For more than 60 years, the heartbeat of Penhook could be found at Blair’s Country Store, a 110-year-old ...

As the community works to honor the men remembered through the Raising the Shade project, it’s worth pausing to learn about ...

It started with curiosity — and a simple online search that would uncover a forgotten chapter of Franklin County’s history.

Around now, nothing seems to be quite as alluring as a hearty stew bubbling away on the stove. Perfect for feeding crowds and ...

Smith Mountain Gap, as seen July 15, 1960, was an isolated place surrounded by farmland when it was chosen as the site of an innovative hydroelectric plant built by Appalachian Power Co. It wasn't ...

The foundation for the dam that today holds back Smith Mountain Lake was laid more than 500 million years ago. In the late Pre-Cambrian era, long before the appearance of dinosaurs, fish, land plants ...

Let’s face it: gifting can be stressful. On the giving end, it’s the process of finding something that not only shows you care but that the recipient will enjoy. On the receiving end, it’s crossing ...

A book by Radford University alumnus Ron Peterson Jr. details the case of Gina Renee Hall, who went missing in 1980 and whose remains have never been recovered. A local man, Stephen Epperly, was the ...

For many folks, autumn signals the start of sweater weather, pumpkin spice, and comfort foods. But for runners, this time of year means crisp air, scenic routes with colorful foliage, and preparation ...

Emma Coleman 540-981-3198 Jul 30, 2022 Jul 30, 2022 Updated Sep 7, 2023 A new statewide, searchable cold case database sparked a new lead in a 19-year-old murder investigation late last month. “I just ...

Stacker compares and contrasts Alfred Hitchcock and Steven Spielberg, according to the data and history available. Similarities and differences are highlighted between the movie careers of the two ...

Associated Press Jul 17, 2023 Jul 17, 2023 Updated Jan 20, 2024 ...