Prosecutors seek sentence of 18 months for ex-Va. first lady
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Federal prosecutors say former Virginia first lady Maureen McDonnell should be sentenced to at least 18 months in prison for public ...
A Night of Solidarity for persecuted Christians
A local church wants to draw attention to the plight of persecuted Christians around the world - in the Middle East and elsewhere - with ...
Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison speaks at Roanoke College
Former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison told an audience at Roanoke College on Wednesday that the fractured relationship between Congress and the President needs to ...
New Microsoft ad features VT computer science professor
A new Microsoft advertising campaign features a Virginia Tech computer science professor and his efforts to spur important medical discoveries. It highlights Wu Feng's work ...
Virginia Senate passes ‘ban the box’ bill
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Senate has approved a measure to prohibit state agencies from including on employment applications a question asking whether the ...
House GOP announces mental health care funding plan
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ House Republicans are proposing a $124 million health care package for needy Virginians, including those with serious mental illness. Del. John ...
Fairfax judge weighs delay in Jesse Matthew assault trial
FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) _ A judge will consider today whether to postpone a trial scheduled next month in Fairfax County for a Charlottesville man who ...
Undergraduate applications to VT rise 7.6 percent
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Tech says undergraduate applications for admission have increased 7.6 percent. The university says it has received nearly 22,500 freshman applications ...
Va. Senate approves marijuana derivatives for epilepsy
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Senate has overwhelmingly approved a proposal to legalize two derivatives of the marijuana plant for treating severe epilepsy. The ...
Va. lawmaker withdraws constitutional convention measure
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia apparently will not be backing a convention of states to amend the U.S. Constitution this year. Del. Scott Lingamfelter withdrew ...
UVa police investigating report of sexual assault at dorm
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) _ University of Virginia police say they're investigating a report that a student was sexually assaulted at an on-campus residence hall. A ...
BBB offers tips for victims in Anthem cyber-attack
The hackers in this week's cyber-attack stole information from current and former Anthem customers, including names, address, social security numbers, birthdates and other information that ...
McAuliffe talks economy
Governor Terry McAuliffe says his administration worked hard in its first year to diversify Virginia's economy ... trying to offset defense spending cuts ... more ...
Roanoke County police make meth arrest at home of suspected lab
From Roanoke County Police: At 4:20 a.m. Thursday, Roanoke County Police were called to investigate a disturbance in the 2600 block of Harborwood Drive. The ...
Work on culvert under new Roanoke train platform begins
The heavy lifting to prepare for Roanoke's Amtrak station due here in 20-17 is underway ... as an underground culvert is fortified to support the ...
Va. Senate approves proposed constitutional amendment on charter schools
The Virginia Senate has passed a proposed constitutional amendment designed to increase the number of charter schools in the state. Right now, only public school ...
Campus sexual assault legislation moving through Assembly
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Legislation to assure that sexual assaults on college campuses are reported to authorities is advancing in the House of Delegates. A ...
Va. inmate lawmaker votes against prohibiting porn in jail
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A Virginia lawmaker who spends his nights in jail is opposing a measure aimed at keeping pornography out of the hands ...
Leaders who took on homeless Va. vets challenge honored
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Community leaders from across Virginia are being honored for tackling the issue of homelessness among veterans. The leaders being recognized Thursday ...
Day of Remembrance to mark anniversary of Va. Tech shootings
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Tech is planning ceremonies, exhibits and other events to mark the eighth anniversary of a mass shooting that left 33 ...
