Sunday, continuing a nearly 90-year tradition of serving travelers and locals at this historic roadside inn along Virginia 8 near the Blue Ridge Parkway.

        Virginia’s new liquor law reshapes rules for Richmond bar-restaurants

        Virginia’s new liquor law reshapes rules for Richmond bar-restaurants

          Virginia’s new liquor law is changing how restaurants and cocktail-focused venues operate. Here’s what HB 975 means for businesses.

          With state budget blessed, Stack advances Southern Virginia project

          With state budget blessed, Stack advances Southern Virginia project

            Now that Virginia officially has a budget that keeps a controversial tax break for data centers, a $100 billion investment in Southside Virginia is advancing.

            Unemployment rates drop in Southside Virginia, Franklin County

            Unemployment rates drop in Southside Virginia, Franklin County

              Unemployment rates decreased in Southside Virginia and the Martinsville-Henry County area in April, with the Martinsville Micropolitan Statistical Area dropping to 5% from 5.4%.

              Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

              Data center debate takes new turn in Virginia budget negotiations

                Senate Finance Chair Louise Lucas, D-Portsmouth, on Tuesday offered an "alternate path" to a potential budget deal that she said would not break current state commitments to data centers.

                Local News

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 15

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 15

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 14

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 13

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 13

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 12

                Read through the obituaries published today in Franklin News Post.

                State & Regional

                Pentagon Memorial looks to tell 9/11 story at visitor center

                Pentagon Memorial looks to tell 9/11 story at visitor center

                Retired Arlington County firefighter Robert Gray makes remembrance a mission on 25th anniversary of Sept. 11th attacks.

                Afghan army veteran co-founds nonprofit to educate women under Taliban rule

                Afghan army veteran co-founds nonprofit to educate women under Taliban rule

                Resettled in the New River Valley after the fall of the U.S.-backed government in Afghanistan, a former military officer has not forgotten the women left under Taliban rule

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

                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.

                Nation & World

                Which industries are ahead in agentic AI, and the common challenge they all face

                Which industries are ahead in agentic AI, and the common challenge they all face

                Teradata reports that various industries are advancing in agentic AI but face common challenges, particularly data fragmentation and regulatory constraints.

                Costly loans drive consumers to longer loan terms, riskier borrowing strategies

                Costly loans drive consumers to longer loan terms, riskier borrowing strategies

                2nd Order Solutions reports that consumers are leaning towards longer loan terms and riskier borrowing amid high costs, with credit showing fragility yet resilience.

                Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after long absence

                Mitch McConnell returns to Senate after long absence

                In his earlier statement, McConnell said his recovery had been a long and frustrating process, worsened by the lingering effects of childhood polio.

                Is it actually possible to boycott AI in 2026?

                Is it actually possible to boycott AI in 2026?

                WebFX reports that while boycotting AI products like ChatGPT is feasible, complete avoidance in 2026 is unrealistic due to AI's integration in daily tech. 

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                Franklin County superintendent to step down at end of school year

                Franklin County superintendent to step down at end of school year

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 15

                Rocky Mount neighbors: Obituaries for September 15

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

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                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Run every day? Give those sneakers a break!

                Get Healthy. Changing your regular running routine every now and then doesn’t just offer variety, it can be good for your body, mind and soul

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Eat Well: 7 shocking sources of hidden sugars

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Get Healthy Take Care: Cold therapy in your shower

                Shopping

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Tornado Season and Your HVAC: A Midwest Homeowner's Recovery Guide

                Affiliate content. Learn how to protect your HVAC unit before and after a tornado. 

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                5 Best THC Gummies of 2025

                Affiliate content. Find the best options for THC gummies in 2025. 

                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...

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                CP Life Expectancy Has Quietly Transformed Over 40 Years

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                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Winter Risk Index: How Seasonal Weather Increases Senior Injury Rates

                Provided content. Each winter, slip-and-fall hospitalizations among Canadian seniors rise sharply. Explore the data behind seasonal injury risk, who is most vulnerable, and what older adults can do to stay safe.

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                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Handling a Car Accident In and Outside of Franklin County

                Contributor content. After an accident, missing critical deadlines may have an impact on one’s health and ability to successfully file an insurance claim. 

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                Crime

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Local immigration arrests, like ones in Franklin County, allowed to continue

                Sheriff's deputies can act as agents of ICE under a federal program now under legal scrutiny.

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

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

                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

                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.

                Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

                Franklin County man guilty of possessing AI-generated child porn

                Kevin Michael Robinson is a former U.S. Marine with a prior record.

                Politics

                Franklin County supervisors appoint interim Boone District representative

                Franklin County supervisors appoint interim Boone District representative

                Bonnie Law will serve as the Boone District representative on the board until a special election is held in November 2027.

                Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

                Mike Meredith abandons effort to keep Franklin County supervisor seat

                The Franklin County Board of Supervisors is set to vote on his replacement Friday.

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Richmond Times-Dispatch special report: Data centers in Virginia

                Before data centers became a central topic of Virginia's budget debate, the Richmond Times-Dispatch last year took a deep dive into the topic, resulting in a three-day series on data centers and the key issues they pose. Read it all below.

                Supervisor to Franklin County: never mind on that resignation

                Supervisor to Franklin County: never mind on that resignation

                Supervisor Mike Meredith says his spoken resignation at an Aug. 18 board meeting was never followed up by a written notice, so he contends he remains in office.

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