Amid a late accusation, apology and a response to an assault charge, Roanoke's Democratic city council primary to be decided on Aug. 4

Google to use electric cooling instead of water in at least 1 of 3 data centers on Botetourt campus

The Western Virginia Water Authority expects the company to use an annual average of 1.2 million gallons of water per day in the initial phase of the project.

Dickenson County drug treatment center administrator hired, staff hiring begins  

Center officials say hiring and insurance contracts are the final pieces before an opening date is set 

Galax cancels its mural project that turned controversial. Here are 5 things to know.

The city rejected the original design for the mural, saying it didn't represent Galax. Here are some aspects of the controversy that haven't gotten much attention.

The Pulse: Nonprofit raises more than $2 million to expand pediatric cancer treatments and resources in Southwest Virginia

Plus, more Virginians are paying out of pocket for emergency department visits and LewisGale Hospital Montgomery announces a new CEO.

Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Police department touts drop in Roanoke crime

Plus: There's an opportunity tonight to get a last look at Roanoke's Democratic city council candidates before the Aug. 4 primary.