Body found near Interstate 81
A body was found yesterday near the entrance ramp to Interstate 81 South at Exit 137 in Roanoke County. It was found in a wooded ...
Mark Warner declares victory against Ed Gillespie
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Democratic Sen. Mark Warner of Virginia was locked in a tight race with GOP challenger Ed Gillespie, a contest many thought ...
Bedford County shooting victim identified
State Police have officially identified the man killed in Bedford County last month in an officer-involved shooting. He is 37-year-old Richard Bergeron of Bedford. Officials ...
Dominion wants to begin project review
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ Dominion Resources Inc. is asking federal regulators to begin its environmental review of a proposed $500 million project to connect its ...
New website connects Chinese travelers to Virginia
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A new page on Virginia's tourism website is helping to connect Chinese travelers to the state. Gov. Terry McAuliffe says the new ...
Changing of the guard at Local Colors today
The official passing of the Local Colors baton today - Beth Lutjen was introduced as Jefferson Center as the new executive director for Local Colors ...
First Lady offers guidance on heating cost assistance
The weather is turning colder - and that means some will struggle to pay their heating bills. Virginia's First Lady has advice for those seeking ...
Mersen USA to expand in Salem, adding 50 new jobs
From Governor McAuliffe's office: Governor McAuliffe announced today that Mersen USA, a subsidiary of Mersen SA, a global expert in electrical specialties and graphite-based materials ...
This is the day Virginians will finally select a U.S. Senator
Incumbent Democrat Mark Warner and Republican challenger Ed Gillespie spent part of their last full day of campaigning for Warner's U.S. Senate seat in Roanoke ...
Yes, they can; Roanoke Valley employer will make up to five million cans a ...
One of the Roanoke Valley's newest employers is doing all it can to make millions of cans each day. The Ardagh Group cut the ceremonial ...
Police phone data partnership draws attention
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) _ A regional law enforcement initiative to gather and store personal telephone data collected in criminal investigations is drawing attention in Virginia ...
Red panda cub to remain at Mill Mountain Zoo
ROANOKE, Va. (AP) _ A 4-month-old red panda at the Mill Mountain Zoo is getting a roommate. The cub's mother stopped nursing him soon after ...
Red Cross encourages blood donations
The American Red Cross asks eligible donors to make an appointment to give blood to help ensure sufficient blood supplies are available for patients this ...
Attorney files 2nd pardon petition for Virginia inmate
NORFOLK, Va. (AP) _ A lawyer has filed a new conditional pardon petition for an inmate serving six life terms plus 118 years for a ...
Planning commission rejects proposed mental health treatment facility
The Roanoke County Planning Commission voted to not recommend the approval for re-zoning and a special use permit for the proposed mental health facility that ...
Search for new director at Mill Mountain Zoo proceeds
Mill Mountain Zoo stopped taking applications for the executive director position last Friday ... the president of the Zoo's Board of Directors, Chriss Davies-Ross, says ...
Ballot measure could aid surviving spouses
A state-wide ballot initiative concerns the surviving spouses of fallen military personnel ... the ballot initiative would grant a property tax exemption for any surviving ...
Virginia voter photo-ID law gets first statewide test Tuesday
Virginia's voter photo-ID law is rolled out statewide tomorrow for the first time, and the American Civil Liberties Union plans to monitor the way it ...
Walmart hiring for new stores
WalMart will hire up to 285 associates to work at three new Walmart Neighborhood Markets slated to open this winter in Roanoke. A temporary hiring ...
Virginia labs will no longer process some pot evidence
LYNCHBURG, Va. (AP) _ The Virginia Department of Forensic Science will no longer process marijuana in its labs for evidence in misdemeanor cases. Officials say ...
