McAuliffe declares state of emergency in advance of expected snowstorm
Governor McAuliffe has declared a state of emergency today in advance of an expected snowstorm that is likely to be widespread and disruptive. The declaration ...
Vigil for slain VT student scheduled for Thursday evening
Virginia Tech officials say two student organizations will host a candlelight vigil Thursday for Samanata Shrestha, the VT senior who was killed over the weekend ...
Winter storm warning posted; 6-10 inches possible in Roanoke region
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire region, effective from 1:00 p.m. tomorrow until 6:00 pm Thursday. The weather ...
State Senate votes to repeal abortion ultrasound mandate; House agreement h...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Senate Democrats, enjoying a new majority in the upper chamber, are trying to repeal a law mandating that women seeking ...
VT President Steger sends letter to university community on student’s murde...
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Authorities have identified a slaying victim in Blacksburg as a Virginia Tech student. Virginia Tech says Blacksburg police identified the victim ...
Roanoke Police: “if you can, you might consider leaving work early tomorrow...
Roanoke Police say tomorrow's evening homeward commute is likely to be hazardous if the forecast snow arrives as scheduled by late afternoon. On its Facebook ...
Check with the airlines if you intend to fly out of Roanoke-Blacksburg Regi...
Trying to keep travelers from being stranded at its Charlotte hub, US Airways has already canceled outbound and inbound flights to Roanoke today. The game ...
An organization that helps place stray cats has a Valentine’s adoption spec...
Diane Novak founded Barn Cat Buddies in her Hardy home several years ago. The non-profit places cats from the local SPCA before their time is ...
VA Senate reaches across the aisle to approve legislation
The state Senate is crossing party lines to approve bipartisan legislation on Virginia’s mental health system, ethics standards for lawmakers and Sunday hunting on private ...
Hundreds of flights canceled at Southern airports
ATLANTA (AP) _ As a winter storm with potential to coat the South with ice and snow moves in, nearly 900 flights have been canceled ...
VA Senate passes ethics bill limiting gifts
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia's lawmakers could face new limits on the value of gifts they can take from lobbyists under proposals moving through the ...
Historic state tax credits have been a winner for the bottom line
A Virginia Commonwealth University study shows the 25-percent historic tax credit, enacted in 1997, has added about 4 billion dollars to the Virginia economy, generating ...
Extra milk by the truckload: supermarkets prepare for pre-storm rush as VDO...
After a series of hit-and-miss snowfalls that raced across the region in recent weeks, the one expected tomorrow appears ready to be widespread and disruptive ...
Murder-related charges dropped in case of reserve officer’s death
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Prosecutors have dropped charges that three people were involved in a Waynesboro reserve police officer's murder. According to media reports, charges ...
Significant snow event appears increasingly likely; winter storm watch issu...
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for our entire listening area, effective Wednesday morning and running through Thursday evening. The weather ...
VA Senate passes new mental health bill after impassioned Deeds speech
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Authorities could detain a mentally ill individual for up to 24 hours in emergency custody under a bill approved by the ...
VT: Blacksburg murder suspects are current student, recent grad
Two people are under arrest on charges related to a Blacksburg murder investigation that started yesterday. Virginia Tech says one of those charged is a ...
Residents can weigh in on Raleigh Court Library upgrade
From 5 to 8 tomorrow night at the Raleigh Court Library local residents can meet with an architect. That branch near Patrick Henry High School ...
Virginia prepares to implement voter photo-ID law
The State Board of Election is already looking ahead to July 1st, the date a new voter ID law will take effect. That is when ...
There is help available for victims of domestic violence
After a kick-off meeting late last year, the domestic violence initiative spearheaded by City Council member Sherman Lea plans to have one forum in each ...
