The gloves came off Thursday in the Roanoke Mayor’s race. Incumbent Sherman Lea and challenger David Bowers met during a virtual forum presented by the Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce. During a sharp exchange on several issues, they questioned each other’s record as mayor.

Family, friends and a flyover provided a final salute for World War II veteran Russ Robinson Thursday in Roanoke. Robinson died earlier this week at the age of 97.

The film is called “Medic Zero”.

More than 3,000 people signed an online petition to try to reinstate spring break.

Rockbridge Vineyard has opened its own brewery.