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RANDY HUFF: Estate Sales, Letting Go, and Hope

I see the yard and trees and driveway through the window and I wonder if anything stays the same. In '61 a man and woman marry and 7 children come...

MELINDA MYERS: Boost the Beauty and Comfort of Your Outdoor Spaces

Add some comfort and beauty to your outdoor spaces this year. Look for options that...

Debate Continues on Virginia Bill to Legalize Physician-assisted Death 

Both sides of medical aid in dying bill emphasize respect for human lives George Michael Vasiloff...

BOB BROWN: My Mother’s Bed

Prowling memories creep into my awareness. Intuitively, these memory fragments seem significant but they remain...

DMV Urges Virginians to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety Behind The Wheel  

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is asking for drivers to help keep pedestrians...

SCOTT DREYER: Biden/Harris “Respect Women’s Choices?” Not With Choosing Lightbulbs!

A common theme we hear from President Biden, Vice President Harris, and others is "Democrats respect women and their choices." It's an attempt to...

FY 2023 Amtrak Virginia Ridership At All Time High

Month of June sets a record for ridershipThe Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) has announced that 1.26 million passengers traveled on its Amtrak Virginia...

Proposed “In-River” Park Focuses on Community Enjoyment and River Access

Roanoke Parks and Recreation is inviting residents to view in progress designs for the City’s future "in-river park" and join for a Community Meeting...

Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory Area Downsized for Portion of Smith Mountain Lake

Water sample results received on July 6 indicate the Lower Blackwater River now has acceptable levels of algae. The results were the second set...

Virginia Tech Study Reveals Reason Hellbenders Are Disappearing

The gigantic, slimy salamanders known as hellbenders, once the apex predators of many freshwater streams, have been in decline for decades, their population constantly...

DEVOTIONAL: Righteousness Exalts A Nation

Righteousness exalts a nation, But sin is a disgrace to any people. --Proverbs 14:34 (NASB) Quick quiz. You've probably heard the phrase "separation of Church and State."...