The math suggests that if the GOP had a unified slate, then Mayor Larry Taylor might have not just won reelection but led the balloting. mrf.lu/2_y1D

The convicted murderer in a sensational Bedford case from 1985 says new evidence proves he didn’t commit the crime, but prosecutors say it’s inconclusive. mrf.lu/2_Pmm

The at-large approach rewards candidates who can run consistently across the city and punishes those who do well in one part but not others. Here’s a look at how the winners won. mrf.lu/2_Ptm

William Fleming and Northside hope to rally to make the playoffs. Rural Retreat hopes to overcome a six-game losing streak in the middle of the season to make the field. Here are the scenarios. mrf.lu/2_BbL

Every date in Valley Link’s table has moved, the line’s by more than a year and a half. mrf.lu/2_p8-

County supervisors voted on a key agreement without publicizing what they were doing, according to the resident’s legal action. mrf.lu/2_pq-

The congressional election affecting Danville, Lynchburg and Charlottesville had been too close to call Tuesday night. mrf.lu/2_X4t

This is where we’ll be commenting on the election through the day and the results once they come in. mrf.lu/2_XHC

Here are some of the dynamics that may shape this year’s results in the commonwealth. mrf.lu/2_Htq

Elsewhere, many of the counties in far Southwest are coming in with less than 60% of their early vote from two years ago. mrf.lu/2_vpM

The report cites a 63% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the past six years. mrf.lu/2_vzb

What ballots won’t be counted Tuesday night? When will results become official? Who “calls” elections? We answer those questions and more. mrf.lu/2_bJH

The city is purchasing the Fidelity Bank building for $2.5 million for space. mrf.lu/2_b0q

No Republican incumbent was reelected, ending the body’s GOP majority. mrf.lu/2_bsk

Two Lee County neighbors have a question for the utility: What justifies a 23% jump? mrf.lu/2_8mR

Del. Tom Garrett, R-Buckingham County, wants an investigation into why the name of a deceased canine turned up on the list of those to whom the governor has restored civil rights. mrf.lu/2_8Z9

These are the pairings based on Friday night’s games, with more games coming Saturday in other regions. mrf.lu/2_fS6

Success rates for getting offenders to pay vary widely across the region, but a change is coming Jan. 1. mrf.lu/2_f1z

Democrat Tom Perriello says the race is “too close to call” and The Associated Press hasn’t “called” the race, but McGuire’s lead appears insurmountable. mrf.lu/2_rDD

The referendum passed in 14 out of 47 localities, with the contest in Martinsville still too close to call. mrf.lu/2_0BR