You can start voting in June's primaries tomorrow. Early voting will run Friday through June 14th. Election Day will be June 17th. These are the primaries for November's elections for governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, the House of Delegates and local offices. You can get more info at Elections.Virginia.gov.
Richmond is making changes to how city officials can spend taxpayer money.Preview: Construction on a state-of-the-art cancer center is underway in Roanoke. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Carillion Taubman Cancer Center yesterday. The 100-million-dollar project will feature new equipment, more specialists and enhanced collaborations with partners like Virginia Tech and the Blue Ridge Cancer Center. The new building should be ready to open in the fall of 2027.
Residents of Roanoke City can obtain free carbon monoxide alarms. Roanoke Fire-EMS responds to around 35-thousand carbon monoxide-related calls every year, prompting them to distribute free alarms and safety information. The colorless and odorless gas can leak from various appliances, leading to symptoms like dizziness and headaches. It is advised to install alarms near potential sources of leaks and on each floor of multi-level homes. If you suspect a carbon monoxide leak, call 911 immediately for assistance.