Spanberger and the Democrats lead the polls, but today the real poll begins. Here’s how the Virginia races stand as early voting gets underway.

However, the CNU poll at this point four years ago showed Democrats with similar leads, and they all lost. There are some key differences, though. Here’s a closer look.

The partnership will allow participating agencies, all of which have contributed in some way to regional housing projects, to be more strategic in their work, a local official said.

Solar is a renewable energy that is clean, unlike the toxic-producing waste of fission energy and unhealthy pollution of gas plants.

Researchers at a Roanoke-based biotech company might have discovered a way to extend their therapeutic delivery system’s shelf life. It could lead to big advances in mitigating radiation ...

Three seats on Roanoke County’s five-person school board are up for election this fall, with three incumbents facing off against newcomer challengers.

The Virginia Board of Historic Resources will consider 16 applications from across the state on Thursday. Only five will be approved.

Job creation will be the topic Thursday when the Montgomery Regional Economic Development Commission meets. The panel will convene at 11:45 a.m. in the Wikiteria Conference Room at the Virginia Tech ...

More than 75% of counties in Southwest Virginia are projected to lose population over the next two decades, reshaping the demographics of our communities and threatening long-term vitality. Career ...

Democrats are targeting 14 Republican-held House districts. Eight of those candidates have responded to our Voter Guide, and seven said they would vote to repeal the state’s right-to-work ...

A coastal storm failed to deliver more than sprinkly rain over most of Southwest and Southside Virginia this week.

Nate Hester, who spent the past year doing artistic residencies in France, Italy and Japan, now welcomes visitors into his River District studio. Such public art is important to the city’s ...