Court won’t rehear ex-U.Va. lax man’s appeal in ex’s slaying...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ The Supreme Court of Virginia won't be rehearing a former University of Virginia lacrosse player's appeal in the killing of his ...
Carilion CEO touts health care giant’s economic impact
Nancy Agee has been the president and C-E-O at Carilion Clinic for almost 4 years now ... and for the first time since succeeding Ed ...
Both parties favor ethics law changes, but some proposals have their critic...
Ethics reform is one issue likely to gain bipartisan support in this year's General Assembly session, but there are critics of some proposals to lower ...
North Cross School presents “Education 2025”
North Cross School is hosting an open community event for local leaders in education to discuss the future of education for the community. The "Education ...
Timber county payments fall in Virginia after subsidy expires
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia and 40 other states losing money after Congress ended subsidies to counties that contain national forest land. Agriculture Secretary Tom ...
Former W&L student sentenced in fatal crash
LEXINGTON, Va. (AP) _ A former Washington and Lee University student has been sentenced to three years in prison in a fatal crash. Nicholas Hansel ...
New Works Festival debuts at Mill Mountain
The Playwright's Lab at Hollins University and Mill Mountain Theatre are joining forces to produce three new plays that debut tomorrow night ... more from ...
Senate panel votes to override AG on in-state tuition
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Legislation is advancing in the Virginia Senate to bar undocumented immigrants from attending state colleges at in-state tuition rates. On an ...
UPDATE: Police identify bank robbery suspect
UPDATED 5:25 pm -- Police identify the suspect Peter John Bell, age 54, of Roanoke. He is charged with robbery. UPDATED 3:30 pm -- Police ...
Donations dry up to former governor’s legal defense fund
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Donations to former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's legal defense fund have dried up following his conviction on corruption charges. The fund's ...
Star Tank will return in 2015
The hit reality show "Shark Tank" inspired Roanoke's Star Tank ... which will return this year. WFIR's Alexis Manley has the story. 01-01 Star Tank ...
Roanoke leaders remember Cabell Brand
Cabell Brand created Total Action Against Poverty ... transitioning from a successful business career to a world of philanthropy ... a champion of education, civil ...
Va. launches health plan for uninsured with mental illnesses
The McAuliffe administration has launched a new program to provide health insurance for thousands of Virginians now without it. These are low-income residents with "serious ...
Sexual orientation won’t be added to hate crimes in Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A bill to add sexual orientation to the definition of hate crimes is dead in Virginia. The Republican-controlled Senate Courts of ...
Virginia governor urges crackdown on campus sexual misconduct
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe says the state must do more to combat sexual violence on college campuses. In his annual State ...
Department releases number of Virginia sign-ups for health insurance market...
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Federal officials say nearly 300,000 Virginians have signed up for the health insurance marketplace under the program's second open enrollment. The ...
Ex-Va. governor renews request to remain free during appeal
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell is renewing his request to remain free while he appeals his corruption convictions. McDonnell's attorneys filed ...
Carilion Clinic CEO supports Medicaid Expansion
Carilion Clinic president and CEO Nancy Agee is among those supporting Medicaid expansion in Virginia ... speaking to the Kiwanis Club of Roanoke today, Agee ...
Roanoke delegate still supports Medicaid expansion
With Republican majorities now in both Chambers of the General Assembly, Medicaid expansion probably won't gain traction in the new session ... but the lone ...
Local legislator gears up for new session
Today is opening day for the General Assembly's 45-day "short session" session in Richmond ... time for local legislators like Salem's Greg Habeeb to roll ...
