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MONETA, Va. (WFXR) – The Smith Mountain Lake community is preparing for the 13th Pirate Days celebration. For the past five years, Goodhue Boat Company Blackwater has hosted Pirate Days, but this time, the festivities are moving to land. "Due to changing conditions at our old venue with the...

BOTETOURT COUNTY, Va. (WSET) — The commonwealth's first land-based wind farm is expected to bring jobs and money to Botetourt County. The $300 million Rocky Forge Wind project is going on a private farm in Botetourt County. It's been in the works for more than a decade. The developer,...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Southwest and Central Virginia can anticipate a slight cooldown on Tuesday. Hot and humid conditions are expected for the second half of the week, with daily chances of showers and thunderstorms. More clouds and cooler conditions are expected on Tuesday, with highs in the 70s and lower 80s. Drizzl

ROANOKE, Va. – The Star City is celebrating a major milestone with the completion of the Eureka Recreation Center renovation. The center will officially reopen to the public on June 15. Originally built in 1965, the Eureka Recreation Center became a top priority for upgrades after a 2019 Parks...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Daleville Town Center is booming, bringing new places to live, eat, work, and shop all in one area. “Apartments along with a Dairy Queen and then several other restaurants,” said Town Center Tap House Employee, Jace Lisle. It’s part of Botetourt County’s long-term goal:...

The Franklin County Sheriff's Office has announced the passing of former deputy James Clayton Ware. Ware worked at the sheriff's office from 2004 to 2012 in the Corrections Division after retiring New Bold Corporation. The following statement was released by the sheriff's office:. "The Office of the Sheriff is saddened

ROANOKE, VA, June 3, 2026 – chocolatepaper is excited to announce its 20th anniversary on June 23 and a packed lineup of celebration sales and events. Make plans to see all that “cp 2.0” has to offer: same sweet selection, fun fresh finds, and NEW ERA ENERGY! The “cp 2.0” celebration reflects chocolatepaper’s next chap

James Green is a Nebraska wrestling lifer, but Virginia Tech is a big part of him too. The four-time All-American and two-time World Medalist is heading back to Blacksburg to serve as an assistant coach and RTC athlete. Ahead of Final X on June 19th, Green is training in Lincoln as he prepares for a best-of-three vs. D

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Our hometowns face a dire issue, a rural health care shortage. Maybe you’ve heard about it. Maybe you’ve experienced it yourself. Now, it could get worse. Our area has seen medical center closures in recent years, such as Augusta Health Primary Care Center in...

Welcome back to Extra Credit, a weekly roundup of education-related news from across Southwest and Southside Virginia. I’ve spent several days this week with education reporters and industry leaders from across the country at the Education Writers Association’s annual national conference in Baltimore, and I’m excited t