In a single school year, John I. Burton High School — one of just two schools in Norton — nearly eliminated chronic absenteeism.

A Rockbridge County judge finds two members of the Mogensen family guilty of contempt of court for interfering with court orders to move the adult giraffes but suspends jail time.

This year marks a full century since Roanoke ceased to be “the Black Hollywood.” If you never knew that Roanoke once held that title, then we have a lot of catching up to do before we get to why ...

Getting inside a sturdy structure or at least an automobile is the best move when thunder roars, but just not being in water or being the tallest object around is a good start.

Virginia’s inaugural audit of campaign finance reports raises almost as many questions about state oversight than it does in answering how accurately a group of seven randomly selected candidates ...

Southwest and Southside Virginia will get a reprieve from recent extreme heat and sticky-stormy weather just in time for the Fourth of July weekend.

Bears remember everything, especially if it involves food. They are also curious and strong. That makes for a dangerous combination.

One researcher said his team’s recently published work shows that utility-scale solar does impact nearby property values — and that impact shouldn’t be ignored.

This will help the region retain the skilled workforce that too often graduates and moves to larger metro areas around the country.

This will help the region retain the skilled workforce that too often graduates and moves to larger metro areas around the country. Fairs and festivals, outdoor concerts, local markets and group hikes ...