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“Personhood” Status for Unborn Emerges as New Front Line in Abortion Battle
“Fetal personhood” has emerged as the next step of the anti-abortion movement.
By amending state constitutions or passing new laws, a number of state legislatures across the country are attempting...
Virginia Residents Will Need ‘REAL ID’ to Board An Airplane Starting May 2025
Do you have a star on your Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time...
Amtrak Virginia Sets New Record With March 2024 Ridership
Double-digit increases seen on all four corridorsThe Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) marked yet another...
Marine Terminal Improvements Almost Complete – No Impact Yet From Maryland Bridge Collapse
The Richmond Marine Terminal has not seen an increase in traffic following the Francis Scott...
Police Clash With Protesters at VCU Pro-Palestine Event
Law enforcement officers arrested 13 individuals during a chaotic clash that involved use of chemical...
Roanoke Rebuilds a Little Bit At a Time
It is no secret that much of the housing stock in Roanoke City is getting older, and that there are some owners who...
Blue Ridge Parkway Tree Planting Brings Community Together
As urban sprawl threatens the Blue Ridge Parkway’s 1,228 views, nearly 150 supporters of America’s most visited National Park Service site decided to...
Transplant Recipients Share Appreciation for Each “Extra” Day
Being a transplant recipient is no laughing matter.
However, the opposite would seem to be true when observing a group of them at a...
Roanoker Named to United States U20 National Team
Roanoke Star player, Parker Walsh, has been named to the United States U20 National team. Parker is currently playing for Karlsruhe SC in...
Open Studios Tour, New Gallery Highlight Local Art Scene
Once again several dozen local artists opened their homes and working studios for the 10th annual “Open Studios” tour over the weekend, welcoming...
Roanoke City Schools to Change Auditors
At this past Tuesday’s meeting of the School Board Audit Committee, the City Municipal Auditor Drew Harmon recommended that Brown Edwards & Co.,...