Hilton brand hotel to be built near Martinsville Speedway

An Islamic institute has closed on its purchase of a building in downtown Norton and is proceeding with opening a community center there, its founder said

The facility will also include a worship space; programs will begin over the next few months.

Lucas indictment raises two big questions about Virginia's coming legal retail cannabis market

The core of the charges against the Senate Finance chair involve marijuana distribution. Come July 1, retail sales will be legal. The Lucas case calls for a closer look at how that market will work.

Southwest and Southside localities say all is well ahead of Election Day amid talk of federal monitors

Virginia’s Department of Elections confirmed that the federal Department of Justice has requested to send election monitors to a number of localities across the commonwealth, as has happened in the past.

Lynchburg City Council starts process to audit top municipal employee pay and raises

Some members believe there are issues, while others do not.

Energy group: Big acres, bigger questions

Virginia does not need to choose between covering its natural beauty in solar arrays and forgoing new energy development; with well-researched siting and strong ordinances, there is plenty of room to meet in the middle.