Explore Park introduces “Artisan Saturdays”
Roanoke County is calling it "Artisan Saturdays" ... a chance to see area craftsmen at work, hear local music - and perhaps see Explore Park ...
New EPA water rule: conservationists applaud, critics call it federal overr...
Conservationists applaud a new Obama administration rule that greatly expands the waterways governed by federal regulation, but critics say it's another harmful example of federal ...
Intersection of Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue scheduled to close
The intersection of Grandin Road and Memorial Avenue will be closed today from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m for the Repaving Project. A detour will ...
Violent crime up, property offenses down in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Violent crime increased and property crime decreased in Virginia in 2014. The Virginia State Police released the annual report on crime ...
Man dies after getting trapped under a truck
A Lynchburg-area businessman and Bedford County community leader died Friday after he was found trapped under a truck. The Sheriff’s Office says it happened on ...
Slow rolls and lane closures scheduled this week for Interstate 581 at Vall...
As part of the ongoing work at the Valley View Interchange project on Interstate 581, lane closures and slow rolls will be in place this ...
Trial begins for Jesse Matthew in 2005 Fairfax attack
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) _ Jesse Matthew, who could eventually face a death penalty in the slaying of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham, is going ...
PATH Day is about fun and being healthy
The "PATH" program has been focused in Roanoke City on helping children become more physically active ... tomorrow an event in northwest Roanoke will encourage ...
Safety tips for kids now out of school
Roanoke County High School seniors graduate today ... locally that means all schoolchildren are now home for the summer ... and its a time for ...
No time to rest: 611 prepares to lead first excursions this weekend
The freshly-restored Norfolk and Western 611 is wasting no time leading excursions. It's already in Manassas, ready to take on its first passengers tomorrow, and ...
White House makes case for Medicaid expansion in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Obama administration says Virginia would have better health and a higher standard of living if the state were to expand ...
Virginia court hears appeal on Sweet Briar College closing
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Supreme Court of Virginia is weighing a desperate plea to temporarily block the planned closure of Sweet Briar College. Justices ...
Short feature film will shoot in Roanoke this weekend
Another movie project is about to take place in Roanoke ... a short film about addiction inspired by a trip to the Rescue Mission ...
Botetourt wants input on Gateway Center
Botetourt County wants the public to weigh in on a master plan for the "Gateway Center" at exit 150 on I-81 ... which will look ...
Volunteers help 28 dogs recover from filthy conditions, begin new lives
A Roanoke-based animal rescue organization is really busy right now, caring for 28 dogs brought here after their rescue from filthy conditions inside a West ...
Victim in 2005 case linked to Hannah Graham to take stand
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) _ The victim in a 2005 sexual assault that authorities have linked to the death of University of Virginia student Hannah Graham ...
Virginia justices set to hear Sweet Briar College appeal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Supreme Court of Virginia is being asked to temporarily block the planned closure of Sweet Briar College. With arguments scheduled ...
Woman presses charges against commissioner of revenue
According to a Roanoke County spokesperson, on May 15, Carla Bream went to the Roanoke County Commissioner of the Revenue's office to discuss a tax ...
3 Mega Millions tickets sold at same Va. store worth $1M
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Lottery says three tickets bought at the same Richmond-area convenience store are worth $1 million apiece in the latest ...
Governor’s ethics panel says more ethics reforms needed
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The leaders of Gov. Terry McAuliffe's ethics committee say Virginia has much work left to do in cleaning up its state ...
