Two Shawsville schools to get more structural testing, action
Montgomery County Schools plan more corrective action to ensure the structural soundness of several school buildings -- including two in the Shawsville area. News/Talk 960's ...
Roanoke air travel increases; business travelers lead the way
Passenger counts at Roanoke Regional Airport are steadily increasing, led by a potentially important economic indicator: business travelers. News/Talk 960's Evan Jones has the story ...
Get familiar with the law
The Roanoke Bar Association is bringing back a series of public education programs designed to educate the public about the legal system. News/Talk 960's Timothy ...
Roanoke Police Chief steps up department’s cyber-presence
Roanoke Police are ramping up their cyber-presence in hopes of reaching more people in the mobile communication age. Chief Chris Perkins says police are putting ...
Freshman Delegate reflects on his first General Assembly session
The Roanoke Valley's newest state legislator says he learned a lot about the ways of Richmond this winter, and Greg Habeeb says all in all, ...
Tips for parents from a bestselling author
A well-known author of parenting books will be in the Roanoke Valley today for two classes on parenting. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin reports on John ...
Spring storm season arrives; severe weather right on time
A tornado watch is in effect for the entire Roanoke Valley until 4:00 pm. Monday. A watch means conditions are favorable for formation of such ...
Heart attack mortality rates continue to drop
Virginia's overall heart attack mortality rates have fallen for the 10th straight year. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has a breakdown of the numbers ...
Roanoke Co. prepares to regulate large wind turbines
Roanoke County is moving closer to adopting regulations for large wind energy turbines, should any company apply to put them up. And as News/Talk 960's ...
VA Lottery seeks hundreds of new retailers
Virginia Lottery officials say 5,000 retailers statewide are not enough -- or at least not ideal. News/Talk 960's Evan Jones reports they're looking for more ...
Botetourt County to spend $275,000 to attract more jobs
The 95 new Dynax America jobs coming to Botetourt County are certainly welcome, but the county is taking additional steps in efforts to attract still ...
Checkered flag about to wave on improvements at Martinsville Speedway
The 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup season has started. On April 3rd, the series comes to Martinsville Speedway. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin has more on improvements ...
Dynax to expand in Botetourt County, add 95 jobs
A Botetourt County plant is preparing to expand, and that will mean almost 100 new jobs over the next three years. The expansion work will ...
Can certain exercises head off diabetes? VT study seeks volunteers
Virginia Tech is looking for Roanoke-area volunteers to help with a study on whether a certain type of exercise can help head off diabetes. Dr ...
Roanoke County Schools retain system accreditation
Roanoke County Schools will remain accredited as a school system, the result of an outside evaulation team's visit this week. News/Talk 960's Evan Jones has ...
Neighborhood talent show this weekend in Roanoke
"Open Talent Express Yourself" kicks off this Saturday at the Melrose Library. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin reports ...
ABC charges 202 Market with allowing a striptease act
The Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control has charged 202 Market with allowing a striptease act, and the case now heads for a hearing. More ...
Shooting in Roanoke
Roanoke Police say a man was shot Tuesday afternoon in the 1700 block of Dupree Street. Two homes were also hit with gunfire. Police say ...
McDonnell already peppered with VP questions
Governor McDonnell is just over one year into office, but he's already getting peppered with questions regarding a possible Vice-Presidential nomination in 2012. McDonnell appeared ...
Conversation on economy comes to Roanoke
A national conversation on economic security is planned for early next week. News/Talk 960's Timothy Martin explains ...
