ConAgra Foods has voluntarily recalled a limited number of packages of its Andy Capp’s Hot Fries flavor product. They may contain the Andy Capp’s Cheddar Fries flavor, which would include an undeclared allergen, soy. Anyone who has an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy runs the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products. The product was shipped to retail food distributors in three states for distribution to retail stores in Virginia and seven other states.

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12/14/2012 6:00 a.m. UPDATE:

An overnight Ferrum College campus lockdown has been lifted and students are asked to resume normal activities. Just before 6:00 a.m. officials said students were free to move around campus as usual and that exams would proceed as scheduled. Ferrum College Police, Franklin County Sheriff’s deputies and Virginia State Police continue to investigate an attempted armed robbery and robbery of a wallet at gunpoint last night. Campus police responded to the first call around 9:15. The second call came in while police were taking the first report.

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An exhausting U.S. Senate race that led the nation in spending by murky outside, independent groups and has tested voters’ patience for a year is over. Democrat Tim Kaine came out with a slight edge over Republican George Allen. 52 to 48 percent. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has more…

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The Obama campaign has released details on former President Bill Clinton’s stop tonight (Saturday) in Roanoke. The Clinton event will be at Patrick Henry High School at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. You have to have a ticket to get into the event, but they are free. You can click here for a direct link on the Obama campaign website to sign up for an e-mail to get an e-ticket.

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Roanoke police are looking for Alex Daniel Paul Hamm, 36, of Roanoke. A warrant for Hamm has been obtained for the Sept. 15, 2012 murder of Anthony Dale Hall, 27, of Roanoke. Officers found Hall stabbed around 2:30 a.m. Saturday in the 700 block of Bridge Street in southwest Roanoke. That’s near the Bridge Street Grille. Hall died at the hospital and police suspect Hamm of the stabbing death. If you know the whereabouts of Hamm, you’re asked to call 911 immediately.

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Heartbreak strikes a Maryland family’s Labor Day holiday weekend, when a six year old boy drowns in Smith Mountain Lake. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has more…

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Republican vice presidential candidate Paul Ryan will speak at Northwest Hardware on Brambleton Ave. on Wednesday morning. Tickets are free, doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the event begins at 8:45. Read the rest of this story »

Several events, including the President’s appearance, will have streets closed and parking restricted in downtown Roanoke today and tonight. If you’re attending this evening’s campaign event, there are some things you’ll want to know. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has more:

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The controversy at the University of Virginia appears to be over, as the school’s governing board reinstates Teresa Sullivan as UVA president. WFIR’s Velvet Hall has details.

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