Roanoke's River Park Launch • Election Fraud Charges • Crozet Tragedy

A 12-year-old child swept away by floodwaters in Crozet has been found deceased, according to Albemarle County officials.Roanoke formally begins construction on the In-River Play Park and a first-of-its-kind Wasena Skatepark.Former Roanoke City Council candidate Jamaal Jackson pleads not guilty to election fraud related to forged petition signatures.Lt. Governor Winsome Earle-Sears expresses moral opposition to a reproductive rights bill, reigniting political tensions.John Clair is appointed the new police chief of Blacksburg, following the retirement of Chief Todd Brewster.Virginia International Raceway opens its 2025 season with Hyperfest, drawing Roanoke-area motorsports fans.Roanoke County hosts Kids to Parks Day this Saturday at Explore Park, including ziplining and a movie night.Roanoke Diversity Center invites the community to the 2025 Gayla fundraiser this Sunday at Fishburn Mansion.Governor Youngkin orders all flags in Virginia to be lowered for Peace Officers' Memorial Day.A free grief workshop by Good Samaritan Hospice uses art to help those coping with loss.Bedford County begins culvert replacement work on Atkins Hollow Road with delays expected into July.Lynchburg VA Clinic is officially renamed after WWII hero Desmond T. Doss.