3+ hour, 38+ min ago   (949+ words) PARAKOU – The “Made in Benin” tags on Fatoumata Dosso’s fabrics represent an ambition much bigger than her fashion business: keeping more of the value of Africa’s largest cotton producer at home. The founder of DAF Collection said that the tag…...

9+ hour, 24+ min ago   (194+ words) FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. – Despite the stormy weather prompting a location change, the Boones Mill Apple Festival went off without a hitch, to the delight of many who attended. Visitors were treated to a wide variety of local vendors who were…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (301+ words) WSLS 10 News Digital Team Gov. Spanberger celebrates $7.4 million investment by Twain Lumber Co. to reopen sawmill in Henry County My Hometown’s Best: Highlighting local spots in the Grandin area Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion marks 25 years with weekend festival Former Walker…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (396+ words) It is almost time for My Hometown’s Best, where you can nominate your favorite local businesses in categories ranging from food, shopping, services, and more! Here in Roanoke, the Grandin Village is home to plenty of local spots that people…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (376+ words) FRANKFURT – The European Central Bank raised interest rates Thursday to cool inflation that is being fed by high oil prices from the Iran war. The decision was supported by a stronger-than-expected economy that suggests businesses can weather the higher borrowing…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago   (405+ words) WASHINGTON – Wholesale inflation picked up last month after cooling earlier this summer as higher oil and gas prices stemming from the Iran war keep costs elevated. In a striking acknowledgment Wednesday, Trump said that oil prices likely won’t come down…...

2+ day, 18+ hour ago   (360+ words) TORONTO, ONT – Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Thursday he hopes U.S. President Donald Trump’s Republicans lose both the House and Senate in the midterm elections, saying voters should punish Trump politically for his escalating trade war with Canada. “Hopefully he’s…...

2+ day, 14+ hour ago   (414+ words) Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said the agency that regulates television “threatened” the show and that an interview with James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, will not air on television but on YouTube — thus bypassing any…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (254+ words) LONDON – The CEO of Ryanair on Thursday disputed that a passenger injured during a flight on one of its planes in July was partly sucked out a broken window. Ljubisa Karovic injured his neck and shoulder and had friction burns…...

2+ day, 15+ hour ago   (407+ words) BEIJING – China and the United States hope to reach an agreement on lowering import taxes soon, a Chinese government spokesperson said Thursday, fueling expectations that an announcement could come when the leaders of the two countries meet in two weeks....