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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.
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9mAttorney 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.
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10mIf 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.
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8mGrant 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.
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9mHeating and utility assistance is available in far Southwest this winter
As winter months approach, more rate increases could be coming.
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11mVHSL points update: Here are the playoff implications for final weekend of regular season
William Fleming and Northside hope to rally to make the playoffs. Rural Retreat hopes to overcome a six-game losing streak in the middle of the season to make the field. Here are the scenarios.