Jeff Akers News Today

Newcomer Kim Bowman also earned Christiansburg council seat.

One of the big questions in the Roanoke and New River valleys is whether Democrats can win in two newly drawn districts — one in the House and one in Senate.

Jeff Akers is contesting some of the amount he owes.

The council race is among the most competitive contests in Montgomery County this year as there are seven candidates vying for three seats.

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The contest could see some noteworthy outcomes, depending on which three candidates emerge victorious in November.

The elected bodies that could see some shakeups this year are the Montgomery County Board of Supervisors and School Board and Christiansburg Town Council.

Adams Street Partners announced today it has secured more than $3.2 billion in capital commitments for its Secondaries Investment Program, including the successful close of Global Secondary Fund 7.

Investigators said 59-year-old Jeff Akers was driving eastbound in an SUV when he lost control and struck a guardrail. His vehicle crossed into oncoming traffic and struck a pick-up truck driven by 73-year-old H. Dale Hall.

One man was killed and another injured in a two-vehicle crash Thursday afternoon in Liberty Township, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol.