“No Kings” protests take place in Southwest Virginia on Independence Day

ROANOKE, Va. – As many of us mark July 4th with celebrations and fireworks, some Roanoke residents decided to spend the day protesting Donald Trump and his administration as part of the national “No Kings” protests. Around 200 people showed up at Elmwood …

Virginia Madsen mourns death of ‘legend’ brother Michael

Virginia Madsen is remembering her big brother Michael for his legacy off the screen following the actor’s death on Thursday at the age of 67. “My brother Michael has left the stage,” the Oscar-nominated “Sideways” actress said in a statement to Variety. “ …

Record amount raised from Run for the Children for Virginia’s House

The Run for the Children board closed out 20 years of the event in a big way by presenting $21,500 to Virginia's House, the highest amount raised since the event started in Graham.Run for the Children is a 10K, 5K and 1K Fun Run fundraiser which was …

Virginia Madsen Mourns: ‘I Miss My Big Brother’ Michael

Virginia Madsen is mourning her famous older brother. Michael Madsen, best known for starring in Quentin Tarantino’s Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill, was found unresponsive at his home in Malibu on Thursday morning and pronounced dead by paramedics. He was 67 …

Virginia Madsen Pays Tribute to Late Brother Michael Madsen

Virginia Madsen paid tribute to her late brother, Michael Madsen, following his death at age 67 on Thursday, July 3. “My brother Michael has left the stage. He was thunder and velvet. Mischief wrapped in tenderness. A poet disguised as an outlaw,” Virginia …

Remembering Virginia's Uncle Sam: Veteran's lifelong mission to share American flags with thousands

EDITOR'S NOTE: This story first aired in March 2017 when Tommy Sammons was 91 years old. RICHMOND, Va. — Tommy Sammons, a Richmond native who passed away at the age of 91 in September 2022, lived a life dedicated to celebrating and sharing American …

Virginia approves some forms of 'conversion therapy' despite state ban

Following a new decree signed last month, Virginia officials will now allow talk-based ‘conversion therapy’ as part of an agreement with a conservative religious group that sued over the state’s ban on the practice. In 2020, Virginia passed a law banning …

Recent Report Shows That Rep. Virginia Foxx Sold Up to $65K Worth of Energy Transfer Stock

July 3, 2025 records indicate that Representative Virginia Foxx filed a sale of Energy Transfer ET, valued between $16,002 and $65,000. According to the July filing, the transaction occurred on June 24, 2025. Currently, Energy Transfer shares are trading …

House Fire on Virginia Avenue

July 4th, 2025 by WCBC Radio Cumberland fire crews have responded to Virginia Avenue for a house fire.  It is now a second alarm assignment.  The fire is in the 200 block and Virginia Avenue is closed between Second and Third Streets.

Virginia Madsen mourns loss of actor Michael, says "I miss my big brother"