Lynchburg Fire Chief Greg Wormser was placed on administrative leave Friday, according to city spokesperson Anna Bentson.

On election night, it appeared that Abigail Spanberger had become the first Democrat to carry Lynchburg in a governor’s race in 20 years. In the end, she didn’t. Here’s what ...

Paul Morrison, Rich Creek’s appointed mayor following a major leadership shakeup, has won a four-year term as mayor through a write-in campaign. The Giles County registrar’s office verified the ...

House Republicans reelected Michael Webert of Fauquier County as whip and chose Scott Wyatt of Hanover County as caucus chair. The previous chair, Amanda Batten of James City County, lost her ...

The marker would remember Junius Blair Fishburn, a businessman and philanthropist who donated land that helped establish many of Roanoke’s parks, including his namesake, Fishburn Park.

Residents can speak at a public hearing Tuesday evening to share their thoughts on a rezoning request that would allow for the creation of a small, nature-focused resort in the county.

Some recipients will be paid as early as Saturday. Federal SNAP funding now extends through September 2026, which should provide some stability for the program going forward.

Joy Powers would be the second Democrat to announce their intention to challenge incumbent Republican Rep. Morgan Griffith for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.

The electric utility has said it is evaluating a location in Campbell County along the James River for a potential SMR but has not decided whether to pursue building one.

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Many polls also said the lieutenant governor’s race might be close, too. Only one pollster got the margins of all three races right. Here’s a look at why the the polls differed from ...

As school staff shortages remain a problem across the country, Lynchburg City Schools are hoping to beat the recruitment rush and meet job candidates Saturday.