Republican incumbent Holliday and party-mate Taylor elected to Salem council based on unofficial results

Former education secretary: Private colleges serve a public good, and Virginia should invest accordingly

Virginia’s nonprofit private colleges are indispensable state partners by awarding one-third of all undergraduate degrees and nearly 40% of nursing degrees in the state.

Greene and Niederstadt win Martinsville council seats in first campaigns, according to unofficial totals

Mayor L.C. Jones, the lone incumbent in the race, finished third.

Kanipe and Stewart win Radford City Council seats, with unopposed Gillespie taking mayor’s seat

School board incumbents Jane Swing and Gloria Boyd win reelection, with Ed Dickenson winning the third contested board spot.

Danville elects first woman to city council in 16 years

Three city council incumbents were reelected, as were the three school board incumbents.

Opposition votes lead in Amherst, Pulaski gambling referendums

Voters in Amherst County and the town of Pulaski were asked to weigh in on parimutuel wagering. Approval would have given a green light to Rosie’s Gaming Emporium to add locations there.