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Attorney General Jones wants Soering’s innocence claim dismissed

The convicted murderer in a sensational Bedford case from 1985 says new evidence proves he didn't commit the crime, but prosecutors say it's inconclusive.

If Roanoke had a ward system, Republican Amanda Marko likely would have won a seat

The at-large approach rewards candidates who can run consistently across the city and punishes those who do well in one part but not others. Here's a look at how the winners won.

If Lynchburg Republicans hadn't fractured, they could have won up to three council seats even in a Democratic year

Internal divisions and a fractured nomination process led to a split Republican vote in Lynchburg, allowing Democrats to secure a majority on the City Council.

Grant program aims to expand Southwest Virginia’s behavioral health workforce by making training more affordable

The initiative, called Boost, pays for the thousands of hours of supervised clinical training that therapists must complete to become fully licensed.

Heating and utility assistance is available in far Southwest this winter

As winter months approach, more rate increases could be coming.