Paramedics are helping patients manage illnesses, connect with services and avoid calling 911. But these programs can be tough to sustain in rural areas.

Spanberger declares a state of emergency due to drought conditions and low hay production in Virginia

Governor also issued an executive order aimed at reducing regulations and supporting agricultural producers through the drought.

Former city manager removes Martinsville as defendant on whistleblower retaliation claim in lawsuit

Attorney Mark Krudys also withdrew as Ferrell-Benavides’ attorney but remains the lawyer for Mayor L.C. Jones in his legal action.

One of our hottest starts to September, after the last two were among the coolest

Still no sign of consistently cooler temperatures or wetter drought-easing weather patterns on the horizon.

Section of I-81 in Roanoke Valley expands to 3 lanes each way

The widening effort is among dozens of construction projects in the state’s Interstate 81 Corridor Improvement Program.

Why the SCC should hold a field hearing on the proposed Dominion merger in St. Paul

Lt. Gov. Ghazala Hashmi should take her listening tour on the merger there, as well. Southwest Virginia is outside Dominion's service territory but still has things at stake.