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Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Democrats’ Gerrymander Amendment Push

On February 19, Tazewell Circuit Court Judge Jack Hurley Jr. issued his second opposition in two months to block Democrats in the Virginia General Assembly from redrawing the state's eleven Congressional lines in a way to benefit Democrats. Virginia's eleven-member Congressional delegation is currently six Democrats to five Republicans. However, Democrat leaders in the General...

VA Tech Generates $4.7 Billion in Economic Impact Across Virginia, New Report Shows

VDOT Digs Into Potholes on Virginia Roads

State Supreme Court Basically Nullifies 2020 Election, Disenfranchises 2,770,489 Virginia Voters

Reps. Griffith and Cline Support Photo ID to Vote, But Senators Warner and Kaine Still Oppose

Cave Spring Middle School Student Wins 2026 Roanoke County Spelling Bee in Historic Fashion

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Game day essentials: Your guide to Saturday’s Hokies vs. Miami matchup

Dear Hokies, We’re heading into the last home game of the season this Saturday against Miami — so let’s rally together, show up strong, and...

Elani Spencer Hosts Free Poetry Workshop for Veterans at Roanoke Library

New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Biomedical Innovator Rob Gourdie Opens Maury Strauss Lecture Series in Roanoke

Free Streams of Roanoke County High School Bands as “Halftime Live” Returns

Business

Best Gambling Websites in California: Expert Picks, Reviews, & Rankings for 2026

What if the best gambling sites for California players were just a click away, and you already knew which ones were worth your time?...

Youngkin Announces Elbit America Expansion with $30 Million Investment in Roanoke

Youngkin Announces VFP, Inc. Expansion in Scott County

Roanoke Businesses Get Support Through Equipment Incentive

Youngkin Announces Google Investing $9 Billion Across Virginia

Columnists

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Running For President in 2028? – Part II

I read an article on nbc.com on February 13 entitled, “In Munich, AOC warns that democracies must deliver for the working class to stave off 'authoritarianism,” which was written...

BOB BROWN: Aging Poetically, Part III

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Is Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) Running For President in 2028? – Part I

FRED FIRST: But Is It Art?

BECKY MAUPIN: A New Season, New Expectations

BOB BROWN: Aging Poetically, Part II

ROBERT L. MARONIC: The US Media’s Monomaniacal Obsession With Nancy Guthrie’s Kidnapping

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Roanoke Hosts 2026 Virginia Veterinary Conference as VA Tech Faculty Sweep Major Awards

Four decades after walking into The Hotel Roanoke as a young veterinarian hungry for continuing education, Terry Swecker walked to the podium to accept the Paul F. Landis...
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Farm Credit Associations Donate $17,500 to State FFA Associations

Colonial Farm Credit, Farm Credit of the Virginias and Horizon Farm Credit – the Farm Credit Associations serving Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland – made a recent collaborative...
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Join The Great Backyard Bird Count, Feb. 13-16

Have you ever wondered how you can help the environment, develop a hobby, and have fun, all for free? Join the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 13-16. This annual event...
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Hokies Are Gearing up for Giving Day

In one week, the Virginia Tech community will once again show what’s possible when Hokies come together in support of what matters to them. Giving Day returns Feb. 18...

Devotionals

DEVOTIONAL: The “Begger” Who Didn’t Ask For Money

Therefore, angels are only servants—spirits sent to care for people who will inherit salvation. - Hebrews 1:14 (NLT) Have you ever seen a beggar who did not want...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

DEVOTIONAL: Remember Nigerian Christians Who Are Killed For Their Faith

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

DEVOTIONAL: Tears at the Nativity

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