More than half of schools in Southwest and Southside are exceeding state expectations, new scores show

As electricity demand soars, Virginia’s power transformer industry is booming

Transformers play a vital role in keeping the lights on, and the companies that make them are undergoing major expansions and adding thousands of jobs.

44% of the Roanoke Valley's population growth is in Salem; Roanoke ranks last for attracting newcomers

A tale of two cities: A look at how demographic changes are reshaping Roanoke and Salem in different ways.

Damascus is a small tourist town without a single stoplight — yet three Flock cameras monitor its residents and visitors 

The town council will vote Wednesday on whether to renew the town’s Flock contract as a local petition opposing the cameras gains momentum.

Panda Express donations fund new therapy equipment at Carilion Children's

The restaurant chain has pledged an additional $500,000 over eight years to support the pediatric therapy gym at Carilion.

Republicans push for a gas tax holiday in Virginia. Here are the politics and policies at play.

Many states are responding to high gas prices by waiving gas taxes for a time. Virginia is unlikely to join them. In the meantime, this is a campaign issue.