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Days before Arson Awareness Week, officials say arson fires are on the decline.  News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin reports ...
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Governor McDonnell has declared a state of emergency after powerful storms killed at least eight people in Virginia. Seven died when one of those storms ...
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Area community service agencies are teaming up with law enforcement to take part in another national prescription drug take-back day. The idea is to keep ...
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Virginia's forest fire season officially ends on Saturday. That means as of Sunday, outdoor burning will once again be permitted before 4:00 p.m. But as ...
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Leaders from area colleges, governments, and the business community will come together tomorrow to talk about regional sustainability ...
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Virginia Tech will appeal a $55,000 federal fine, and in making the announcement, Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli blasted the U.S. Department of Education. Details from ...
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College professors and American Civil Liberties Union are entering a court case involving Virginia's Attorney General and his demand for private communications from a former ...
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Interested in a security system for your house? There's one company you might want to stay away from. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has details ...
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Crews are stringing new power lines into place in southwest Roanoke County. It's part of a project designed to bring more reliable service to parts ...
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Virginia legislators are trying once again to redraw the state's legislative districts, this after Governor McDonnell vetoed their earlier plan. And as News/Talk 960's Evan ...
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The Second Annual Virginia Tall Tales Championship is coming up next weekend.  News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin with more on the event. Click here for registration ...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court rejected a call Monday from Virginia's attorney general to depart from its usual practice and put review of the ...
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Area health officials are urging parents to take advance of spring break by getting their kids up to date on all their school-required vaccinations.  The ...
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Virginia has a new protective orders law in place that should make it easier for those who feel threatened. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin explains. Click ...
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Virginia Western Community College wants to provide tuition-free education to any qualifying Roanoke area high school senior. And as News/Talk 960's Evan Jones reports, it ...
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AARP is bringing a town hall meeting to Roanoke Monday to hear what's on the minds of the 50-plus population in this area. Ginger Thompson ...
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Another section of the Roanoke River Greenway is almost complete, bringing a much larger long-term plan closer to completion as well. This latest stretch runs ...
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The 581 interchange at Valley View in Roanoke is now on a list to be finished.  News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has details ...
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The details must still be worked out, but plans are in the works to build a paved exercise path on William Fleming High School property ...
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Residents living in downtown Roanoke could soon see some changes to the residential parking program. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin says city officials plan to meet ...
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