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Local News from Rocktown Now
12 minutes ago in Local
Spanberger issues proclamation honoring 75th Anniversary of Moton High School Walkout
Yesterday was the 75th Anniversary of the 1951 Moton High School Walkout in Farmville.
23 minutes ago in Local
Tazewell County judge blocks redistricting referendum
A judge has blocked the new congressional map voters approved on Tuesday.
Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock retiring in June, shifting to advisory role
After 12 years of leadership that reshaped Virginia Tech Athletics, Whit Babcock announced today that he will transition from his role as the director of athletics, effective June 30, 2026.
14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Local
UPDATE: Scene is clear
Motorists are advised to use caution when traveling through the area to give first responders space to work.
16 hours ago in Local
Wilt bill establishing objective scoring criteria for parole decisions becomes law
The legislation reportedly creates a ten-factor scoring system designed to bring greater consistency and transparency to parole decisions.
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
2 days ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.