Carilion “MyChart” passes 100,000 milestone

Carilion's MyChart has surpassed the 100,000 patient milestone. MyChart is a secure patient portal which allows patients access their medical records online as well as ...

UPDATE: Juvenile who claimed she was abducted and sexually assaulted recant...

The Roanoke Police Department was investigating an abduction and sexual assault that was reported Tuesday morning. Detectives say after further questioning and interviews they found ...

Two schools in Roanoke County join best high schools list

Cave Spring and Glenvar high schools made the 2015 Best High Schools list compiled by U.S. News & World Report. The list highlights top-performing public ...

Virginia State Police: Plane wreckage found; at least 2 dead

SALTVILLE, Va. (AP) _ Police say at least two people died when a small airplane crashed into a mountain in southwest Virginia. State Police Lt ...

U.Va. president’s contract extended up to May 2019

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ The governing board of the University of Virginia has approved a contract extension for President Teresa A. Sullivan. The university announced ...

Va. marker to pay homage to 18 killed in 1889 wreck

THAXTON, Va. (AP) _ A state historical marker has been dedicated in remembrance of one of the worst train accidents in Virginia history. The marker was unveiled Tuesday ...

BBB: Beware of website selling bulldog puppies

The Better Business Bureau Serving Western Virginia wants to warn consumers about a scam website named Comfort Bulldogs, which claims to sell bulldog puppies. The ...

Last of 10 sculptures placed in Elmwood Park

Today at 1:00 p.m., "Celebration" by Cecilia Lueze will be placed along the Williamson Road entrance to the Art Walk in Elmwood Park. During Festival ...

Two schools in Roanoke County earn Board of Excellence Award

Governor Terry McAuliffe and the state Board of Education announced yesterday that 252 schools and four school divisions earned 2015 Virginia Index of Performance awards ...

Six juveniles charged with stealing recreation equipment

The Vinton Police Department says six juveniles, ranging in age from 10 to 16, are charged with stealing thousands of dollars' worth of recreation equipment ...

Roanoke city workers, volunteers team up to build and maintain trails

Roanoke Parks and Recreation is teaming with volunteers  to help maintain and build new trails in the community. The next project will take place at ...

UPDATE: Man who eluded Vinton Police last week is now in custody

UPDATED May 19 -- From Town of Vinton Police: In regard to suspect Randy Fink who was involved in the vehicle pursuit on May 10, ...

Star Tank tip-off featured some big ideas

The next Roanoke "Star Tank" featuring entrepreneurs looking for seed money and advice takes place in October ... but at last week's Tip-off a number ...

Preservationists: Sweet Briar buildings, land should be protected whether c...

Preservationists say they are not attempting to enter the debate on whether Sweet Briar should close, but they do want its buildings and land to ...

Roanoke County Police Department kicks of Click It or Ticket Twitter initia...

The Roanoke County Police Department is participating in the national seat belt enforcement campaign, Click It or Ticket. Just ahead of Memorial Day weekend, Roanoke County officers ...

Deputy fired after off-duty shooting incident

Joshua Dean Nash has worked with the Henry County Sheriff's Office since March 2011, he was terminated on Sunday. Nash is accused of shooting 60-year-old Eric ...

Angels of Assisi hosting Heartworm Clinic

Angels of Assisi is hosting a walk-in Heartworm Clinic to help dogs get tested and started on monthly prevention. Heartworms are carried by mosquitoes and ...

VDOT holding “Pardon Our Dust” meeting

The Virginia Department of Transportation is holding a public information meeting on the I-81 Exit 150 Improvement Project. The "Pardon Our Dust" meeting is from ...

Dominion announces alternate routes for proposed pipeline

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Dominion Resources Inc. says it has come up with alternative segments for a proposed natural gas pipeline in two Virginia counties ...

Pipeline committee meets one more time

Its not sure what impact the Roanoke County Pipeline Advisory Committee will have if and when the Mountain Valley Pipeline is built - but they ...