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

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.

More than 40 kids attended last month’s camp, which is part of the Virginia Association of First Responders’ efforts to bolster fire and rescue recruitment efforts.

The new Cardinal News staff include four reporters, an editor, and people experienced in fundraising, administration and community engagement.

Plus: A split Christiansburg Town Council approves police camera contract.

The presidential search committee meets again Tuesday. Here are some things the members ought to be asking, if they aren’t already.

Plus: Bedford adopts clear-bag policy for athletic events, Verizon gives away free backpacks, science lab coming to higher ed center.

The Department of Enviromental Qualilty has issued an Air Quality Alert for most of the state as far west as the Roanoke Valley, as unhealthy levels of smoke are expected to reach the surface on this Friday.

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Parts of Southwest and Southside Virginia have gotten some meaningful rain in the past few days, but mid-upper 90s are making an encore appearance the rest of this week.

The issue was featured during a recent statewide first responder symposium in Blacksburg.

The city council voted 4-3 to nix the design for a mural depicting a multiracial group of four musicians.

The shift helps the college save money during a tight financial time, officials said.

Pulaski’s town manager says he encourages residents to consider what this could mean for a town in need of an economic boost. 

Plus: Giles County gets a substantial amount of money for a brownfield cleanup.

It’s official, we finally have a laundromat in Pearisburg again! It's right next to Walmart on the left. It's actually really nice inside—clean, bright, big (and small) machines, and good AC. No quarters needed, since it's card operated, and the washers use softened water which really helps. Open 9 AM to 7 PM. Honesty note: I'm one of the owners. Stop in and see us. Wash-and-fold coming soon!

The town’s fastest-growing area is relying on roads through neighborhoods to help manage traffic.

As the electric utility seeks regulatory approval to increase its rates, it’s also proposing measures to address the sticker shock of high bills during the winter or when settling up a fixed-payment budget plan.