SPCA: abandoned pet numbers rise sharply this year
It may not be a scientific measure, but the Roanoke Valley SPCA believes the recession's affects on many families are being felt more this year ...
Hike for Haiti Saturday in Roanoke
A hike up Mill Mountain tomorrow is designed to raise money for the earthquake ravaged Haiti. It's called a Hike for Haiti and it starts ...
Big job: bagging 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes
The Roanoke Civic Center parking lot will be bustling before sunrise tomorrow, starting with 40,000 pounds of sweet potatoes. The story from News/Talk 960's Evan ...
Roanoke Police release photo of car vandalism suspect
Roanoke police have released surveillance pictures of a suspect in vehicle vandalism over the weekend. Thirty-two vehicles in three neighborhoods suffered damage, mostly from smashed ...
Work on new residence hall underway at Roanoke College
The Roanoke College campus is a busy place this summer. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin reports ...
PH ballroom restoration complete as ribbon-cutting nears
The former Patrick Henry Hotel is now just one week away from its first public moment in its new form. A ribbon-cutting next Thursday will ...
Proposed Vinton library seen as revitalization centerpiece
Vinton and Roanoke County are teaming to purchase downtown property for eventual construction of a new library. And as News/Talk 960's Evan Jones reports, it's ...
Fire departments across the state work on volunteer recruitment and sustain...
A new study is underway involving 20 fire departments across the state. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin says one department chosen to participate is Roanoke County ...
Coventry Commonwealth Games prepare for 22nd year
The Coventry Commonwealth Games return for a 22nd year next month, bringing thousands of athletes and their families from across Virginia to the Roanoke Valley ...
DMV offices will display Amber Alerts
Urgent notices of missing or abducted children will now be displayed in Virginia's DMV offices. News/Talk 960's Evan Jones has the story ...
Bowers: city should keep pledge to limit meals tax hike to two years
"Eat for Education" is set to expire at the end of June next year. The two-year, 2% meals tax increase was enacted last year to ...
Center for Traumatic Stress now in one location
Officials cut the ribbon on the Center for Traumatic Stress Monday in Salem. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has details. Click here for more information ...
City, school officials say “Eat for Education” is living up to its promise...
The first year of "Eat for Education" is almost over, and Roanoke City and and school officials say it has made an important difference. News/Talk ...
One year later, life looks good for goat found tied up in hot trunk
It's been one year since Bedford County sheriff's deputies found a goat bound and panting in a hot trunk, and from all appearances, the animal ...
COMING SOON: wireless phone plans from Cox Communications
Cox Communications currently has wireless phone service in the Hampton Roads area and News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin says, those in the Roanoke area will soon have the ...
Veterinarian: despite warnings, pet heat stroke cases come in
It's another day to remind pet owners about the dangers of heat stroke, especially for dogs. A Roanoke veterinarian says despite the warnings, they still ...
Roanoker writes thriller on domestic terrorism
A new novel about domestic terrorism puts the Roanoke Valley at the center of the action. Roanoker Darryl Hurd's book The Enemy Next Door looks ...
Apco: Proposed emissions standards would raise rates 10-15%
The federal government is proposing new pollution standards for coal-powered power plants. The Environmental Protection Agency says it would greatly reduce emissions of toxic chemicals ...
Cat crisis at Roanoke Valley SPCA
The Roanoke Valley SPCA is in cat overload mode. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has details on a plan to find homes for many of the animals ...
Blast from the past: antique, classic cars drive into Salem Sunday
Close to 60 classic and antique cars will be motoring into the Roanoke Valley this weekend. It is part of a week-long, 1000-mile road rally ...
