Lawsuit claims violation of constitutional amendment process, but new law may invalidate that charge
At the core of a new Bedford County-based lawsuit challenging Virginia’s pending reproductive rights amendment is an allegation that House of Delegates Clerk Paul Nardo failed to send copies of the amendment to circuit court clerks around the state, as required by law. However, a bill Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed...
Why Virginia Forced Google to Spill Its Data Center Secrets
Botetourt County, Virginia – Google has released its water use plans for a major data center in Virginia after a local news outlet argued regulators couldn’t withhold that information under public records laws. Google’s planned data center campus in Botetourt County has been wrapped in secrecy. Many details about the...
The Best and Worst Case Seeding Scenarios For UVA On Selection Sunday
Potential scenarios for the Cavaliers prior to Selection Sunday
Updated NET, KenPom Rankings for Virginia Tech After Boston College Win
Virginia Tech has one game remaining: No. 13 Virginia this Saturday.
Roanoke County admin center shuts early over mechanical issues
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke County Administration Center will be closing early today at 3:00 p.m. due to mechanical issues in the building. The building will be open to the public from 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. Friday. The Roanoke County Administration Center encourages citizens to check the website and social media...
Virginia Weather Alert: Light Snow Could Impact Spring Break Travel March 13–15 in Roanoke,...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Richmond, Virginia – A push of colder Canadian air could bring a brief period of light snow to parts of Virginia just days before St. Patrick’s Day, creating the potential for slower travel during the early...
Search underway for missing man in Rocky Mount
ROCKY MOUNT, Va. (WDBJ) - The Rocky Mount Police Department is in search of a missing man who was last reported seen Feb. 12, 2026. Police are asking for the public’s help finding 64-year-old Bobby Joe Hood. Hood is described as a Caucasian man with white facial hair; he’s...
Pedestrian killed in hit-and-run incident in Bedford
Virginia State Police is investigating a vehicle verses a pedestrian crash that resulted in a fatality. The crash occurred Friday, Mar 6, 2026 at 12:29 a.m. on Waterlick Road, at Valleywood Drive in Bedford County. A vehicle believed to be a 2019 to 2021 Ford Expedition was traveling east when...
Suspect in double killing at church charged for unrelated offenses
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Roanoke Police report they have identified the suspect in February’s shooting that left two men dead in a church parking lot, and arrested him on unrelated charges. Since the man has not yet been formally charged, police say they will not release his name yet....
Motorcyclist killed in crash on I-581 in Roanoke
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A motorcyclist was killed in a crash Thursday night in Roanoke, according to Virginia State Police. The crash occurred March 5 at 5:09 p.m. on southbound Interstate 581, near the Valley View Mall entrance ramp. Police say Anthony Lee Spencer, 38, of Roanoke, was driving a...
