Democrats study Markey's Massachusetts primary winRep. Seth Moulton was among the first Democrats after the 2024 elections to publicly question his party’s support for the inclusion of transgender athletes in sports. That decision, and the backlash that followed, might have contributed to his loss in Massachusetts' Sept. 1 primary against 80-year-old Sen. Ed Markey.Roanoke Times14d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentSeth Moultonwhite house press access ruling
Ringgold Rail Trail restoration nears finish lineClose to eight years after Tropical Storm Michael ravaged part of the Ringgold Rail Trail, repair work is nearing the finish line, but federal reimbursements are still in limbo.Roanoke Times21d agoWhole story →BuildCulturetrail restoration update
Judge says no to Trump’s name on Kennedy CenterA U.S. federal judge on Tuesday again blocked the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts in Washington from inscribing President Donald Trump's name on its facade.Roanoke Times23d agoWhole story →Culturekennedy center naming dispute
